Like I said in Part 6, I am currently working a part-time job; one that I truly like, will look good on my resume, and prepare me for the innovations in my field. However, I need to find a full time position, preferably, one that pays more, since this one pays very little.
I'm not sure exactly what I'm looking for in this full time position.
- Do I want something strictly in a financial sense
- Strictly in a job training sense
- Or both (ideally).
I haven't quite figured that out yet.
So...I'm going to a job fair!
There is one being held on the 26th of September in my area. I think it will be a good opportunity to familiarize myself with the companies that operate in my area. Plus, it's absolutely free.
They sent me an email, Wednesday the 21st, with a partial company list (I will get the full list Friday the 23rd) and pointers for the day in question.
Honestly, I just thought I would show up, browse the companies, and maybe drop off a resume or two, if I was in the mood. But this is a serious, professional, quality, event.
Here are some suggested pointers for me to follow:
- Look over and update my resume making sure it is error-free
- Print out at least 30 copies of said resume
- Create my "personal marketing pitch"
- Review the companies and prepare questions
- Wear professional attire
Most of this is commonsense and things I've even written about. Of course I will go in dressed to impress and confident. I shall introduce myself, look them in the eye, and give a firm handshake. Things I've done time and time again.
I plan to go to the companies I am most interested in and ask them specific questions about the position and the company. This is to let them know I've done my research. I won’t ask them things I should already know from looking at the website.
Never have I prepared a "personal marketing pitch," or so I thought. Some of the most "popular" questions employers ask on interviews are:
- Why should we choose you?
- Why are you the perfect match?
- What would you add to the company?
Any combination of these is, essentially, your personal pitch. It is convincing the company that you are a valuable asset.
I plan to prepare something ahead of time but nothing too specific to any one position. This will allow me to mold it for each company. I'm a little bit nervous (can you tell?)... Although I'm more nervous about not finding any companies that interest me and/or positions!
There are 4 days and counting...so wish me luck! And stay tuned for the aftermath...
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By: Samantha Taylor
Samantha is a Boston, Massachusetts native. Her studies have taken her from Ohio to England, and then Spain. She has lived abroad for more than 4 years. Currently, Samantha lives in North Carolina with her husband. She is a writer for Nexxt and contributes to one of its many blogs: retailgigsblog.com . In her spare time she loves to run and is training for a marathon. Check out her blog at: rcpforhealth.blogspot.com.
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