Challenge--Student Information
Overview of Day--Thursday,
November 13, 2008
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8:30 am - 9:00 am |
Registration
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9:00 am - 12:00 noon
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Information Session/Career Fair
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12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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Interviews
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Preparing
for CHALLENGE

- Contact
your Career Center for registration procedures.
- Attend Information/Orientation Session offered by your
Career Center to learn about a hiring policy handed down by the Federal
Government which will affect you as you apply for jobs and internships.
- Prepare a resume. The Career Center on your campus will work
with you to ensure that you have a resume that reflects your unique
qualifications.
- Review employer information on this web site or in your
school's Career Center.
- Review
Hiring
Regulations.
- Schedule a mock interview with your Career Center to
practice your interview skills.
- Be sure you have professional attire to wear, first
impressions are very important.
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Additional
resources
to help you prepare for the Fair:
1.
Career
Fair Preparation Materials published by the National Association of
Colleges &
Employers
2.
Making
the Most of a Career Fairs
The Challenge Consortium organizes this Fair to
assist students in finding jobs and internships.
Students are responsible for all necessary precautions when interviewing for
or accepting positions
with the organizations attending the Fair as well as for checking the
credentials and integrity of any employer.
Comments
from Students who attended:
- "Very professional, impressive. Gave me a good feeling and
confidence."
- "Things were kept organized and people were always there to help."
- "Position descriptions were very helpful. I was able to check my
interests, skills, education to see if the position was for me."
- "It was a great experience."
- "There were more opportunities than just those listed."
- "Employers were nice and helpful."