Job Seekers
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
You only have one chance to make a great first impression.
We recommend professional business attire for this event:
• No jeans, no t-shirts, no sneakers, no flip flops or Crocs.
• Men: Business suit, or collared shirt and tie with slacks.
• Women: Business suit, or slacks/skirt (skirt length no shorter than three inches above the knee) and professional top (high neckline with sleeves).
NSCC Southeast Campus Job Fair Networking Tips
HOW TO APPROACH A POTENTIAL EMPLOYER—NETWORKING
(Contact for future positions)
• Introduce yourself to the potential employer, shake hands
• Describe what your major is and how you plan to use it
• Convey your knowledge/technical skills to the company
• Sell your strengths and highlight your technical skills
• Inform the potential employer of experience in work, classes, and activities
• Prepare and practice your elevator speech
SAMPLE QUESTIONS TO ASK POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS:
• With the current economy, do you have any helpful suggestions for job seekers?
• What kinds of skills in a potential candidate would most interest you?
• What is your role in your company?
• How did you come to be in your line of work?
• What changes are happening, or can you predict happening, within your industry?
• What do you regard as your greatest achievement in business to date?
• How would you like people to describe your contribution to industry?
AFTER THE NETWORKING EVENT
• Follow up within 48 hours with your contacts
• Visit company website and follow procedures to apply for positions
TIPS TO REMEMBER
• Maintain eye contact
• Smile and be positive
• Be sincere and truthful
• Listen carefully and respond to potential employers' comments
• Thank potential employer for their time
• Remember: YOU ONLY HAVE ONE CHANCE TO MAKE A GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION!
