I am a recent grad trying to find a job. Anyone know of any career fairs coming up in the near future?
Thanks.

1/9/2006 3:27:55 PM

The ncsu engineering career fair is feb 2nd

1/9/2006 3:41:16 PM

perfect

1/9/2006 4:39:31 PM

Times & details for both events. The links will allow you to view participating employers. We're now up to 175 for ECF & 60 for CHASS/COM event.

Engineering Career Fair
http://students.engr.ncsu.edu/careerfair/
Feb. 2 9:30-4:00 McKimmon Center

CHASS & Management Career / Internship Fair
http://ncsu.erecruiting.com/stu/cf_details?fhnd=1663
Feb. 7 10:00-3:00 Talley Student Center

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1/10/2006 8:40:56 AM

what is appropriate dress for the ECF? i went to the little seminar thing the other night, but i got there late and missed the info on dress

1/26/2006 2:17:15 PM

there's one today - the centennial campus career fair

1/26/2006 2:20:15 PM

somewhere between business casual and a suit... know who you want to talk to before you get there and know what kind of corperate formality (dress) they are going to be expecting... dress one step up from them... If your looking at john deer/ingersal rand you can probably wear jeans (much love to both companies for easy going environments) people like IBM and Analog Devices etc seemed to expect suits.

when I was screening people for the company I currently work for, the suits seemed overkill and to make the people uncomfortable. I (just interested in knowing my options) plan on business casual, khaki's and a button down... But I'm not really looking for a job, just going in case somebody is going to make me an offer I can't refuse (I'm in gradschool and want to finish in <2years)

1/26/2006 2:24:20 PM

^^^I was wondering that myself. I will be looking for an internship so I don't know if a suit/tie is overkill or if I should just go with khakis/button up shirt with a tie.

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1/26/2006 2:25:11 PM

^button up with a tire and you should be good to go.

1/26/2006 5:40:59 PM

Do you think dress slacks or khakis would be more appropriate?

1/27/2006 10:37:59 AM

a tie is too formal

khakis are ok

1/28/2006 8:53:05 PM

A general rule that was echoed by panelists at the Preparing for the Engineering Career Fair program... business casual for internships; professional attire for full-time jobs.

Know your audience and dress accordingly, but keep in mind you are not dressing for everyday on the job, you are dressing to show employers that you are a professional who is serious about applying for internships or jobs with their organization.

There are a few related podcasts on this topic... check them out at the following link http://www.ncsu.edu/career/careertalk/

1/30/2006 3:53:52 PM

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"A general rule that was echoed by panelists at the Preparing for the Engineering Career Fair program... business casual for internships; professional attire for full-time jobs. "

agreed. when i screen candidates, a a coat and tie is fine with me. In fact, if everyone else is wearing a suit, and you arent, then it automatically looks like they care more about the job then you do.

That may not be the case, but first impressions are powerful.


My career fair tips: If you overall have a great resume, get to the career fair early, know who you want to talk to, and hit them up as soon as you can. Most businesses (those located outside of raleigh) have limited spots to fill for interviews, so once they are full, you are out of luck.

If you have a decent resume, but nothing outstanding (not enough for employers to get really excited about), hit up the end of the career fair. Some employers may not have filled their interview slots, so they will take anyone who meets their minimum requirements. I know at the last career fair, we had several spots unfilled because we were saving them for really good candidates. Once it came close to closing time, we just wanted to fill them. We would have take people we rejected earlier in the day (met the min requirements, but werent anything outstanding), just to fill those slots.

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1/30/2006 4:11:25 PM

are companies recruiting heavy now for positions they want to fill in May when we graduate?

1/30/2006 9:50:43 PM

Most companies are looking for students who will be starting employment in the summer, however, there will be some there with immediate needs (for December grads & other alums).

1/31/2006 8:16:32 AM

Yes, now is a great time to start looking for careers hardcore for May graduates


If possible, many of the local ones would like to bring you in for 20 hrs a week until you graduate

1/31/2006 12:44:57 PM

What do you guys think about special paper for hard copies of your resumes? I have heard some people say that it is cocky to print your resume on paper other then plain white, but others say that if you put it on special resume paper it makes you stand out more.

2/1/2006 10:46:07 AM

Wow, I was just pondering that myself....^^^^

I just printed out like 20 copies at work on regular copy paper, but I did think about using "Resume" paper. Any suggestions?

2/1/2006 11:15:10 AM

^
don't sweat the small stuff. just use the regular resumes - most employers will want soft copies anyways.

as long as you have good grades, experience, and communication skillz, you're golden.

2/1/2006 12:12:17 PM

no list of references along with the resume, correct?

2/1/2006 9:07:34 PM

resume paper is a nice touch, but not necessary. If using color, be sure it is conservative & readable.

References are not necessary, they'll probably be included in a online application later.

2/1/2006 10:10:56 PM

A good number of the larger companies scan the resumes into a database the day they get them, so it's a moot point because the people with the power to make hiring decisions will never see the paper in those cases. Content and layout are way more important than the paper.

2/1/2006 10:21:24 PM

^ Yeah, most of the companies at the career fair today had scanners right at their booth.

2/2/2006 11:39:59 PM

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"when I was screening people for the company I currently work for, the suits seemed overkill and to make the people uncomfortable. I (just interested in knowing my options) plan on business casual, khaki's and a button down... But I'm not really looking for a job, just going in case somebody is going to make me an offer I can't refuse (I'm in gradschool and want to finish in <2years) "

Im glad i didnt go home to get a suit, lol.

I think if you can pull it off in a suit, you can pull it off in a dress shirt /khakis. Engineers dont model.

2/4/2006 1:22:11 PM