How to Get a Job 101
Industrial Roundtable – Prep Night 2016
Presented by
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Overview of Presentation
Day of Fair Information
• Itinerary of Days
• Layout of Fair
• Steps to Complete before Speaking to Companies
Preparation for Fair
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Steps to Complete before Attending IR
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Other Resources
Itinerary for IR 2016
Monday, September 12th
Company Seminars
• Stewart Center, 2nd and 3rd Floors
• 50 min Info Sessions, 10:30 AM – 5:20 PM
• Dress Code : BUSINESS CASUAL
Tuesday and Wednesday, September 13-14th
Career Fair
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Memorial Mall (Rain Location – Mackey Arena and Lambert Field House)
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9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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Dress Code: BUSINESS CASUAL
Fair Layout
For Students
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Back Pack Drop Off & Name Tag Tents
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Registration/Info Tent
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Cocktail Tables
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Water Fountains (located around perimeter)
For Company Reps ONLY
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Food Tent
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Water and Refreshments Tent
Before Talking to Companies
1. Drop Off Backpack
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Talking with backpack can be seen as unprofessional
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Use this time to prepare your pitch
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Please place your things on the tables provided NOT at entrance of tent
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NOTE – PESC is not responsible for your belongings
2. Pick Up Name Tag
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Skip this step by printing a nametag here at Prep Night!
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If you are a member of an org, bring your nametag
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Many majors are available, but if yours is not at the fair – get creative
3. Organize Yourself
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Cocktail tables are perfect for organizing padfolio
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Have resume ready
To Do BEFORE Monday
1. Download App
2. Check Out Guidebook on PESC Website
3. Look into Companies
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WHEN ARE THEY COMING?
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Do they want you to apply online prior to fair?
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What is important to them?
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Tailor your elevator speech to your top companies!
To Do BEFORE Monday
4. Prepare to Dress to Impress
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General Info: IR Recommended attire for fair, business professional for interview (no wrinkles, stay simple, make
sure it fits, and match)
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Women: Skirt optional, comfortable shoes, let your hair be, minimize accessories
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Men: Button up, wear at tie, no white socks, belt it)
5. Print off Resumes
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Make sure you have more than enough resumes
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Carry them in a portfolio with a pen and room to write notes
6. Practice Elevator Pitch (30 seconds)
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Good handshake and eye contact
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Pitch includes your major, graduation date, position you’re applying for, and a summary of your relevant skills and experience. Keep
it conversational, and try to end with a question to engage the recruiter.
To Do BEFORE Monday
4. Get Resume Reviewed
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CCO conducts resume reviews Monday-Friday, 10 AM-4PM in Young 132
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Resume Blitz: Sept 8 (Young 132), Sept 9 (PMU West Lounge), Sept 12 (Young 132)
5. Create a myCCO account
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Some companies want you to apply online
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Some of them want you to apply through myCCO www.cco.purdue.edu/mycco
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Follow @PurdueCCO on social media for job fair tips and updates!
DURING the Fair
1. Walk Around
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Check out how long the lines are for certain companies.
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Even though a company may be low on your list, consider speaking to their recruiters if the line is shorter. This
will also allow you to practice your 30 second commercial and get out some of your nervousness before you
approach one of your higher ranked companies.
2. Talk to Recruiter and Show Personality
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Don’t get distracted by the free stuff and giveaways, or look in the sky or ground because you’re nervous.
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Maintain eye contact and don’t be afraid to show enthusiasm for the company and position.
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REMEMBER: recruiters are people too and they were once in the same position you are in now!
DURING the Fair
3. Ask the Recruiter a Question
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Are you familiar with my major?
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What is your background?
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I have an interest in ______, can you tell me a little about how that works at your company?
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What qualifications are you looking for in a candidate?
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How can I arrange an interview with your organization?
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What is your application process? When should I begin applying in relation to my graduation date?
4. Ask for Business Card
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Write notes about your conversation after you leave
AFTER the Fair
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Follow-up through email thanking them for their time and restate your interest
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Considering connecting them through LinkedIn
Prepare for the Interview
BEFORE
1. Think about….
• What skills do you want to use?
• Does this job really fit you?
• What are your strengths/weaknesses?
• What skills will you highlight?
2. Research Company & Position
3. Prepare 5 or more success stories
STAR: Situation, Task, Action, Result
DURING
1. Have Concise Answers
2. Include Concrete, Quantifiable Data
3. Put Yourself on Their Team
4. Maintain Conversation
5. Ask Questions
AFTER
1. Ask for Business Card
2. Reaffirm Interest in Position
3. Say Thank You and Shake Hands
4. Send Thank You Note within 24 hours
Common Interview Questions
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Tell Me About Yourself.
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What Relevant Experience Do You Have?
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How Are You Working Under Pressure?
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What Do You Know About the Company?
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Why Do You Want To Work at this Company?
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What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
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How Are You Working on a Team?
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Tell Me About a Time When…
Practice your interviewing using Big Interview
LinkedIn Basics
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Purdue Engineering Has Largest Alumni Group
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80% of Jobs are Found Through Some Form of Networking
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DON’T Put “Student at Purdue University” as Your Professional Headline
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Photo Should Reflect Professionalism
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The industry you’re in is Not Higher Education
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Can Upload Pictures of Projects, Websites, etc.
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Can find the top companies that hire your major through the Alumni Tool
Other Resources to Help You Get Ready
PESC Facebook Page and Website
CCO – Interview Help, Resume Review, etc.
Linked In – Research Companies
Peers –Tips and Tricks
Visit PESC Website at PurdueESC.org
Search for @PurdueESC on Facebook