University of Toledo Engineering Spring 2008 Career Expo

Tips for Career Day

THE UT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING CAREER FAIR IS ONLY OPEN TO UT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING STUDENTS AND ALUMNI

Student Guide For A Successful Career Day

The guidelines listed below should assist you in getting the most out of scheduled career days.

1.	Dress Nicely. Sample Photos Given Below
WOMEN: Dress, skirt & blouse or suit, comfortable shoes		MEN: Suit or slacks, jacket & nice shirt, no sneakers
2.	Go to the employer stations and introduce yourself.
3.	Utilize open-ended questions (suggestions provided below).
4.	Bring sufficient copies of your resume.
5.	THIS IS THE TIME TO BE CREATIVE AND ASSERTIVE! Take advantage of this opportunity to speak to as many agencies/corporations as possible.

Sample "Ice-Breaking" Questions To Ask
1.	Hello, my name is ____. What job opportunities exist with your agency/corporation (summer jobs, internships, entry-level professional, etc.)?
2.	I am a (state your class, majoring in) researching career options for myself. What opportunities within your organization exist for my major?
3.	My name is ____. I’m very interested in your agency. Can you tell me about your training programs?
4.	I plan to interview with you through The Career Center during this semester. Do you have printed materials on your agency/corporation that you can share with me?
5.	What are some of the current employment needs of your agency/corporation?
6.	Does your agency/corporation have internships? How do I apply for internships or summer jobs with your agency/corporation?
7.	What does your agency/corporation weigh most when selecting job candidates? Grades? Major? Extracurricular activities?
8.	Hello, my name is ____ and I am a ____ major. Can you describe entry-level positions within your agency/corporation which are commensurate with my educational background?
9.	How long have you been employed with the agency/corporation? What was your college major and how did your major coincide with the career path that you are currently pursuing within the agency/corporation?
10.	I am glad to see that your agency/corporation is here. Your literature raised some questions for me. Is it correct that you need ____ majors with ____ years of experience, etc.?
11.	Last summer I had an internship with your agency/corporation. Will that experience transfer to jobs you now have available?
12.	I am very interested in speaking with you further regarding your agency/corporation and realize that there are a number of people waiting to speak with you. When will I have an opportunity to speak with you further?