2008 Woodie Awards
Career Quest 2007
Kelsey Field
Issue date: 11/6/06 Section: Life & Times
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For those of you Rollins students thinking about your careers and how to get a head start for life after Rollins, consider the 2007 career fairs occurring in New York City, Atlanta and Washington DC. Held by the Career Conferences of America, Inc, the recruitment conferences have been going on for the last twenty years, and are a good way for students to get a chance to put themselves out there and find out who's hiring and what companies they would like to work for.
Although a little tedious, in order to go to the conference you must first apply (though when I inquired about the application process last year, I was informed by career services that if you apply you are accepted). The application process is free, as well as the conference itself, although you are expected to pay for your own transportation, food and lodging. The conference boasts that 51-percent of those who attend the conference received a second interview and at least 40-percent received at minimum one job offer.
There is no question the conference is a great way to network, as well as being able to be interviewed right there, on the spot. Also, for those who attend, the entire network of companies is available for your use. This includes most of the Fortune 1000 companies, as well as an additional 2,000 companies and governmental organizations from all around the globe.
However, keep in mind that because roughly 5,000 students attend the conference, you need to be ready for long lines and tough competition. Make sure you are dressed to impress, keeping in mind some helpful tips from the career services website. Be tasteful in what you wear; for women try a crisp suit with a nice scarf and for men a classy shirt. Be confident by looking the interviewers in the eye and giving a firm handshake; signal to them that you will be an asset to their company.
So mark your calendars for these conferences. The first conference is January 5, and is in New York City, the second is January 15th in Atlanta, and the final conference is January 29 in Washington DC. The deadlines for the applications are four days before the conference, and you must be invited in order to go. Check out the website http://www.careerconferences.com/c2007_stud_1.html for all the details, and make sure to stop by career services to make sure your resume is as great as can be.
Although a little tedious, in order to go to the conference you must first apply (though when I inquired about the application process last year, I was informed by career services that if you apply you are accepted). The application process is free, as well as the conference itself, although you are expected to pay for your own transportation, food and lodging. The conference boasts that 51-percent of those who attend the conference received a second interview and at least 40-percent received at minimum one job offer.
There is no question the conference is a great way to network, as well as being able to be interviewed right there, on the spot. Also, for those who attend, the entire network of companies is available for your use. This includes most of the Fortune 1000 companies, as well as an additional 2,000 companies and governmental organizations from all around the globe.
However, keep in mind that because roughly 5,000 students attend the conference, you need to be ready for long lines and tough competition. Make sure you are dressed to impress, keeping in mind some helpful tips from the career services website. Be tasteful in what you wear; for women try a crisp suit with a nice scarf and for men a classy shirt. Be confident by looking the interviewers in the eye and giving a firm handshake; signal to them that you will be an asset to their company.
So mark your calendars for these conferences. The first conference is January 5, and is in New York City, the second is January 15th in Atlanta, and the final conference is January 29 in Washington DC. The deadlines for the applications are four days before the conference, and you must be invited in order to go. Check out the website http://www.careerconferences.com/c2007_stud_1.html for all the details, and make sure to stop by career services to make sure your resume is as great as can be.
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