Are you ready for Fanshawe's annual Career Fair?
So you're in your final year of
college, on the cusp of graduating,
and it's getting closer and closer
to that time when you will ask
yourself the question you've been
dreading for years: "Now what?"
Your schooling career is over. No more classes, no more rez life, no more Oasis, no more showing up to class hungover from a late night out on Richmond Row. Your obligation will now be to your new boss who will be signing your cheques and paying your bills. It's the time to put that knowledge and ability you've been honing your whole life in school to the ultimate test and find a job. Sorry if this intro scared you, but finally entering the workforce as a professional is just as daunting as it is exciting.
To help you with that transition, or even if you're not yet graduating and are looking for a great summer job, Career Services will be hosting its annual Career and Summer Job Fair in J gym on February 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Fair is a great opportunity to make an impression on prospective employers. The entire Career Week, which runs from February 4 to 8, will provide job seekers with a variety of career prep advice and information about working abroad through seminars and workshops.
The Fair will offer the opportunity to meet representatives from a variety of companies representing the various schools of study at Fanshawe.
Before you go to the Fair, it's a good idea to make sure that everything is up to snuff to make a good impression. Christina Cook of Fanshawe's Career Services is a coordinator of the event, and she said there are several things you should bring to set you apart from the rest. "You want to make sure your resume is up to date and your cover letters are addressed to the different employers," she said. "We have a listing released online of each employer that's attending with a little bit more background on them, like what exactly they do and what position they are recruiting for." Check out that list at www.fanshawec.ca/careerservices.
"Definitely dress to impress; dress like you're going to a formal interview," she added. "You want to stand out from the competition: your classmates or your peers."
The first impression is often the lasting impression, so it may also help to do a little bit of practice pitching yourself to prospective employers in front of the mirror before you attend the Fair. "Basically, you have to do your elevator pitch; your 60-second marketing pitch about you. Give them your resume and cover letter, and then possibly a follow-up interview (will happen). Sometimes, they book the interview room and come back on campus."
If you want to be one of the lucky ones who score a follow-up interview (and who doesn't?), make sure you don't leave the Fair empty-handed. Ask for a business card or contact information to show you're interested, and if you have your own, leave one for them. Do some planning ahead; decide which companies you intend to approach, and address your cover letter to those specific places. Your resume should also be up to date and tailored to each specific company and position.
For help with polishing your resume or cover letter, presenting yourself to employers or other tips for Career Week, check out www.fanshawec.ca/careerservices or head over to D1063 to book an appointment.
Your schooling career is over. No more classes, no more rez life, no more Oasis, no more showing up to class hungover from a late night out on Richmond Row. Your obligation will now be to your new boss who will be signing your cheques and paying your bills. It's the time to put that knowledge and ability you've been honing your whole life in school to the ultimate test and find a job. Sorry if this intro scared you, but finally entering the workforce as a professional is just as daunting as it is exciting.
To help you with that transition, or even if you're not yet graduating and are looking for a great summer job, Career Services will be hosting its annual Career and Summer Job Fair in J gym on February 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Fair is a great opportunity to make an impression on prospective employers. The entire Career Week, which runs from February 4 to 8, will provide job seekers with a variety of career prep advice and information about working abroad through seminars and workshops.
The Fair will offer the opportunity to meet representatives from a variety of companies representing the various schools of study at Fanshawe.
Before you go to the Fair, it's a good idea to make sure that everything is up to snuff to make a good impression. Christina Cook of Fanshawe's Career Services is a coordinator of the event, and she said there are several things you should bring to set you apart from the rest. "You want to make sure your resume is up to date and your cover letters are addressed to the different employers," she said. "We have a listing released online of each employer that's attending with a little bit more background on them, like what exactly they do and what position they are recruiting for." Check out that list at www.fanshawec.ca/careerservices.
"Definitely dress to impress; dress like you're going to a formal interview," she added. "You want to stand out from the competition: your classmates or your peers."
The first impression is often the lasting impression, so it may also help to do a little bit of practice pitching yourself to prospective employers in front of the mirror before you attend the Fair. "Basically, you have to do your elevator pitch; your 60-second marketing pitch about you. Give them your resume and cover letter, and then possibly a follow-up interview (will happen). Sometimes, they book the interview room and come back on campus."
If you want to be one of the lucky ones who score a follow-up interview (and who doesn't?), make sure you don't leave the Fair empty-handed. Ask for a business card or contact information to show you're interested, and if you have your own, leave one for them. Do some planning ahead; decide which companies you intend to approach, and address your cover letter to those specific places. Your resume should also be up to date and tailored to each specific company and position.
For help with polishing your resume or cover letter, presenting yourself to employers or other tips for Career Week, check out www.fanshawec.ca/careerservices or head over to D1063 to book an appointment.
