Preparation for Career Day should include reviewing the websites of the employers who have committed to attend to learn about their philosophies, their goals, their work and their employment opportunities. Preparation also includes formulating appropriate lines of inquiry based upon your research.  DO NOT approach an employer and ask him/her to "tell me about your organization and the opportunities available". Rather, DO introduce yourself by stating your department, when you plan to graduate and the types of opportunities that you know are available with that employer (based upon your research) and why they are of interest to you, as well as a good match for your education and prior experience.

Prior to Career Day

1. Research the employer participants by visiting their websites prior to the event. Job descriptions from those employers who send them in advance will be compiled in a packet which will be available, at the latest, on Career Day. In all likelihood, this packet will be available to you prior to Career Day. Refer to the OCS website for tips on Employer Research.
2. Prior to Career Day, think about what you are looking for in a position and what you have to offer. Prepare a 2-minute pitch:  your name, department, prior degree(s), current degree program, brief description of prior relevant experience and your immediate career goal. Formulate questions for the various employers who will attend career day. Refer to the OCS website for tips on Interviewing.
3. Prioritize the employers you wish to see.

On Career Day

1. Wear business/interview attire. Bring your business cards, at least 50 copies of your resume, a pad and pen.
2. Plan to arrive for Career Day when it starts (typically 12:30pm) and stay until it ends (4:00pm).
3. Don't forget your Health Sciences identification.
4. While waiting to talk with each representative, review any literature available and think about the questions you want to ask.
5. If the line for your target is long, select another employer from your priority list to speak with in the interim.
6. Introduce yourself to your target: smile, shake hands, offer your resume. When you have concluded your discussion, ask for a business card for purposes of follow-up and thank you, if appropriate.
7. After each interaction, jot down quick notes for future reference.

After Career Day

1. Within two weeks following Career Day, send follow-up letters to those employers you wish to pursue as well as cover letters and resumes to those with whom you did not speak.