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1 Career Fair Prep 8/31/2017 v

2 Agenda Who is this guy? Objectives Resources / Events What Employers look for in new hires? Career Fair Practical Tips

3 Educational Background (30 second elevator pitch example) Roland Block, Associate Director, Engineering Career Services Graduated TAMU with a BS in MEEN 92 President of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Participated in variety of other organizations and honor societies Study abroad program to Ruhr University Bochum, Germany Undergraduate research project on Labyrinth seals Co-op job designing / manufacturing industrial skylights

4 Professional Background (30 second elevator pitch example) 25 years Medical Device Engineering and Marketing Started in Engineering, R&D, Product Managements, to Director Marketing Developed / Commercialized >100 new products and services R&D Project Manager and Product Manager concurrently, earning 4 US and 2 Intl patents, and grossing >$250M Director of Global Marketing

5 VISION The Career Center s Engineering Career Services will provide World-Class career learning and development to empower our students with career readiness to gain employment and to impact their employers success in a global market, establishing Texas A&M as employers preferred source of engineering talent. Achieving this Vision will be accomplished by providing unparalleled support and by nurturing close ties with Students/Student Organizations, Employers/Industry, and Faculty/Staff. Use us it s a free service!!

6 Learning Objectives 1. Increase students readiness and effectiveness at the Career Fair 2. Provide knowledge and inspiration, so every participant will take additional time enhancing their marketability and Career Readiness

7 Questions Who has registered to attend the SEC Engineering Career Fair? Who has a profile on HireAggies? Why is Networking Important? Who has a LinkedIn page?

8 Key Resource Down load Career Guide.pdf

9 Important Career Events Interviewing Skills for Engineering Majors September 4, :00 8:15 pm RICH 106 Networking including LinkedIn! October 12, :00 6:00 pm Koldus 209

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11 What does this mean? Top 5 consistently Personality / Social Skills / Communications Creative Problem Solving Relevant work experience Leadership in Professional Societies GPA When framing accomplishments keep this in mind! (Study Abroad, Research, Design Projects)

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13 Resumes & Cover Letters SECRET TIP: It s not all about you! It s about how you MATCH the JOB DESCRIPTION and COMPANY? Use specifics #, %, $, Time Savings. Describe benefit and result. First filter HR not Engineer Cover Letters critical after graduation, not as important for internships Career Guide

14 Company Knowledge The job often goes to the most PREPARED What do they sell or make? Who are their customers? How are their financials? What divisions do they have and which ones are you interested in? What products excite you (know their names)? Investor information for public companies Are you following them on LinkedIn? If you are looking them up at the career fair, STEP AWAY FROM THE BOOTH FIRST

15 Un-Realistic Expectations Employers Feedback 72% Oral communications 71% Written communications 64% Entitlement attitude 63% Constructive criticism 42% >40 Hour work week 41% Pay for performance 41% Not automatic promotions 26% Professional dress

16 Career Fair Practical Advice Have a game plan This is an ideal Networking opportunity Opportunity to practice Communications Skills Ask Intelligent questions!! E.g. Learn about what your desired profession(s) do in that company

17 Make a great first impression Dress Professional and Sharp Introduce yourself (first and last names) Make Eye Contact Shake hands Confidently Show Enthusiasm!!

18 30 Second Elevator Pitch Tell me about yourself? 30 second elevator pitch 1. Identify goal 2. Explain what you do (NOT rehash of resume) 3. What makes you Unique? (Why they need YOU?) 4. What you are looking for goal (Tie to company need) 5. Practice, Practice, Practice Prep a 2 minute version as well Google Elevator Pitch Career Guide pdf

19 STAR Method for Interviews Situation: problem encountered Task, Target, Think: who, what, where, when Action what you did Result quantify accomplishments Develop Stories to convey your skills/experiences Google star technique for interviews Career Guide pdf

20 Close Like a Sales Pro Thank you for. I believe my skills / experience are a great match for Do you have any additional questions or is there anything we may not have covered? What is the next step in the process? If I don t hear back by, who should I contact? Get a business card or photo of theirs Right down notes immediately following conversation Send Thank you <48hrs (and show interest and remind why a great fit. Perfect grammar and spelling!

21 Career Fair Checklist Game plan Resume Error Free & enough copies in Folder Researched company and have questions ready Make a Great first impression Have your stories and STAR method rehearsed Close like a pro!

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23 Important Career Events Interviewing Skills for Engineering Majors September 4, :00 8:15 pm RICH 106 Networking including LinkedIn! October 12, :00 6:00 pm Koldus 209

24 Conclusions You are intelligent. Be humble, learn from others, and be appreciative Spend time on your Soft Skills and Career Readiness Networking is critical to your long term career success Enjoy this time. It s about learning and improving! Goal: Date: TAMU ENGINEERING

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