{"611282":{"#nid":"611282","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Fall 2018 All Majors Career Fair","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe career fair is a great opportunity to speak with representatives from over 400 top companies hiring for co-ops, internships, and full-time positions. To make a great impression at the fair, read through the following tips\u0026nbsp;from peers, alumni, and career professionals.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EAlumni\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;Do your research on any company that you even have a slight interest in. You should know their mission and what they look for in employees. Also, treat every encounter with a recruiter as an opportunity to learn more about the company. Don\u0026rsquo;t get wrapped up in how you can convince them that you are the best student out there, instead make it a conversation and be engaging.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMorgan Stephens \u0026ndash; Biomedical Engineering \u0026lsquo;18\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAlumni (1970-2000) \u0026ndash; Waiting for response\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003ECareer Planning Professionals\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026quot;Prepare for the career fair:\u003C\/strong\u003E Preparation is key before attending a career fair. Make sure your resume is professional and highlights relevant skills and experiences.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EReview the career fair layout and have a plan: \u003C\/strong\u003EThe scale of the fair can be intimidating and overwhelming if you do not have a plan. Use the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.symplicity.com\/get\/careers-by-symplicity\/\u0022 id=\u0022m_-9070015359062149682LPlnk914287\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u0026ldquo;Jobs and Careers by Symplicity\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;app to identify your top 10 companies you want to visit\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResearch participating companies:\u003C\/strong\u003E Knowing who the participating companies are and what they are looking for is important. Browsing and researching the companies ahead of time can provide a marketable advantage to candidates.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA list of companies is available \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/\u00a0https:\/\/gatech-csm.symplicity.com\/events\/ff918e3b0c15bbeab0e7a777276c32a1\/employers\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFind out what positions the participating companies are recruiting for by navigating the list of jobs in CareerBuzz.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EKnow your elevator pitch: \u003C\/strong\u003EArticulating the value you bring and showcasing your skills and experiences can distinguish you as a candidate.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAndrea Comsa, Senior Director of Career Education at Center for Career Discovery \u0026amp; Development\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;Master\u0026nbsp;the first impression: dress the part, nail the handshake, make eye contact, and practice your pitch before you go! Don\u0026#39;t wing it.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKate Zepernick - Corporate Relations Manager, Scheller College of Business\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E8. All majors career fair organizer \u0026ndash; Richard South\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch4\u003EStudent Leaders\u003C\/h4\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;Any experience is valuable, but for each experience, don\u0026#39;t just focus on what you did or what your role encompassed - instead, highlight what you accomplished and what your impact was. Metrics will help your resume stand out!\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMahati Vavilala - Fourth-year Industrial and Systems Engineering\u0026nbsp;major and Computer Science minor, Vice President of Professional Planning for the Georgia Tech Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026quot;I\u0026#39;d say that the most important thing when talking to a recruiter is to exude passion, excitement, and confidence when talking about your classes and relevant work experience. Recruiters are people too, and creating an active and engaging conversation is key in making yourself a more memorable candidate.\u0026quot;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EElizabeth McConnell, Fifth-year Computer Science Major, President of the Career Fair Committee\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cem\u003ESGA President \u0026ndash; Waiting for response\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Sep 17 \u2013 18 | Campus Recreation Center | 9:30 A.M. \u2013 4 P.M."}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe career fair is a great opportunity to speak with representatives from over 400 top companies hiring for co-ops, internships, and full-time positions. 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