5 Ways to Prep for the Career Fair
Wednesday, January 28 | 12-5pm | Classic Center
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180+ employers are coming to the fair looking to hire students like YOU for internships & full-time positions!
***Please be sure to bring several printed resumes with you to share with employers, your student ID to check in, and dress professionally.***
***Please be sure to bring several printed resumes with you to share with employers, your student ID to check in, and dress professionally.***
**Buses will run from 11:30am-5pm from Memorial Hall, Bio-Chemistry, Physics, & across from the Main Library to the Classic Center**
5 WAYS TO PREPARE FOR THE CAREER FAIR
1. Attend our events.
2. Learn what you need to know.
3. Plan what to wear.
4. Practice your introductions.
5. Follow up.
2. Learn what you need to know.
3. Plan what to wear.
4. Practice your introductions.
5. Follow up.
1. Attend Our Events
Career Fair Prep Workshop
Monday, Jan 26, 5:30-7:00pm in MLC 101.
Attend this workshop to learn about:
Professional attire, approaching and interacting with employers, developing an effective “pitch” & general etiquette.
Join our Twitter Chat (#UGAJobChat): How to Find a Job
Thursday, Jan 15, 3-4pm on Twitter.
There are a lot of things to think about when it comes to finding a job. Where do you look? How many jobs should you apply to? Get your questions answered by employers and Career Consultants! All you need to do is tweet a question using the hashtag #UGAjobchat.
There are a lot of things to think about when it comes to finding a job. Where do you look? How many jobs should you apply to? Get your questions answered by employers and Career Consultants! All you need to do is tweet a question using the hashtag #UGAjobchat.
Resume Critique Days
Jan 20,22,& 27 from 10am-3pm in Tate Grand Hall.
Jan 21 from 10am-3pm in Tate Student Center (1st floor) across from the Center for Student Organizations.
Drop by the Tate Center to receive a 10 minute critique of your resume.
Online Resume Creator - Optimal Resume
Through this site, you have access to over 30 resume samples-- use these samples to help with resume formatting or create your own from scratch! Access these through the Resume Builder by logging in with your MyID & password here: https://uga.optimalresume.com
2. Learn What You Need to Know
3. Plan What to Wear
4. Practice Your Introduction
Career Fair Pitch
5. Follow Up
If you are not able to attend these events, access our resources on www.career.uga.edu for help with resumes, career fair preparation, job searching & more.
How the Career Center Can Help You:
- Resume, Cover Letter & Portfolio Critiques
- Interviewing & Mock Interviews
- Major & Career Exploration
- Internship & Job Searching
- Networking & Making Connections
- Graduate Schools
- Salary & Negotiation
- Professional Etiquette & Communication
Email: career@uga.edu
Website: career.uga.edu
Location: 2nd Floor Clark Howell Hall
Phone: 706-542-3375
Facebook: facebook.com/ugacareercenter
Twitter: @ugacareercenter