February 29, 2012
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex
An opportunity for students meet with employers who are hiring for summer, part-time, temporary, and internship positions.
For more information,
visit
Summer Employment and Internship Fair,
e-mail
career-services@iup.edu, or
call 724-357-2235.
Looking to earn some extra money and/or to gain some experience
related to your major? Plan to attend the IUP Summer Employment and
Internship Fair, where you can meet with employers who are hiring for
summer, part-time, temporary, and internship positions. All students of
all majors are encouraged to attend.
Dress Casual but Neat
Your meeting with company representatives at the fair is your first
impression to the rest of the company. If you do not impress them the
first time you meet, you may not get a second chance. Plan in advance
what you are going to wear, and be sure everything is neat, clean, and
pressed. Simple and conservative attire is usually best.
Update Your Résumé
Before the fair, review your résumé. Is it attractive and error free?
Does it sell your skills to the company representative? Is it targeted
to the type of employment you are currently seeking? Bring a couple
dozen professional-quality copies with you to the fair.
For more on résumés, see our Résumé section.
Practice What You Will Say
There are a few basic questions you will probably be asked all day.
If you do not have an answer ready for this question, you will not look
prepared. Here is a prime example:
“What type of job are you looking for?”
Although it may be partly true, do not say you will take any job they
have. Commit to a specific type of job such as customer service
support, clerical assistant, accounting clerk, welder, etc. If you do
not want to be specific, offer your experience.
“I have skills in sales, marketing, and advertising, and I am interested in opportunities with your company.”
Be Prepared to Discuss Anything
You might be asked to describe your strength and skills, experience,
special training, or qualifications for a specific job. Someone might
ask you why you left your previous job or why you are looking for a
career change. If you are prepared to field a variety of questions, your
tact and skill will show you as a superior candidate.