Students: Get ready for Career Conference 

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will host the 56th annual Career Conference, Thursday, September 26, 2013 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. in the Ojibwe Ballroom, 3rd floor, Davies Center.

Sign up for Blugold CareerLink

Research Employers Attending

• View the list of organizations that have registered.
• Check Blugold CareerLink to identify the positions for which they will be recruiting
• Research their web sites to understand the types of departments and types of positions. 

Identify a list of potential employers

• List reasons you would like to work for them
• Prioritize these employers

Contact the employers before the conference

• Send a customized cover letter and resume to the recruiter
• Introduce yourself
• Tell them why you like their organization and why you are a good fit and let them know you will be at the Conference

Prepare and practice a mini presentation about yourself 

• Introduce yourself
• Explain why you are interested in their organization
• Explain why you would be a good fit (talk about skills, experience, etc.)
• Develop questions to ask (questions which demonstrate your knowledge of the organization)

Decide on a wardrobe - business professional attire is recommended.

Attend the Pre-Career Conference Reception

Wednesday, September 25, 2013
7:00–9:00 pm
UW-Eau Claire Davies Center Dakota Ballroom

Complimentary light refreshments. Cash bar. All recruiters and UW-Eau Claire students and faculty/staff are invited to attend the event.

While at the Career Conference

• Present yourself to the recruiter (Shake hands and make eye contact)
• Give them your mini-presentation
• Present your resume (with a customized career objective)
• Ask Questions
• Listen
• Ask if you can follow-up
• Ask for their card

NOTE: If the recruiter is interviewing for a specific position, get on their interview schedule.
If the recruiter is not interviewing for your specific position - ask for their help (a contact name; how to approach, next steps, policies).

Find a quiet spot to make notes

After the Career Conference

• Write thank you letters and/or emails
• Follow-up