<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:m="http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"> <meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered medium)"> <style></style> </head> <body lang="EN-US" link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"> <div class="WordSection1"> The following events will take place this week in the ARC 1st floor area/Stocker Center lobby. To be successful at the career fair, please see the tips below.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Wednesday, February 15 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Honda Information Session in ARC 106 (please see attached flyer to register to attend event).<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Thursday, February 16 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. – CGI Information Session in ARC 212 (no prior registration needed)<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Thursday and Friday (February 16-17) from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Russ College Spring Career Fair in the ARC/Stocker Center<o:p></o:p> (26 employers each day – see attachment for employer lists)<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <div style="border-top:solid #5B9BD5 1.0pt;border-left:none;border-bottom:solid #5B9BD5 1.0pt;border-right:none;padding:10.0pt 0in 10.0pt 0in"> Bring student ID card to sign in at the Career Fair.<o:p></o:p> </div> <o:p> </o:p> Tips for Career Fair Success<o:p></o:p> - Research the employers you are interested in talking to ahead of time<o:p></o:p> - Review employer websites prior to speaking with recruiters<o:p></o:p> - Plan how you will introduce yourself to recruiters<o:p></o:p> - Firm handshake<o:p></o:p> - Make eye contact<o:p></o:p> - Smile<o:p></o:p> - Good posture<o:p></o:p> - Dress appropriately <o:p></o:p> - Know what semesters you are available to work<o:p></o:p> - Get business cards for future contact<o:p></o:p> - Bring a pen and portfolio/notepad to take notes if needed<o:p></o:p> - Have resumes with you to pass out<o:p></o:p> - Send thank you notes within 24 hours for those employers who give you their business cards<o:p></o:p> - Follow application instructions recruiter may give you in a timely manner<o:p></o:p> - Approach recruiters individually and not as a group<o:p></o:p> - Ask what the next steps are in the hiring process<o:p></o:p> - Be open to the idea of working more than one Co-op/Internship rotation for an employer if asked<o:p></o:p> - Return all phone calls and emails from employers who contact you.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> If you have any questions/concerns, please see Dean Pidcock in Stocker 119 (<a href="mailto:pidcockd@ohio.edu">pidcockd@ohio.edu</a>) or me in Stocker 120.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Brenda Sinclair, BBA Administrative Specialist Office of Professional Experiences<o:p></o:p> Stocker Center 120 1 Ohio University Athens OH <a href="tel:45701-2979">45701-2979</a> T: <a href="tel:740.593.1618">740.593.1618</a><o:p></o:p> F: <a href="tel:740.593.4960">740.593.4960</a><o:p></o:p> <a href="mailto:sinclab1@ohio.edu">sinclab1@ohio.edu</a><o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> <img border="0" width="237" height="67" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.gif@01D285DC.43D09C50" alt="cid:image002.gif@01CDB91B.85A1A030"><o:p></o:p> Russ College of Engineering and Technology<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> <img border="0" width="115" height="39" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image002.png@01D285DC.43D09C50" alt="cid:image004.png@01CDB91B.85A1A030"><o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> <a href="http://www.ohio.edu/engineering">www.ohio.edu/engineering</a><o:p></o:p> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ohio.engineering">www.facebook.com/ohio.engineering</a><o:p></o:p> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/russcollege">www.twitter.com/russcollege</a><o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> </div> </body> </html>

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