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In collaboration with existing and new employers and organizations, Career Services hosts a number of recruitment events, like employer information sessions, throughout the academic year to give students the opportunity to connect with professionals in their field(s) of interest and explore their career options. See below for some great tips on how to prepare for employer information sessions and recruitment events:
- Review the information session description and job postings on mySuccess (log in to Carleton360 from the current students website) to determine which sessions are best for you to attend.
- When attending an information session, consider it a professional meeting opportunity to impress an employer and be remembered. We recommend students dress business-casual when attending in-person sessions.
- Prior to attending, research the organization and their career opportunities; this will provide you with an opportunity to engage with the employer and to ask questions.
- Bring an updated professional resume to the session, in case the employer is willing to accept it.
- All sessions will provide the opportunity to network with employer representatives. Be prepared to introduce yourself, share information about yourself and ask good questions. Prepare an elevator pitch to introduce yourself and include the following: what you are studying, when you will graduate, key strengths, career interests and a question to continue the conversation.
- Prepare to ask relevant questions. Use your research to prepare at least three questions.
- When closing your conversation with the employer, thank them for their time and offer your resume. You may also ask for their business card to follow up.
- Send a short email to follow up with the employer within a week of the session, to reiterate your interest in their organization and career opportunity.
For more information, visit the Employer Information Sessions webpage.
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