Connect with Oakton Community College at the NAACP Professional Career Reception on 9/27/11!
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Posted By: How May I Help You NC on September 23, 2011 The NAACP Professional Career Reception is free and open to anyone with a 4-year degree or above regardless of ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, etc. Meet face-to-face with recruiters and hiring managers from local and national employers, and speak candidly with industry leaders about opportunities in your field. Whether you're an active job seeker or just curious, you may discover a career opportunity just right for you. Follow these tips to maximize your job fair success! * Bring resumes, as well as, a pen and a notepad. * Dress professionally (conservative business suit, comfortable dress shoes, etc.). * Your introduction is your initial interview. * When you meet a recruiter, be friendly, confident, and assertive. Give a firm handshake while introducing yourself. * Practice a 45-60 second personal advertisement to communicate your strengths and goals. Speak clearly and make eye contact. * The Job Fair is setup like an open house trade show. You may walk through and speak with the recruiters you choose. * Use the program guide you will receive at the event to learn more about the participating companies and job openings. * Ask for business cards when you speak with recruiters. Send personal thank you notes via email after the event, and make follow-up calls to schedule an interview. Who can attend the NAACP Professional Career Reception? You need only have a 4-year degree or better to attend. All our events are diverse and multicultural which means they are open to all. Employers are interested in your background and experience. By participating, employers are extending their welcome to candidates from all types of backgrounds. Most will require US Citizenship. How is the Career Reception set up? The Career Reception is an open house trade show environment. Each employer recruits from its own 8’ X 10’ booth space. As an open house you can attend any time during the published hours and talk with only the employers you choose. Don't keep this to yourself! Feel free to bring a friend! Click here for more details: http://www.psijobfair.com/chicago.aspx Click here for Oakton Community College Careers: http://www.oakton.edu If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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