Fair Goers:
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- I got a question about pre-selects: Would sending pre-selects mean sending a cover letter/resume via email to the contact person for the companies we are interested in?
- Answer: YES! This is exactly what I mean! Although, it would be wise to look at the employer info. Some are saying they will collect resumes at the fair – meaning they are not planning to arrange pre-select interviews. Some of them like to talk with people before scheduling an interview. IF they say they will collect resumes at the fair (not scheduling pre-selects), you may still email them and tell them you plan to stop by the booth at the fair. Again, the sample pre-select letter is in the registration booklet. Attach your resume with both types of letters.
- I talked to Target Finance and Retail Services today. They will be at the fair looking for JUNIORS for internships. See their webpage at https://corporate.target.com/careers/career-areas/financial-retail-services for info on these Target HEADQUARTER internships.
- Target Finance and Retail Services are also planning on doing an info session here at Gustavus on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 5:00 p.m. – before the Fair Prep Party at 6:00. So….watch for more details on that.
- We have 73 resumes approved on GustieJobs and 44 uploaded to the fair website. This is great! I know some of you are working on getting your resumes done – this is a great thing!
- Yesterday I also attached the flyer with info on the Scientific Careers Panels that will be at the fair on Wednesday at 10:00 and 11:30. Also, there will be a 1:30 panel on Business Analytical Careers. In some cases the panelists will be from organizations without booths at the fair. Many of those reps do take resumes after the panels.
- As you look at the videos on the fair website, you see that most professional dress is expected at this event. That means: suits for all! Men – that means you need a jacket! Women- pants or skirt suits are fine. Do remember that this is a long day on concrete floors. Wear COMFORTABLE shoes! Women – I know they look great, but NO high heels! Your feet will kill you by the end of the day! I am saying all of this so that you start getting your clothes in order for the fair. Remember – you have spent a lot of time, money and energy to get to this point – do NOT go cheap on your professional look! You want to look like a professional, not a college kid – the fastest way is by dressing as a professional!
- If you have questions let me know! I will share answers with the whole group.
- Remember to look at our blog on Career Development webpage for these messages – in case your forget anything!
More soon!
Cynthia