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Career Exploration 2-Day Fair : Oct 3 & 4
Student Information
We are pleased to announce the Fall 2007 Careers Exploration Week Monday, October 1 to Friday, October 5, 2007. The week will be packed with career development activities and programs including the 37th Annual Fall Fair.
During this week we will provide you with an array of graduate school and employment opportunities to assist you in your career planning for the future.
This year we have made some changes to the format of the week's activities that will enhance your overall experience.
Specifically, we have extended the fair to two days.
This way we can increase the number of companies which will attend and allow you more time to interact with the recruiters.
Additionally, we have merged the Career Fair and the Graduate and Professional Schools' Recruitment Fair to allow you a one-stop shop deal.
Particularly for those of you who are uncertain as to your immediate plans after graduation, having the opportunity to chat with employees and graduate school recruiters during the same event can offer some assistance in making a sound decision.
Over the years we have hosted hundreds of first class graduate and professional schools and employers from all across the country, eager to recruit Howard University 's finest students. This year is no exception.
Take full advantage of these outstanding opportunities by registering with the Career Services Office using the instructions in the box above.
Dressing for the Career & Graduate School Recruitment Fairs
 You've heard it said time and time again that you don't get a second chance to make a first impression.
How many times have you had to beat yourself up for not taking full advantage of the single shot you had at presenting yourself in the best way possible and lost that golden opportunity to land that internship, summer job, scholarship, or graduate assistantship?
Though an impressive GPA and resume are critical to the success of your career search, how you present yourself is equally, if not more critical to making the impression that puts you ahead of the pack in the race for that highly desired position.
Depending upon your fashion style, whether it is the latest trends for the club scene or mere college senior casual, a job interview, whether at a career fair or in a formal office setting, may be the cause for some drastic wardrobe augmentation.
 In most business and technical interviews, when it comes to your appearance, conservatism and conformity are in order. While many companies have adopted the official casual dress code, don't try to set new standards in the interview.
When in doubt, it is better to be too conservative than to be too flashy. For men and women, a suit is the best bet.
A Final Check
Of course, your appearance is only as good as your grooming. Create a final checklist to review before you go on an interview and/or attend the Career Fair:
Attend to your personal hygiene (Take a shower and brush your teeth.)
Neatly trim hair.
Clean your fingernails.
Ladies, wear conservative make-up.
No runs in your stockings.
Shoes polished.
No excessive jewelry: men should refrain from wearing earrings.
No missing buttons, crooked ties, or lint.
Iron your shirt.
Dark colored suits are preferable (navy, gray, charcoal). They carry more authority than lighter shades.
Stand and walk with your head erect.
Keep your hand gestures to a minimum.
Offer a firm but not bone-crushing handshake (both male and female).
Make eye contact with the interviewer.
A pleasant and confident smile is recommended. A poker look on your face conveys a too serious, contemplative persona. Career Fair Evaluation
It is our desire to provide you with the best services available. For this reason we solicit your feedback on the Career Fair.
Please download the Student Feedback Form and complete it after you have attended the fair. Completed forms may be turned in at the registration booth at the fair or they may be delivered to the Career Services Offices directly or by fax at (202) 462-4267. |
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