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PowerPoint PresentationPreparation for a Job Fair:MSU Career Fair - 2013What to Take?What to Say?Top 10 List for a Successful Job FairTop 10 (continued)The Absolutely Critical Last StepThe Other Absolutely Critical Last StepSlide 10Before the InterviewResearching the CompanyWhat questions will they ask?Focusing on the QuestionDeveloping your own questionsPractice, Practice, Practice!!!Slide 17What should I take with me?Clean up your Internet PresenceDevelop a Web SiteMake sure you do the followingSlide 22Things to avoid in an interviewClose the Deal!Questions?Computer ScienceInterviewing skills. Developed by and borrowed fromThe Career Management CenterPreparation for a Job Fair:Making a Making a GREATGREAT First First Impression!Impression!Computer ScienceMSU Career Fair - 2013•Wednesday, March 20Wednesday, March 20–Bolin Science HallBolin Science Hall–10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. –Attendance is REQUIREDAttendance is REQUIREDComputer ScienceWhat to Take?Résumés (and LOTS of them!)A general Resume works well in this situation.PortfolioYour 9"x12" leather-bound or vinyl-bound portfolio will be used to store your résumés and for taking notes after talking with each company.A BIG Smile and a Positive AttitudeComputer ScienceWhat to Say?Hello, (as you offer your hand for a shake) My name is Joe Smith. (first & last)I am a senior at MSU majoring in Computer Science. (can mention minor)Does your company have any job opportunities for computer science graduates?Wait for response.Can I leave my resume with you?How do I apply or find out more?Computer ScienceTop 10 List for a Successful Job Fair#10 – Dress for Success.#9 – Your Attitude determines your Altitude.#8 – Scan the environment.#7 – Target the companies you want to talk with and visit them first!#6 – If you have to stand in line to talk with a recruiter, make sure that you are reading the company’s material.Computer ScienceTop 10 (continued)#5 – Be assertive, but polite and flexible.#4 – Your time with a recruiter is actually an interview. #3 – Be ready for their rapid-fire questions with your rapid-fire responses!#2 – Make sure you get a business card for follow-up.#1 – Take the event seriously!Computer ScienceThe Absolutely Critical Last StepFollow-up!Send a "thank you" card by mail to confirm your ongoing interest. Thank you for taking time to meet with me today. I feel I would be an valuable employee for your company . . . I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you further. I will call you next week to arrange a time when we can meet and further discuss how my skills can benefit your organizationComputer ScienceThe Other Absolutely Critical Last StepFollow-up!If you need to contact someone else.I met with … at the MSU job fair. He recommended I contact you. I feel I would be an valuable employee for your company . . . I would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you further. I will call you next week to arrange a time when we can meet and further discuss how my skills can benefit your organizationComputer ScienceComputer ScienceAwesome interviewing skills: Getting the position!Developed by and Borrowed fromThe Career Management CenterBefore the Interview•Research the Company•What questions will I be asked?•Develop questions to ask.•Practice, Practice & more Practice.•What should I wear?•What should I take with me?•Clean up your internet presence.•Develop a web site.Computer ScienceResearching the Company •Internet•Career Management Center•Trade Magazines•Things you need to know:Positions available for youThe company's productsTypes of Customers & Competitors Principle locations & number of employeesSales & profit trendsAny additional information you can think of!Computer ScienceWhat questions will they ask?•Tell me about yourself…•Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?•If I were to ask a teacher/employer about you, what would they say?•What are your greatest strengths?•What are your weaknesses?•Why do you wish to work at this company?•Why should we hire you for this position?•See 12 Interview Questions LinkComputer ScienceFocusing on the QuestionRemember PAR When answering questions!•P - Problem•A - Action •R – ResultBrief – to the point! Just a few sentences on each!Computer ScienceDeveloping your own questionsAlways be prepared to ask a few questions!!•What type of person are you looking for to fill this position?•What type of projects would I be working on?•What long term employment opportunities does your firm offer?•What is the rate of employee turnover?•What do employees seem to like best and least about the company?•What are the long-term goals of this company?•Who are your major competitors?Computer SciencePractice, Practice, Practice!!!•Have your mom/dad/friend or anyone ask you some questions about YOU!•Develop practice questions related to the particular interview you are going to!•Develop technical questions to practice!–Ask others for suggestions.•Focus on answering the question! (PAR)•Write out answers. Practice, don’t memorize.Computer SciencePractice, Practice, Practice!!!•Emphasize previous work experience.•Be yourself ~ Do Not LIE!•Practice saying positive statements about yourself!•If you have a video camera, use it!•Use a mirror!•When you have done this…Computer SciencePractice some MORE!!!!What should I take with me?•A SMILE!•A positive attitude!•A Leather-look Folder or a Notebook•With a tablet of paper (take notes)•A pen/pencil •Extra copies of your resume•List of ReferencesComputer ScienceClean up your Internet Presence•Google Yourself•Check your Facebook page, etc.–Remove questionable images –Remove offensive comments•Take stupid videos off YouTube•Attempts to correct inaccuraciesComputer ScienceDevelop a Web SiteInclude Professional Information•Contact information•Resume•Expanded information–Description of work experience–Course work•Sample work/projectsComputer ScienceMake sure you do the following•Maintain good eye contact •Always smile and be congenial •Be positive about yourself, past employers and the future•Make sure the interviewer knows you are excited about the position and the organizationComputer ScienceMake sure you do the following•Be aware of your–Posture–Hands–Expression–Nervous habits•Never say neverComputer


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