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Fall Career Fair Section | Monday, September 19, 2005 | 3
Fall 2005
Produced by The Red 9 Black in Cooperation with the UCA Career Center
Making the most of Career Fairs
Overview
Career Fairs are a great opportunity for UGA students to connect with employers. Whether you're a fresh
man exploring potential careers, a junior seeking an internship, a senior; or a graduate student trying to land
your first job, Career Fairs are outstanding opportunities. Below is a list of Career Fairs and programs occur
ring throughout the year We encourage you to attend and hope you'll use these events to connect with
potential employers.
How do I prepare for a Career Fair?
Getting the most out of career fairs starts well before the event. It begins with preparation: knowing yourself,
your skills, qualifications, interests, values, goals, and career areas of interest. In addition, identifying employers
you want to connect with and learning something about them is important. Last, but not least, you'll need to
prepare a resume and dress for success! Here are some additional tips to help you prepare:
1. Dress in professional attire!
Men: A dark suit, white shirt, conservative tie, and dark polished dress shoes.
Women: A professional suit, preferably dark. A low-heel pump is very practical. Minimal jewelry.
A portfolio may be carried to hold copies of your resume and to take notes.
Conservative attire is recommended because your goal is for employers to remember you, not your clothes!
2. Come prepared - resumes in hand and questions in mind!
Research the employers you are interested in and prepare questions to ask organization representatives.
Company websites are a great place to start and you can find links to many employer websites on the
Career Center website.
Be sure your nametag is on!
Be prepared to tell them about your major; your classification (senior; junior etc.), and your professional inter
ests.
3. Be Assertive and Positive!
Smile! Introduce yourself in a confident manner offer a firm handshake, and offer them a copy of your
resume.
Sell your skills, major coursework, GPA, work experiences and extra-curricular activities in relation to their
needs!
Highlight your interest in their organization by discussing the research you’ve done on their organization, and
how your qualifications and career goals fit their culture.
Don't forget to collect business cards and company literature.
4. Speak with as many representatives as possible for your information as well as for your
visibility.
You will probably recognize many of the organizations by name, but there will be many you won’t. Don’t let
that stop you from speaking with their representatives.
You may be interested in an organization, but they may not list your major as one they're interested in. Don't
let that stop you from visiting their table. Representatives will often pass your resume onto a different
department or division within their organization, or provide you with the name of a person to contact.
5. Follow up!
Send a thank you letter or e-mail to employer representatives you are interested in, thank them for their visit
to campus, discuss your qualifications, and reiterate your interest!
Make sure you've registered with the Career Center’s "DawgTRAK” system so you can apply for campus
interviews. Visit our website at www.careeruga.edu to get started!
Important Dates 2005 Fall Semester
September 20 Fall Career Fair - Classic Center 12pm-5pm
November 3 Graduate School Information Day -Tate Center I0am-2pm
What is DAWGTRAK?
DawgTRAK is the career management system we use to help students connect with career opportunities. Registrants have access to Career Center events, campus
employment opportunities, internship listings, campus interviews, company information sessions, and receive our weekly e-mail update!
HOW DO I REGISTER?
1. Start at www.career.uga.edu and follow the ‘DawgTRAK’ link
2. Read our login instructions and enter DawgTRAK
3. Complete your profile
4. Upload your resume to the site.
5. CONGRATULATIONS! You have successfully registered with DawgTRAK.
NEED HELP?
Detailed instructions and FAQ’s are available on our website at www.career.uga.edu
For individual assistance drop by our office in Clark Howell Hall (Mon. - Fri., 8:00 am until 5:00 pm), call us at (706) 542-3375, or send an e-mail to
career@uga.edu
I’VE REGISTERED...NOW WHAT?
You can start by reviewing the presentation schedule to learn about upcoming events, review our student employment and internship listings, research companies
using CareerSearch, or start applying for campus interviews. It all depends on where you are in the process. Here are some key points to review before you start.
KEY COMPONENTS
I. Jobs & Internship Listings: contains listings targeted to UGA students &alumni
The jobs and internships listed under the 'Jobs & Internships' link *ARE NOT* the same jobs and internships listed under the 'Campus Recruiting' link. Employers
posting jobs under the 'Jobs & Internships' link *are not* coming to campus for interviews.
II. Student Employment
On campus part-time jobs can be found on DawgTRAK. Log in, click on Jobs & Georgia Intern Trak Listings, Part Time, Georgia, then On Campus. Also go to
Rm 246 in Clark Howell and look in the binders for local non-campus jobs, and lastly some positions at the Library, Bookstore, and Ramsey Center require that
you apply in person.
III. CareerSearch: employer research database and more!
Be sure to check out the link to 'CareerSearch' near the bottom right comer of your 'DawgTRAK' welcome screen. 'CareerSearch' is a database of over 1.4 million
companies. Within minutes, identify companies matching your career objective(s) and salary ranges by industry and region.
IV. Campus Interviews & Resume Drops
Students seeking full-time positions may review job descriptions, apply for positions and sign-up for interviews here. For complete details, review the Campus
Recruiting at UGA section.
V. User Profile:
In order to get the most out of the 'DawgTRAK' system you must keep your 'User Profile' current. Make sure that information such as your class standing, job
search status, services desired, ** and especially your E-MAIL ** are all up to date.
A graduate education gives you a chance to learn more about the things that
interest you most and to develop your interests and skills into a full-time career. A
graduate degree can influence how fast and how far you advance in your career.
It can increase your earning power, enhance job satisfaction and the amount of
responsibility you assume. A graduate degree can also give greater flexibility to
change careers. To discuss graduate school options, contact the Career Center at
(706) 542-3375.
Here are steps to follow:
1. Review a suggested timetable for applying to graduate and professional school
2. Study for and register to take the GRE
3. Research various departments and schools via their web sites or contact them
for information.
4. School profiles can be researched in the Peterson's Guides to Graduate and
Professional Schools.
5 Attend Graduate School Information Day, November 3rd from 10am-2pm at the
Georgia Hall in the Tate Student Center.
6. Prepare a personal statement for your application. Resources to help are avail
able in the Career Center.
7. Obtain three faculty recommendations that will be required for your application.
8. Prepare a resume to be used throughout the application process.
9. Apply for financial aid at the schools to which you apply.
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