The Careers Fair is your opportunity to meet employers face to face on your campus. It doesn't even matter if you are not in your final year of study - it always helps to know about the careers that await your future.

• List of Employers Attending the Fair
   
• Careers Fair Student Survey
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Preparing for the Careers Fair Day

So how do you prepare?

• Do some research. You will be notified and updated via Career Connect as to who is coming. See who stands out for you and read up on them so that you can ask them informed and appropriate questions on the day. For examples of such questions, see our suggestions below.  
   
• Keep checking Career Connect for the expanding list of participants.
   
• Make a list of the top 10 organisations attending so that you have some structure in your day and you don't miss out on some that may have been more useful for you.
   
• Prepare a professional CV ACE has handouts on how to write snappy CV's, plus you should avail yourself to the series of workshops that we hold throughout the year on writing CVs

On the Day

• Take the initiative. You can do more than just hover! Go up to the representative of the organisation that appeals to you and ask some of your prepared questions - the ones you really want answers to. Make sure you
• Turn off your mobile phone
• Ask for a business card from every representative that you speak to
• Collect brochures and employer literature and read them
   
• Dress up a little. You are the face of their possible future employee!
   
• Keep a record of who you spoke to, what their title and position were and what you spoke about. You can then refer to them and what your learnt should you decide to write a formal expression of interest in joining their company.
   
• Be Friendly and let your personality and interest shine through. Employers are coming on campus to connect with you and to see what you are about. This is your chance to impress.

Avoid

• Ruling out employers - some may have valuable information about their operations that may relate to your qualifications and interests, even if the industry is not necessarily seen to be in your area.
   
• Consuming food, chewing gum etc.
   
• Hanging out with your mates or relying on them to ask your questions for you!
   
• Getting there too late - some employers have travelled great distances and may have to catch flights back. Their time is valuable and they've come to spend it on you!

Examples of Questions that you could ask

• What are the main responsibilities, actual tasks that you might do in a typical week?
• How does the real experience compare to the description in the brochure?
• Why do you like working for your organisation?
• What do you enjoy most about your work? What do you enjoy least about your work?
• What special skills/talents do you look for - especially from graduates?
• Is it possible to obtain voluntary/casual/vacation/ work experience?
• What sort of person do you have to be to be really good at this job?
• Does your company have any preferences for the formatting or content of resumes, cover letters or selection criteria?
• What kinds of ongoing training are offered?
• What are some of the typical career paths / What job might people move on to?
• What qualities and qualifications are you looking for?
• What are some useful stepping stones or voluntary experience I should look for?
• Where are vacancies listed? How does your organisation recruit new staff?
• What personal qualities and skills/knowledge are you seeking?
• What type of graduates tend to be successful in your company's recruitment process?
• Is your organisation interested in post graduate students?
• What is involved in your company's recruitment process (assessment centre, psychological testing, number of interviews)?
• What is your attitude to recruitment of older graduates?

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