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Fisher College of Business The Ohio State University Office of Career Management 150 Gerlach Hall 292-6024 /career Fisher College of Business The Ohio State University Office of Career Management 150 Gerlach Hall 292-6024 /career Office of Career Management 150 Gerlach Hall 292-6024 /career Preparing for the Career Fair What is the Career Fair? The Career Fair is: A NETWORKING event The Career Fair is NOT: An event where students receive job offers Purpose: To meet employers that you want to work for To introduce yourself and make a good first impression To make contacts that you can follow up with during your job search The 3 parts of the Career Fair A successful Career Fair has 3 parts: Before the Career Fair: Preparation During the Career Fair: Execution After the Career Fair: Follow Through Office of Career Management 150 Gerlach Hall 292-6024 /career Before the Fair: Preparation Things to do Utilize FisherConnect: Update your profile Upload your current resume Visit “Career Events” “Drop Resum” to companies of interest Get your supplies: Portfolio 30 Resumes Career Fair Student Guide Clean Ironed Clothes Clarify Your Goals Why are you going to the Career Fair? Job or internship search Looking to network with recruiters What are you hoping to accomplish? Get a feel for what companies and industries you want to pursue Plan with the next steps in mind Select Your Companies Set Criteria: What industries am I interested in? What geography can I work in? What values am I looking for in a company? What companies am I excited about? Remember to not be too specific (Software companies in Kalamazoo) or too general (a big company in the US) Selecting Your Companies (continued) Select companies and prioritize: Have to meet Would love to meet Want to meet Should meet Do your homework: Read up on your company’s news Review history Review company’s values and mission Look at info relevant to your major Once you have