Career fair to draw dozens of employers
Issue date: 2/11/09 Section: News
There has never been a better opportunity for Oklahoma college graduates to stay in-state to start their careers. Oklahoma is number 19 on the list of the nation's fastest-growing states and despite the struggling economy many employers are still hiring. To meet potential employers, college students can attend the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber's Greater Grads Career Fair.
Local college students will be able to meet with employers about career and internship opportunities during the fair on Feb. 24 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at the Cox Business Convention Center located at 1 Myriad Gardens. Shuttle transportation will be provided from the Coca Cola Bricktown Events Center, located at 425 E. California, where there will be free parking.
More than 80 companies will be at the fair to recruit talented college students. Companies include Devon Energy, Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Oklahoma City Thunder, OG&E Energy Corporation, Valir Health, and ITT Technical Institute. Students are encouraged to dress to impress, bring resumes, and to be ready to interview on the spot if asked.
For more information on the Greater Grads Career Fair, visit www. greatergrads.com. The website has a wealth of information for college students and new grads, including information on internships, job opportunities, career fair dates, and tips on creating resumes and cover letters.
How to impress employers at career fairs
Walking into a room with more than 100 employers can be an intimidating experience if you are not prepared. You must be ready if you want to impress recruiters and increase you chances of finding a job or internship.
Before the career fair:
Research the companies that interest you. Look over the list of exhibiting companies and go to their websites to learn more. This pre-work will let you think of intelligent questions to ask company recruiters.
Prepare your "60 second commercial" so that you will be prepared to introduce yourself. Include your name, area of study, skills and accomplishments.
Pre-register so that you can skip the registration line.
At the career fair:
Dress to impress! What would you wear to an interview? Think conservative-you want to be remembered for your professionalism, not an inappropriate outfit.
Be organized. Have plenty of resumes ready and easily accessible in a nice folder or portfolio so you won't have to search for your resumes when you meet company representatives.
Smile and make eye contact. Shake hands firmly-not too hard, not too limp. Now is the time to give your 60 second commercial, and ask questions about the company.
Ask for a business card and the recruiter's preferred method of communication.
After the career fair:
Follow up! Send the recruiter a thank you note or e-mail. This is the time to mention anything pertinent to the position you are interested in that you may have forgotten about at the career fair.
from www.greatgrads.com
Local college students will be able to meet with employers about career and internship opportunities during the fair on Feb. 24 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at the Cox Business Convention Center located at 1 Myriad Gardens. Shuttle transportation will be provided from the Coca Cola Bricktown Events Center, located at 425 E. California, where there will be free parking.
More than 80 companies will be at the fair to recruit talented college students. Companies include Devon Energy, Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Oklahoma City Thunder, OG&E Energy Corporation, Valir Health, and ITT Technical Institute. Students are encouraged to dress to impress, bring resumes, and to be ready to interview on the spot if asked.
For more information on the Greater Grads Career Fair, visit www. greatergrads.com. The website has a wealth of information for college students and new grads, including information on internships, job opportunities, career fair dates, and tips on creating resumes and cover letters.
How to impress employers at career fairs
Walking into a room with more than 100 employers can be an intimidating experience if you are not prepared. You must be ready if you want to impress recruiters and increase you chances of finding a job or internship.
Before the career fair:
Research the companies that interest you. Look over the list of exhibiting companies and go to their websites to learn more. This pre-work will let you think of intelligent questions to ask company recruiters.
Prepare your "60 second commercial" so that you will be prepared to introduce yourself. Include your name, area of study, skills and accomplishments.
Pre-register so that you can skip the registration line.
At the career fair:
Dress to impress! What would you wear to an interview? Think conservative-you want to be remembered for your professionalism, not an inappropriate outfit.
Be organized. Have plenty of resumes ready and easily accessible in a nice folder or portfolio so you won't have to search for your resumes when you meet company representatives.
Smile and make eye contact. Shake hands firmly-not too hard, not too limp. Now is the time to give your 60 second commercial, and ask questions about the company.
Ask for a business card and the recruiter's preferred method of communication.
After the career fair:
Follow up! Send the recruiter a thank you note or e-mail. This is the time to mention anything pertinent to the position you are interested in that you may have forgotten about at the career fair.
from www.greatgrads.com
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