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In order to make things easier and more convenient for you to attend Career Fair 2012, Lion Traxx will provide a temporary career fair shuttle stop that is scheduled to run from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm next to the Student Activity Center!
Please note: Shuttle service is only available to Southeastern Students. Be prepared to present your Southeastern ID to the shuttle driver at any of the regular shuttle stops located across campus.
What is Career Fair 2012?
Career Fair 2012 is an annual, university-wide event held each fall semester, featuring over 125 local and national employers seeking to fill available positions within their organization.
Employers use Career Fair 2012 as an opportunity to meet many candidates and determine who would be the best fit for future interviews.
For Southeastern students and alumni, Career Fair 2012 is an excellent way to network with organizations of interest and learn about other companies that could be viable places of employment.
Who may attend Career Fair 2012?
All Southeastern Students and Alumni are invited to attend. However, the event is mainly intended for alumni and those students within three semesters of graduation. There is no cost for you to attend.
Why should I attend Career Fair 2012?
Because often times in life "it's not what you know but who you know," Career Fair 2012 is an excellent opportunity for students and alumni to:
• Identify employment opportunities• Expand your network
• Learn industry information, and/or
• Land a full-time career or internship
View employers who attended our previous Career Fairs:
Career Fair 2011 | Career Fair 2010 | Career Fair 2009 | Career Fair 2008 | Career Fair 2007
Career Fair 2006 | Career Fair 2005 | Career Fair 2004 | Career Fair 2003 | Career Fair 2002
Career Fair 2001
How should I prepare for Career Fair 2012?
Dress professionally! - This is your opportunity to make a lasting first impression on important people in major companies by Dressing for Success.
Have a well-written resume. - Separate yourself from the rest of the job hunters with an organized, well-written resume that professionally displays your education, skills and experience. Start by accessing the Resume Assistance section of the Career Services' website to develop your resume. Then, bring a hard copy of your resume to a Pre-Fair Emergency Resume Clinic and receive a quick, 10-minute review of your resume!
Prepare to ask intelligent and important questions. - This will really knock 'em dead! Asking intelligent questions shows that you are serious about your job search, and in doing so, you will gain a tremendous amount of respect from the employer. Researching websites of employers you plan to target at Career Fair 2012 can help you develop good questions to ask. Check out these great Etiquette Tips for more info.
Does the job search end at Career Fair 2012?
NO! If you discover a company you are interested in pursuing a career with, do not assume that they will contact you. In all likelihood, they will not. Because of the number of students they interact with, employers will not be able to remember everyone and they certainly will not call all of them back.
To be successful in the job market, you must be persistent and keep yourself on the employer's mind. You must take the initiative and follow-up with those companies you are interested in. Begin with a note thanking them for talking with you at Career Fair 2012. Tell them how nice it was meeting them and how much you enjoyed discussing all of the job opportunities with their organization. Let them know you would be interested in interviewing with them. Remember, "the early bird gets the worm."
Also, feel free to visit the Other Career Fairs page for information regarding other career fairs.