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Make Career & Graduate School Fairs Work For You

Know what you want to get out of a Fair

  • Job after graduation

  • Internship/co-op

  • Summer job

  • Company/graduate school information

  • Admission to graduate school

  • Career direction

  • Network with employers/graduate school reps

Demonstrate confidence, interest and enthusiasm

Have resumes available
(after review by the Elon Career Center)

Maintain effective non-verbal skills

  • Direct eye contact

  • Firm handshake

  • Smile

Answer questions clearly and concisely

Ask appropriate questions to gather information

  • Products/services

  • Target markets

  • Plans for growth

  • Key challenges

  • Job/internship opportunities (local/other geographic areas)

  • Skills/experiences needed to be successful

  • Courses that will enhance job marketability

  • Information about programs of interest (for graduate schools)

Don't write off a company (or school) by name alone

  • If you aren't sure what a company or school has to offer . . . ask!