Career and Internship Prep Workshop
When: September 21, 2009; 11:45am-12:45pm
Where: TBD
Description: Learn how to make the most out of the Career and Internship Fair!  Great insight for how to ask the right questions, engage in converstation and how to sell yourself to recruiters.  Lunch will be served.

Resume Review
When: September 17, 2009; 10:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Carlson Atrium
Description: SHRM wants to help you prepare for the spring recruiting season! Come have your resume reviewed by recruiters from: Ameriprise Financial, Ernst & Young, General Mills, KPMG, Target and more!

Mock Marathon
When: October 1-2, 2009
Where: UBCC
Description: Want to practice your interviewing skills? Want feedback from a human resource professional? Complete a mock interview with a top recruiting partner risk-free to prepare for the recruiting season.  Limited time slots are available, and this event fills up quickly, so sign up today! There are also a limited number of case interviews available on Friday, October 2, 2009. RSVP in the UBCC or by calling 612-624-0011.

Career and Internship Fairs are a great way to meet recruiters, learn about companies, and expand your network.  However, if you are not prepared then you may waste your time, as well as the recruiter's time. Here are some tips on what to do before, during, and after the career fair to help you gain insights into attending businesses and leave a lasting impression upon the recruiters.  

• Learn more about companies attending.  
• Prepare questions you want employers to answer.
• Bring multiple copies of your resume.
• Dress for success! This is your chance to stand out among other students.
• Approach recruiters - but don’t jump into a conversation the recruiter is having with another student.
• Greet the recruiter with a firm handshake and maintain eye contact.
• Communicate your interest by expressing your knowledge of the organization.
• Listen and ask relevant questions – this is not the time to ask salary related questions.
• Get appropriate contact information and ask for a business card.
• Ask what the next step is if you are interested.
• Send a thank you card and reconfirm your interest.
• Attend company information sessions after the fair- sessions can be found on The Edge under "Career Events".