{"586448":{"#nid":"586448","#data":{"type":"news","title":"First All Majors Spring Career Fair Takes Place This Week","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECalling all job-seekers at Georgia Tech \u0026ndash; the first-ever spring All Majors Career Fair will be held Thursday, Feb. 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in McCamish Pavilion.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAll Georgia Tech students and recent alumni are invited to attend. More than 100 employers will be in attendance and will be looking to fill various types of professional employment, from summer internships to full-time positions. Here\u0026rsquo;s more information about the fair, why you should go, and how you can prep.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDetails \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhile the career fair for all majors held in the fall is led by a student committee, this event has been coordinated by a team within the Center for Career Discovery and Development (C2D2) that includes Employer Relations Coordinator Alan Botkin and Director of Employer Relations Patricia Bazrod.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBotkin joined the team for the career fair this past fall and has managed company registration, logistics, and scheduling for the upcoming fair.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEmployer spots at Georgia Tech career fairs are in high demand \u0026mdash; registration for the spring event opened in November and has garnered 120 registered companies, with 89 on a waitlist\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The Georgia Tech fall career fair is where most recruiters start their Southeast recruiting tour,\u0026rdquo; Bazrod said. \u0026ldquo;The spring career fair has proven to have similar appeal to companies.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELuckily, waitlisted companies have the opportunity to participate in a virtual career fair on Feb. 15. Look \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.careereco.com\/Events\/Gatech\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E for more details.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EMore than 100 companies will be attending the event, making it the perfect opportunity for students to begin building a professional network. Employers will range from Fortune 100 companies to the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) to the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI). A full list of employers can be viewed \u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech-csm.symplicity.com\/events\/2b27c000bc55f58287381b02c2ca08cd\/employers\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E. For those attending the event, no pre-registration is required, but bring a GT ID or BuzzCard for admittance.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis is the first time a career fair will be held in McCamish Pavilion since its renovation in 2012. The change of location is expected to help with lines, navigation, and access for students. Students can attend any time between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. and can re-enter throughout the day.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhy go?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFourth-year chemical and biomolecular engineering major Yuri Terada has a unique insight on career fairs at Tech. She worked with C2D2 at both the 2016 Spring Internship and Co-Op Fair and the 2016 All Majors Fall Career Fair, assisting with check-in and directing attendees around the fair.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Meeting the recruiters and asking about their experiences with a company is the best way to learn if the company and the position are a good fit for you,\u0026rdquo; she said. \u0026ldquo;The career fair provides students with an opportunity to make an impact on recruiters while gaining practical knowledge.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA typical conversation with a company representative at a career fair revolves around a student\u0026rsquo;s resume. This gives students the chance to elaborate on their experiences and highlight their accomplishments.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;Often times,\u0026rdquo; Terada notes, \u0026ldquo;recruiters ask you to tell them more about your experiences, so that\u0026rsquo;s a good chance to walk them through your resume and focus on your skills.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EToward the end of a fruitful conversation, students are encouraged to ask for the recruiter\u0026rsquo;s business card or contact information. Having the business card of a representative allows the student to follow up with the organization, send a thank you note, and have a direct contact to a company they might be interested in.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026ldquo;The spring career fair is great for students who may not have been prepared for job searching during the fall semester,\u0026rdquo; Botkin said. He also noted that the career fair exposes students to companies they may not have seen before and allows them to get an understanding of a company\u0026rsquo;s culture.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;I knew of a student who was considering an offer for\u0026nbsp;a job at a large company but turned down the offer after attending the fall career fair and finding a smaller company that seemed like a better fit, \u0026rdquo; he said.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESome students may believe that career fairs are a one-stop shop for a job, but that isn\u0026rsquo;t always the case. This does not mean they should avoid going, however.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;The career fair is a great time for exploration,\u0026rdquo; Bazrod said. \u0026ldquo;Go \u0026lsquo;shopping\u0026rsquo; and find a company that interests you.\u0026rdquo; The career fair offers valuable networking time, regardless of whether a job is found.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to Prepare\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Col\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELook your best.\u003C\/strong\u003E First impressions are important. Try to dress in business professional attire. This includes a suit with a tie for men and a suit, pantsuit, or dress with a jacket for women. Neutral colors and conservative footwear are encouraged, as is clean grooming. \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gtcampuscloset.com\/\u0022\u003ECampus Closet\u003C\/a\u003E is a great resource for students looking to rent business attire.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDo your research.\u003C\/strong\u003E Check \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech-csm.symplicity.com\/students\/?signin_tab=0\u0022\u003ECareerBuzz\u003C\/a\u003E to look at the positions companies are hiring for. Read the job descriptions and take note of your skills that match with those desired. When you\u0026rsquo;re speaking with the representative, highlight those attributes. It also doesn\u0026rsquo;t hurt to know about a company\u0026rsquo;s culture, background, and goals. Asking specific questions of a representative will show them that you have genuine interest in their organization.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrepare with C2D2\u0026rsquo;s help.\u003C\/strong\u003E Workshops will be held throughout the week for career fair preparation. A list of events can be viewed \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/career.gatech.edu\/workshops\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. Advising is also available for students seeking career assistance. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/career.gatech.edu\/majors-advisors-breakdown\u0022\u003EHere\u003C\/a\u003E are more details on career advising.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAllow yourself enough time.\u003C\/strong\u003E Plan your schedule in advance so you can make the most of the career fair. Don\u0026rsquo;t hesitate to come in and out of the fair between classes. Fairs are often busiest during lunch hour, so plan to encounter longer lines during those times. Once you arrive at the fair, get your bearings and locate the companies you\u0026rsquo;re interested in speaking to. Use the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.careerfairplus.gt_ga\u0026amp;hl=en\u0022\u003EC2D2 Career Fair App\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for a map and list of attending companies.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrepare your career portfolio.\u003C\/strong\u003E Practice a \u0026ldquo;career pitch\u0026rdquo; ahead of time to ensure that you\u0026rsquo;re comfortable talking with recruiters. Bring multiple copies of your resume. Think of your goals and place an objective statement at the top of your resume, so recruiters will know exactly what you\u0026rsquo;re looking for.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETake notes.\u003C\/strong\u003E After speaking with a recruiter, jot down a few things that stood out to you from the conversation. Include further questions, application dates, and contact details that were mentioned.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBe kind to yourself and others!\u003C\/strong\u003E Don\u0026rsquo;t get discouraged if a recruiter seems disinterested or tells you to \u0026ldquo;apply online.\u0026rdquo; Remember that they\u0026rsquo;ve talked with hundreds of students and might just be tired from the day. Respect other students at the fair, keep your conversations to a reasonable length, and don\u0026rsquo;t forget that everyone\u0026rsquo;s in the same position \u0026mdash; job searching!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAll Georgia Tech students and recent alumni are invited to attend. More than 100 employers will be in attendance and will be looking to fill various types of professional employment, from summer internships to full-time positions. 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