Career & Internship Fairs
FACT TO KNOW: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 70% of all jobs are found through networking. Even if you are not looking for a job or do not see what you want to pursue listed, come talk with these professionals It may be the best career move you could ever make.
November 4, 2009 - Career & Internship Expo in the Small Gym from 11am - 3pm. Professional dress is required for admittance! Students and alumni of all majors are encouragd to attend. This is the perfect event to continue your major and career exploration! Employers have internships and/or job opportunities available and are here specifically to hire SNHU students and graduates.
Think your major is not represented? Check them out:
Employers attending as of 11/2/09 are: AFLAC, American Red Cross-Greater Manchester, Amoskeag Business Incubator, Becker Professional Education, BJs Wholesale Club, Community Bridges, Crotched Mountain Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis, Direct Capital, Easter Seals NH, Enterprise Holdings, Families in Transition, Fastenal, JobsInNH.com, Liberty Mutual, Macy's, Maurice's, MicroWorks Computer Center, Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial, New York Life, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Peace Corps, Planned Parenthood of NNE, Prudential, Putnam Investments, Rite Aid, Sherwin Willams, Stephens & Michaels, The Mental Health Center-Manchester, United Training, US Army, Vertical Lead Partners, Waddell & Reed, XMA Corporation.
November 12, 2009 - NHAB Career Expo and Job Fair - 9am -1pm at the Concord Courtyard Marriott/Grappone Conference Center. Learn about internship opportunities and job openings at NH radio ad TV stations. Talk with hiring personnel ad learn more about the industry. Bring your resume and professional dress is essential!
BostonHires - Upcoming Fair Dates - December 7, 2009, February 2, 2010,March 8, 2010 and April 6, 2010.
February 17, 2010 - NHCUC Job Fair 2010 - Radisson Hotel - 700 Elm Street, Manchester, NH - 2pm - 6pm - Save the date -more details to come!
RECENT FAIRS/EVENTS - If you missed this event, you may want to contact employers via SNHU Recruit.
September 22, 2009 - Accounting-Finance Career Night - 7:00-8:00pm in the Hospitality Center. Employers attending will be: Baker, Newman & Noyes, Becker Professional Education, Caron & Bletzer, PLLC; Ernst & Young, First Pioneer Farm Credit, Hampshire First Bank, Howe, Riley & Howe, Internal Revenue Service/Criminal Investigation, Kirkland Albrecht & Fredrickson, LLC; Melanson Heath &Co PC, Northwestern Mutual, Putnam Investments, The Bank of NY Mellon, Vachon, Clukay & Co., Waddell & Reed.
BEFORE THE FAIR:
Know which employers will be at the fair - check out our directory. If there aren’t many employers that interest you, attend anyway! This can be a great networking opportunity. You can also use this opportunity to learn about specific industries and careers, determine skills necessary for different jobs and learn about current hiring trends. Remember, any employer may be hiring your major regardless of their industry.
Research employers that interest you – Employers want to know you are interested in them. Research their websites, read press releases (that are often attached to websites), search the newspaper or professional magazines for information about the company. Prepare a few questions to ask the recruiter that indicate your knowledge of and interest in their company. Print out positions that you are interested in or have applied for.
Polish your resume – Be sure your resume reflects your knowledge, skills and interests. If you need help with this, go to http://www.snhu.edu/561.asp and use our Job Search Manual for guidance and examples. The Career Development Center staff are also here to help, so call to schedule an appointment time.
Plan to bring multiple copies of your resume to the fair (printed on resume paper).
Prepare to ‘sell’ yourself - You only have about 30 seconds to make an impression with a recruiter, so you need to be able to quickly introduce yourself and let them know your interests and qualifications. Use a friend, family member or a representative of the Career Center to practice introducing yourself and answering questions like: “tell me about yourself”, “why are you interested in my company?”, “what kind of position are you looking for?”, “what questions do you have for me?”
AT THE FAIR:
Dress and act for success – the moment you enter the fair, recruiters will be watching you. You can't go wrong with a conservative business suit – freshly cleaned and well-groomed, nothing trendy. No flashy jewelry and no body piercings except earrings for ladies. No strong perfume or cologne. This is not the time for a personal statement, but a time to promote yourself effectively and to convey a serious, professional attitude.
Be confident and proactive – take the initiative to introduce yourself and tell the recruiter why you are interested in their company – remember to smile! If time allows, consider approaching the employers you are less interested in first. This gives you the opportunity to use your prepared introduction with a real recruiter and work out any last minute nervousness before you talk with the employers you are most interested in.
Be attentive and ask questions – Once you’ve introduced yourself and told the employer your interests, listen to what they have to say. Then, tell them what skills and qualifications you have that will help meet their needs. Now is the time to ask the questions you prepared prior to the fair. Not only will you get answers, it will also show the recruiter that you have done your research.
Gather business cards – in between employer stops, make notes on each business card to remind you of who the person is, what you talked about, something of interest to use in your thank you note. Before you end the conversation, ask what will happen next or how you should follow up with the employer.
AFTER THE FAIR:
Follow-up – be sure to send any further information the recruiter requested right away. Use the business cards you collected and your notes to write a hand-written, personal note to the recruiter thanking them for their time. Reiterate your strengths and let them know you will follow up with a phone call (unless they have asked you not to).
Evaluate the day - decide what things worked well for you and what areas you need to strengthen.