CAREER FAIRS AND EVENTSCareer Fairs, networking socials, and employer information sessions are all great opportunities for you to network and to present yourself as a possible candidate for job or internship opportunities an employer may have. Meeting employers at these types of events is like having a pre-screening interview, so you want to prepare in advance. Below you will find information about our upcoming Career Fairs and tips on how to prepare for them.
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ECU CAREER FAIRS
The Career Center hosts a variety of career fairs throughout the academic year. All students are encouraged to meet with their career coach several weeks in advance of the fairs to prepare for and discuss successful strategies to interact with employers, how to dress for the career fair, and to have their resume critiqued.
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FALL 2012 CAREER FAIR DATES
| Mixed Majors Career Fair |
Please check back in September for a list of employers attending the fair.
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Date: To Be Determined
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Time: To Be Determined
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Location: Greenville Convention Center
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| Health Career Fair |
Please check back in September for a list of employers attending the fair.
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Date: To Be Determined
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Time: To Be Determined
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Location: To Be Determined
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QUICK TIPS FOR PREPARING FOR CAREER FAIRS AND EVENTS
- Determine your goals and what you want to accomplish.
- Research the employers who will be attending the event and prioritize.
- Develop and practice a power greeting.
- Create or update your resume and have it critiqued by a career coach in The Career Center and make copies to take to the event.
- Dress for success by wearing professional attire.
- Remember to smile, initiate a handshake, and look the employers in the eye when greeting them at the event.
- Relax and enjoy the event while you are there!
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