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The purpose of this career fair is to provide you with the “tools” and resources to make important and valuable career decisions. During the Career Fair, you will take your “first steps” toward meaningful employment by meeting with employers face to face to exchange information.
Why attend the Career Fair?
Regardless of your major, year in college, or future goals, there are numerous benefits to attending. Here are a few reasons:
- Networking – enabling you to establish important contacts.
- Learn more about careers and potential opportunities.
- Increase your chances of getting an interview with a potential employer.
- Sharpen your job search skills.
- Practice good communication skills.
What do students gain from attending the CAREER FAIR?
- 90% gained new insights into career options
- 91% gathered knowledge about qualifications,
skills and expectations of employers - 81% received information that will help with their career decisions
- 81% increased their understanding of what skills and experiences are needed for their desired career
(Based on students surveyed during the Spring 2012 Career Fair):
Don’t miss your chance to speak with representatives from local and national companies right here on-campus!
How to Prepare
Meet with a counselor for personalized assistance to prepare for the Career Fair. Call us at (808) 956-7007 or e-mail us at careers@hawaii.edu to set up your appointment. Click here for the counseling schedule.
Here's how a counselor can help:
- How to maximize your time at the Career Fair and decide what you want to gain by reading these job fair tips for students
- Salary information research strategies
- Develop an introduction to use when meeting an employer at the fair
- Feedback on appropriate dress/attire to make a positive impression. Determine the appropriate job attire
- Construct meaningful questions to help you learn about career options
- Feedback to your follow-up thank you or networking letter
Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor:
You can also make appointments to meet with counselors on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am – 4:00pm, Wednesdays from 1:00pm – 4:00pm and Fridays from 9:00am – 12:00pm. Email careers@hawaii.edu or call us at (808) 956-7007 to make an appointment. Here are a few things you'll learn if you meet with a counselor:
- How to maximize your time at the Career Fair and decide what you want to gain by reading these
job fair tips for students - Review your résumé
- Salary information research strategies
- Develop an introduction to use when meeting an employer at the fair
- Feedback on appropriate dress/attire to make a positive impression. Determine the appropriate job attire
- Construct meaningful questions to help you learn about career options
- Feedback to your follow-up thank you or networking letter
Pre-Career Fair Workshop Series
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