How to Work a Job Fair

University of Pittsburgh

Office ofCareer Development & Placement Assistance Presented by Emily Bennett, M.Ed.

Agenda

Career Fair Prep Elevator Pitches Upcoming Events Q&A Panel Practice!

Review your resume! Stop in the WPU, 2nd floor during 10am-4pm

Monday-Friday

Email Emily Bennett directly at emb108@pitt.edu or set up an appt

Online reviews done at resumes@pitt.edu

Thurs, February 12th 9a-9pm Resumania, WPU 2nd floor ~ snacks provided

Career Fair Prep: Company ResearchTo find a list of companies attending: http://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/cdpa/s

pringfair Download Pitt Career Fair App

Learn what they do: Visit their websites & LinkedIn, Twitter Prepare some questions

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Overview

The Elevator Pitch Brief overview of your background

tailored to who you are talking to at the time

~ 90 seconds What makes you unique Potential goals

Sample Elevator Pitch: Job Fair“Hi, my name is Anne and I’m a junior majoring in Chemistry. I have been working in a lab part-time, but am looking for a summer internship opportunity that will give me more hands-on knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry. I’m interested in Mylan, because of the cutting edge products that are being developed and I’d love to be involved in that process.”

Elevator Pitches: Prepare & Practice!Hello, my name is _____ and I am a ____ (year in school) at the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in ______ (or undecided). I am seeking a/an _____ (job, internship, research opp) that would use my interest, skills and experience in _____. I am particularly interested in getting involved with _____ (company name) because _____.

Upcoming Events

Resumania Thursday Feb 12th 9am-9pm, WPU 2nd

Interviewing Workshop Friday Feb 13th 2-3pm, WPU 224

Spring Career Fair: STEM Majors Wednesday Feb 18th 12-4pm, WPU

Let’s Practice! Tell the ‘recruiter’ what company

he/should be representing Say your elevator pitch Provide any helpful feedback you can to

the job candidate

Emily Bennettemb108@pitt.edu

Follow-up questions :