59 Days & Weeks Prior to Event • Get your résumé reviewed and approved by Career Services • Attend our Tips and Tricks Workshops • Check your Events tab in Panther Jobs • Review the list of companies attending • Research and target jobs available for you in those companies and apply for the positions you want ahead of time • Practice your 30-Second Commercial/Elevator Pitch • Use InterviewStream to practice and review your pitch so you can see yourself in action and perfect it. Find it at davenport.interviewstream.com • Include these elements before introducing yourself to employers: Greeting—Include your first and your last name and a firm handshake Education—Accurately state your specific program and when you graduated or expect to graduate Experience—Share your related experience in the specific job you want or have applied for already—mention all internships Strengths—Emphasize skills you possess that are related to the qualifications of the position you want Accomplishments—Show accomplishments that emphasize your strengths Professional Style—Demonstrate personal traits and characteristics that describe how you perform your job Job Search Strategy—Focus on what you want to do with your experience, which jobs are you interested in or have already applied for The Day of the Event • Dress to impress • Bring résumés and a padfolio to take notes • Prioritize your walk through the job fair by first visiting the booths of those companies you’ve applied to already or desire to work for most—but see as many companies as possible • Talk to everyone—remember the goal is to network! • Collect business cards and take note of who you meet • Be confident! Within 24 Hours After Event • Follow up with the people you met: send them an email, handwritten letter, or connection request on LinkedIn. This is how you build relationships with employers and recruiters • Include a small piece of information from your conversation to help them remember you specifically • Thank them for taking the time to speak with you • Keep in mind employers will see over 100 people at the fair; they are most likely to work with those who follow up 59 HOWTOPREPAREFOR&ATTENDCAREEREVENTS