Jobseekers must register to participate. This event is free to everyone. All candidates should upload a résumé to submit to employers. Career Services is here to assist you in this virtual format with workshops and information sessions. See Events & Programs to register, and sign up.

Preparation is the key to making a successful presentation at any job or career fair. Your mission is to make an "all out" effort to review every employer that has the potential to hire you.

Prior to the Event (PREPARE!)

Register in Events & Programs

Create and Upload a resume

Sign up for workshops and information sessions

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To make the most of the event, we also recommend the following:

1. Think about your strong points, your goals, the organization and where you want to go within the company. If the employer is scheduling interviews, prepare a "one-minute commercial" detailing your background and aspirations.
2. Consider where you want to work geographically (New York - Boston - anywhere), what you like doing, what you're looking for in a first job, what your most relevant skills are.
3. Prepare your résumé! If you need assistance in preparing a résumé, attend résumé workshops, use the examples found in your Career Services website: https://www.lorainccc.edu/career-services/job-search-preparation/. Once you've started, meet with Career Service Staff to "fine tune" your résumé.
4. Upload your résumé to College Central Network and/or create a Career Portfolio including Work Samples and training certificates that would be of interest to potential employers.
5. Understand how your skills (or the ones that you want to develop) relate to the organizations and employment opportunities that are available.
6. Thoroughly research your "core" companies and gain background information upon which you can draw if you are scheduled for an interview. Check your school's library, career center and company web pages for the information that you'll need to prepare for the event.
7. Prepare your own event kit complete with résumés and other items that support your interests and abilities such as references, written work or a portfolio can also be helpful.
8. Keep an open mind and don't miss out on opportunities due to lack of information or effort. "Make Contact" with as many organizations as possible to learn more about them and what they have to offer.
9. If the employer has company literature available, download, save, and read it carefully.

Day of an Interview (PERFORM!)

1. Dress the same as you would for a job interview, virtual or in person. You want to present the best image possible -- jeans and sweatshirts won't cut it. Avoid excessive jewelry. Positive first impressions are critical.
2. Turn off your cell phone and other electronic devices! Ringers, alerts and phone conversations are distracting and disrespectful. Let the employers know that they are your main focus.
3. Introduce yourself to company representatives in a positive and confident manner. Include your name, your school (if the event isn't only for your school), degree, major, and the year you are graduating.
4. Tell the recruiter about your job interests. For example:
   • Discuss a particular career or job with that organization
   • Learn more about the organization and available opportunities
   • Learn more about what someone does in a particular career
   • Discuss internship or summer job opportunities
5. Be ready to discuss your résumé, portfolio, additional background, qualifications and career goals.
6. Think of questions that you have regarding your area(s) of interest. Take notes on the answers you receive. Some questions might be:
   • What are common career paths within your organization?
   • What is the training program for new hires?
   • What do you look for in a candidate?
   • What advice do you have for applicants?
7. Make sure you obtain each representative's name, title, address, email address, and phone number so you can follow up with them and ask the representatives when you can expect to hear back from them.
8. Be sure to take notes after each interview. Write down your thoughts about the company, the recruiter, your chances, follow-up strategies, to-do list, etc. Keep this information organized!

After the Event (PERSIST!)

After the event, you should make it a point to follow up with a letter/email expressing your interest in the company and in what they have to offer. You may want to include an updated résumé, a link to an electronic portfolio, or provide better answers to specific questions asked during the event. Thank you/follow up email should be received by the employer within 2-5 days after an event.

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