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 | 
