Job/Internship Fair 2020

• Seniors, graduate students and alumni looking for full-time positions
• Seniors going on to graduate school: look for internships to have while in graduate school
• Juniors, seniors and graduate students: find internships in-line with major, research graduate schools
• Sophomores: find internships for general experience
• Freshmen: look for pre-internship experiences – e.g. summer camps, part-time jobs to develop skills
• All students: use the Fair to gain networking experience

• Download the Fairs App.
  • Click on Missouri State. Drury, Evangel, Southwest Baptist, and College of the Ozarks are listed under MSU.
• Update and polish your resume.
  • Make an appointment for a resume review or come to Coffee with Merri on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9-11 a.m. for a quick resume review.
• Research participating companies and organizations (in Fairs App).
• Understand your goals.
  • Why are you going and what do you hope to achieve?
• Practice your 30 second commercial.
• Get your wardrobe together.
• Bring a nice padfolio, paper, pen, and several copies of your finalized resume on professional resume paper.
• Consider creating a student business card.
  • Include your name, school, contact information, major, LinkedIn profile.
• Check for emails from Career Planning and Development with additional information and follow us on social media @DruryCareer for tips leading up to the Job Fair.

• You have 3-5 minutes to make a positive impression.
• During this time, employers are evaluating whether or not they want to follow up with you.
• Introduce yourself. 
  • State your 30 second commercial with a warm, confident and clear voice.
  • Keep your body language open and welcoming.
  • Firm handshake, make eye-contact and smile with employers.
• Highlight your skills and experience.
• Ask open-ended questions.
• Collect business cards.
• Behave professionally everywhere.
  • Employers will be in parking lots, restrooms, and corridors.
• Be independent – don’t cling to friends.
• Don’t chew gum or have your cell phone out!

Your 30 second commercial is an introduction shared with others about who you are, highlights of your resume, and what are you looking for. It includes:

• Your name
• Year in college (freshman, sophomore, etc.) and university name
• Academic major, minor, job title (for alums) and career interest
• What you are looking for (internship, full-time positions, etc.)
• Skills you have to offer
• Why you are interested in the company – do your research! 

Also have a couple of questions you have about their organization.

• Keep yourself well-groomed.
  • Fresh breath
  • Omit perfume or cologne
  • Men – freshly shaven or neat and trimmed facial hair
  • Women – buffed nails and natural, low-key makeup
• You will want to come across as polished and professional.
• Nothing about your attire should distract your audience from what you are saying.

Women

• Two-piece business suit (skirt or pantsuit)
• Not too tight or revealing – conservative
• Heels: 1-2”
• Neutral hosiery (near skin color)
• No hosiery is okay in warm weather
• Minimal jewelry

Men

• Cleaned, pressed business suit or dress pants
• Conservative dress shirt and neck tie
• Dress shoes and matching belt
• Dark socks that complement the rest of the attire
• No athletic socks

• Use the business cards you collected to send the employers you met a thank you note.
  • A thank you email is appropriate to send after the Career Fair or, mail a handwritten, personal thank you note (a great example is on page 29 of the Job Search Guide).
• If a recruiter does not have a business card, make sure you write down their contact information so you can connect with them later.
• Try to find the recruiter on LinkedIn and connect.
  • Add a note to the invitation to let the recruiter know where you met.
• Follow up with the organizations you are interested in.
  • Make sure to submit any necessary applications in a timely manner.