Career Day Job & Internship Fair Preparation Night

Meet us on February 26, from 5:30-7 pm in Beaupre 100.

OBJECTIVES

  • Learn how to create and present an effective elevator pitch
  • Learn how to navigate Handshake efficiently
  • Learn how to properly present oneself at Career Day/Career Fairs
  • Understand the importance of accessing URI Career Services and their resources

AGENDA

Part 1: How to prepare for a career fair or job fair 

  • How to navigate Handshake 
    • How to register through Handshake 
    • How to setup a Handshake Profile 
    • How to see who is attending the event 
  • Discuss map/ floor plan of the career fair 
    • How to navigate through your day (where do I stop first?) 
    • Where to go for help / assistance 
  • Personal Preparation 
    • What should I bring 
    • What should I dress like? 

Part 2: Navigating the career fair effectively & what to do once I’m there 

  • Elevator pitch 
    • We will come up with / conduct a presentation on how to form an elevator pitch and why it’s important 
    • Give students a chance to construct their own elevator pitch (pair up in groups)
    • Have students share / practice their pitches 

DSP, SHRM and SCM are here to help your process

Part 3: Post career fair strategies & what to do after the career fair 

  • Discuss thank you letters (maybe tips on how to send/ format those) 
  • Discuss resources on campus for resume building, mock interviews, cover letter building, internship search or professionalism building 
    • Resources include: Career services, Innovation Labs, College of Business Advisors, Clubs etc.. 
    • Explain importance of visits to these resources (student perspective- DSP, SHRM, SCM)

Hosted by Delta Sigma Pi, SHRM Club, and Supply Chain Club in conjunction with the College of Business Career Team