Hey Chicago, are you ready?
The [job fair] (https://www.jobcase.com/chicago-job-fair) is next Tuesday, June 18th from 10-2pm at the UIC Forum located at 725 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Find out all the info [here] (https://www.jobcase.com/chicago-job-fair).
NOW is the time to make those final preparations so you are confident and ready to go! Check out these tips to help you prepare for the fair as the weekend approaches!
-Friday Know the companies you are interested in and research their mission/culture TODAY. Take some time to see what they are all about and jot down some notes! Remember, your pitch should be tailored to what YOU bring to that company based on what they do. They will be impressed! Wondering who will be there? Find out [here] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/547be614-58a1-538c-916a-65ed8a0badef)
-Saturday Print and pack at least 50 copies of your resume and place them in a folder, or notebook and then tuck them away in a bag. You can run to Staples, your local library or print at home. Just make sure your resumes are easily accessible when an employer requests a copy, so you don't have to go digging for it!
-Sunday Practice and perfect your [elevator pitch] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/c0253dd6-f61a-5c1c-910a-92cbb6b583fd) so you are ready to WOW employers on the spot!!
-Monday Plan to get to the fair on time. Figure out how you will arrive and how long it will take with Google maps. Are you sharing a ride, walking, taking the train or a Lyft? Just have your plan in place! If you can, arrive a little bit early (15mins) to calm your nerves and take a lap around the room when the doors open up.
-Monday Lay out your clothing out the day before. By planning ahead you don’t have to scramble trying to find something in the morning. Also, be sure it's clean and wrinkle-free. Check out some tips on what to wear [here] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/60d77b2f-6640-5331-8816-dca310ec58bf?from=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.jobcase.com%252Fcommunity).
-Monday night Go to bed early.*Even if you’re a night owl, put on those pj’s and climb into bed early enough the night before so you get a full 8 hours. You will look rested tomorrow and feel much calmer and more focused.
-Tuesday morning Eat a good breakfast. It’s true what they say, breakfast IS the most important meal of the day. It will fuel your brain/body first thing and last until lunchtime! When in doubt bring a snack to eat later to help keep you energized!
Also, be sure to practice your pitch a few times that morning. Whether it’s in the shower or on the ride over, say it a few times so you build up that confidence! What will you say in 20-30 seconds to grab that employer’s attention?
Nervous? If you are not sure what to say when you first meet an employer, use a few of these [conversation starters] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/6d46f61d-c53b-5ec5-9d7c-69cc61713f6a) to get things rolling!
Wishing you the best of luck at the job fair this week! You have got this! : )
Have questions? Please ask!
The [Chicago job fair] (https://www.jobcase.com/chicago-job-fair) is coming up on June 18th which is next Tuesday!!
There has never been a better time to prepare your elevator pitch than right NOW so you are set and ready to go : )
So what is an elevator pitch?
An elevator pitch is a clear, brief message that is ALL about you. It communicates who you are, what you're looking for in a job and how that employer can benefit from hiring you.
Follow these tips to help create and perfect yours!
Tell us, what is your elevator pitch?
Need some help? Please feel free to ask!
If you have you spent some time at a job and now you’re ready to move on, don't worry, you can take the skills you have gained with you and transfer them into a new desired role!
Here are some ways to get started:
Check the job description If you’re not sure which skills you should include for a particular role check the job description and see what they are looking for! Here are a few examples of skills which you can transfer.
-Leadership -Motivation -Time management -Delegation -Communication -Research
Find more skills [here] (https://www.utoledo.edu/success/career/pdfs/transferable_skills_checklist.pdf).).
Show proof Make sure once you add a skill to your resume that you show how you performed it at your job! -Don’t just say: "Great leadership skills." -Prove it: "Excellent leadership skills, demonstrated when I successfully managed a small team of individuals over the course of a three-day fundraising event."
Make a list of your job duties Create a list of your current and past job duties. Focus on more than what is required of you in your current/previous job or what was/is in your actual job description. Think about what you were you responsible for on a daily basis! Which tasks and duties have you done daily and also which ones did you fulfill that were outside what you were hired for?
Record your accomplishments Now it's time to list specific accomplishments. Did your boss recognize you at some point? Did you save a colleague time by helping he or she complete a project? Think of achievements that are both large and small. They ALL matter to your next employer!
Best of luck.
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Are you headed to the Boston job fair on June 14th?
There will be onsite interviews, career coaching, free headshot photos, professional resume reviews, and FREE workshops to help you land a job!
WORKSHOP INFO:
From 10:00am - 11:00am Matching Interests and Skills to Potential Careers Resume Tune-Up Job Search and Social Media Tools
From 11:00am - 12:00pm Financial Literacy for Jobseekers (presented by Citizens Bank) Networking for Job Search Success The Interview: How to Get It, How to Nail It
Space is limited so be sure to – [reserve your spot now] (https://www.jobcase.com/ulem-boston-job-fair/portal)!
Find out all the job fair details and – [register here] (https://www.jobcase.com/ulem-boston-job-fair).
We hope to see you at the fair from 1-4pm on Thursday, June 14th!
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