'How to do better than fair at the job fair ? '

March 13rd 2014 – Alice Gonneau & Marine Moncozet

1. Connexion … unique chance2. Before … preparation3. Before … short script4. Before … cover letter5. Before … CV6. During … communicate!7. After … follow-up8. After … the interview9. After … networking

Summary

Connexion ... unique chance

Looking for 1st experience when companies are looking for experienced people

100 companies, 1 location

There to communicate & recruit

Chance to discover sectors & jobs

DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE!!

Before … preparation

Potential employers

Contacts

Questions

Before … short script

Prepare a short professional introduction of yourself

• Be Clear • Differentiate yourself• Train yourself

• Max 1 minute • Main education & experience • Professional goals & aspirations• Availability

Before … cover letter

FORMAT• Max 1 page• Watch spelling and grammar mistakes • Careful the typos• Structure: logical order

CONTENTS• Structure: organize in a logical order • Highlight important elements• Point out strengths and key achievements for each role

Before … CV

For a top CV, remember:

CV = YOU! Mind the gaps Be honest

Have documents/certificates

to handAchievements + Success Remember the cover

letter

Be clear + straight to the point:

6sec/CV

During … communicate!

Maintain good eye contact / smile

Keep notes, business cards

Answer questions directly, politely

and concisely

Network with others students and ex-students

Visit a few employers you did

not target

During … communicate

DO

• Listen• Maintain eye contact• Have a positive attitude• Ask relevant questions• Show interest• Get a name & contact details

DON’T• Mumble• Come across as stressed• Be too intense• Be aggressive• Harass

DON’T START ASKINGABOUT

• Holidays• Work hours• Salary and other benefits

After … follow up

Always define a follow-up event or

action

Send a thank-you note to any

representative you are interested in

Give a phone call

Complete an online application

Send your resume and cover letter to the HR department

or supervisor

Propose an interview

After … the interview

• Researches about the company • Match between your CV and the role • Would your experience benefit with

the company ? • Note questions to ask

PREPARE

• Presentation: first impressions last• Firm handshake, smile, be alert and

enthusiastic• Demonstrate your knowledge about

the company • Ask questions: career perspectives,

development of the company, culture, etc.

DURING THE INTERVIEW

What is networking ?

Optimization

Implementation

Tools

Questions ?