The biggest fair of the fall!

Mark these dates, the location and the time for UA's big Fall career fair: September 21 & September 22, 2010, in the Student Union Memorial Center Third Floor Ballroom. Hours TBA.
UA Fall Career Days is an important opportunity for students to meet and speak with hundreds of recruiters from companies, agencies, and organizations throughout the United States. Wherever you are in your academic career, there is much to gain by visiting UA Fall Career Days.

While this career fair is definitely useful to graduating students looking to make job contacts and searching for full-time positions, UA Fall Career Days is a fantastic opportunity for all students to gather information on internships, job outlook, and much, much more. Take this opportunity to talk to real world recruiters as you network. Freshmen and sophomores will find a wealth of career-related experience information to help them choose a career path if they are undecided.

UA Fall Career Days Kick-Off

Don't miss the UA Fall Career Days Kick-Off with its focus on Campus Interviewing on   Wednesday, September TBA, 2010, from 11 am to 2 pm in the Career Services offices in Suite 411 on the Fourth Floor of the Student Union Memorial Center. You will find information on how best to "work" the upcoming career fair and how to maximize your interviewing opportunities through our convenient Campus Interviewing Program. Grab a slice of pizza and a soda and find out what to wear, how to act, where to go and who you can talk to at the fair. Hold onto your helmet because that's not all. Find out how to register and activate for Campus Interviewing plus, connect directly with  recruiters from  federal government agencies who will make up the Mini-Fair in conjunction with the Kick-Off. Make the Most of This Opportunity -- It's up to YOU!

Career Services has developed a checklist to help you plan and organize your efforts for UA Fall Career Days. Whether you are considering a career-related experience or full-time employment, you'll meet with greater success if you are informed, organized and confident. The best way to accomplish this is careful preparation. Think of the few minutes you spend with each recruiter at the career fair as your opportunity to shine. Do your homework. Research the companies you are interested in. Have copies of your resume on hand. And finally, smile and have some fun! To break the ice when walking up to recruiters at a career fair or any networking situation, we suggest you develop a brief, well-planned summary of yourself. Having your own carefully prepared, practiced and rehearsed one-minute commercial, will make you more comfortable when faced with the recruiter's outstretched hand. Find out more about developing your own  One-Minute Commercial here.

Freshmen: Your Chance to Gather Valuable Information

Beginning your career exploration is an exciting time. If you have already decided on a major, you can begin to identify sources for future internships, career-related experience, and even potential employers. It is never too early to begin looking at how to apply your major to a future career. If you have not yet chosen a major, use this career fair to gain valuable "real world" information from some of the nation's largest and most prestigious employers. Find out what majors they are interested in. If you like what the companies have to offer, ask how you can design and plan your education to be a great candidate upon graduation. To get started, here are some great sample questions to ask recruiters.

Sophomores: Begin Scouting for Meaningful Career-Related Experiences

You can learn about internships and other career-related experience opportunities. By meeting with potential employers you could learn about great summer internships or training programs. This is a good time to begin exploring specific career paths. What are the company’s future plans? What is the market outlook for the next five years? You will be surprised at all of the information you can obtain. Don’t forget to bring copies of your resume !

Juniors: Internships, Training Programs, and Future Employers

Have you wondered how you can secure a great job upon graduation? Find out what these top employers want in their new recruits and tailor your next two years accordingly. Many companies offer formalized internships and training opportunities for juniors. Some of these are highly competitive. It pays to begin preparations early. Approach recruiters as if you are interested in working for their firm. Do your homework on the organization, dress appropriately, ask excellent questions , and don’t forget to bring copies of your resume .

Graduating Students and Alums: Let's rock!

You have been planning and anticipating an opportunity like this for a long time. Kick your "A" Game into gear because this is it. You know the old saying: You'll only have one chance to make a great first impression. It's true! Research the companies, fine-tune your resume , dress for the job, ask great questions , and get an edge on the competition. Nothing impresses an employer more than genuine interest and enthusiasm about the company, agency, or organization!

Accessibility

If you have questions concerning access, wish to request a sign language interpreter or accommodations for a disability, please contact Career Services at (520) 621-2588 or email career@email.arizona.edu .  

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