Sagesse Job Fair 2016 1 Renault CLIO Restart your heart Starting from $16 950 Including VAT 1.2L Turbo automatic 120 hp Clio Pad 14.8x21 A5.indd 1 3/31/16 11:08 AM Sagesse Job Fair 2016 Organized by: Ms. Lara Maghariki Head of Communication Department Tel: 01 291091 ext.108 E-mail: [email protected] Mrs. Anne-Marie Moubarak Head of Career Services Center Tel: 01 291091 ext.800 E-mail: [email protected] www.uls.edu.lb Sagesse Job Fair 2016 Dear Students and job searchers, Job fairs are a great way to connect with potential employers. At ULS, job fairs are organized on a yearly basis. This is a great opportunity for students to meet a wide variety of employers and explore both jobs and internships. Keep in mind that Job fairs should be just one small part of your entire job search process; however, if you’re well prepared, they can be a successful part. Here are some useful tips to help make the most of your Job fair experience. I. Research: Have a plan of attack for the fair. Research the companies and organizations you are interested in. Take time to determine where your “ideal” employers are located. II. Be Proactive:You may only have three minutes to market yourself so be sure to make the most of your time. Start with the basics: approach the company representative in a friendly manner, make eye contact, offer a firm handshake, and show enthusiasm. Recite your brief script and prepare some questions just as you would for any employment interview. The most common question you will face is something along the lines of “tell us about yourself”. Obtain a business card or contact information for representatives of organizations that interest you in order to follow up after the fair. A great follow-up question for you to ask is, “What do I need to do to obtain a second interview with your firm?” III. Follow a certain dress code: Business suits always impress whether you are a man or a women. Avoid flashy colors, extensive jewelry or make-up. Stick to classic colors. The dress code should be applied in the interview as well. IV. Questions to Ask Employers at a Job Fair Your questions should be natural. Before asking questions, introduce yourself and establish rapport with the company reps. Listen carefully to their answers. Be courteous and be sure to thank them before closing the conversation. Try not to ask questions that could easily be answered by the company’s website (e.g., what does your company do?). 4 Sagesse Job Fair 2016 Do not read from this list. These are intended as examples of kinds of questions you could ask. 1. Where do ULS graduates typically work in your company? 2. What do you do at your company? 3. Does your company hire on a continual basis or only at certain times of year? 4. How long does your hiring process take? 5. What are the most important qualifications your company looks for in an employee? 6. Are there particular personality traits you look for? 7. What are your company’s major goals in the next few years? 8. Is there a GPA cut-off for your recruiting process? 9. What kinds of entry-level positions exist within your organization that would be open to someone with my background? 10. As an entry-level employee, what kind of career advancement opportunities would be open to me in two, or five years from now? 11. How many years do entry-level employees typically work for your company? Do you expect employees to relocate? 12. What is the training process like at your company? V. Resumes: Bring more than you think you will need — at least two for each organization. Your resume is your marketing document. Employers will rely on it to decide whether to give you an interview or not. Here are some tips for a good resume: 1. Do enough research about the employer and the field to decide which messages are most important to him and communicate these messages succinctly and clearly in a visually appealing format. 5 Sagesse Job Fair 2016 2. Style: a. Proofread to eliminate all spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors b. Use action verbs and strong adjectives c. Avoid repeating words or phrases. d. Don’t use the first person I or any pronouns. e. Be consistent and use the same grammatical style throughout. f. Avoid self-flattering terms such as «highly skilled, outstanding, or excellent.» Describe your accomplishments effectively. 3. Format: a. Stick to 1 page; use 2 pages if you have an advanced degree or extensive experience (10+ years). b. Use a conservative font (Arial or times new roman) with a 12 size. c. Select a format that suits your qualifications. Don’t automatically follow someone else’s, which may not suit what you have to say. d. Underline, bold face, and use bullets to emphasize your credentials. e. Don’t fold your CV’s, put them in a large envelope. 4. Content: a. Put name, address, and phone number at the top of the page. If you have a 2nd page, repeat your name at the top. b. If you are applying for a specific job, don’t hesitate to mention it in the objective statement at the beginning of your CV, if not just put a general one. c. Include all important information, such as dates of graduation (expected dates as well), major, GPA, addresses of the establishments where you studied and worked, etc d. In your work experience, put all relevant details: establishment, job description, responsibilities…etc e. Highlight skills, accomplishments, capabilities, and work experience. f. Give evidence of your personal impact: show not only that you completed tasks but that you contributed to organizational goals. 6 Sagesse Job Fair 2016 g. Include marketable and/or relevant data only; for example, include classes that have been most important in your education and are most relevant to the type of work you seek. CV’s should always be attached to a cover letter, so tailor them both to the specific qualification of the job for which you are applying and/or the employer. If you send your CV by mail, never forget to introduce it by a cover letter free of spelling and grammar mistakes. VI. After the fair, follow-up: There are two main methods of follow-up. Some suggest calling the recruiter within a few days of the fair. Another tactic would be to write a thank-you email and send it the next day to the address on the recruiter’s business card. The content of the mail should include thanking the recruiter for his/her time and restating your interest and qualifications for the position. Don’t hesitate to send thank you letters to the companies you are interested in. These letters will help you make a follow up on your application and your will make companies reps remember you. Therefore don’t forget to take Business cards from each representative you talk to. The job fair is one of many tools for you to connect with your employers, among all: personal networking, alumni, social media and jobs presentations. These tools can be reached through the ULS Career Services Center: ULS Career Services Center 7 Sagesse Job Fair 2016 This Center opened its doors in 2014 and it’s always there for you to benefit from its services to start and/or shift to a new career. Find your path, identify your strengths and competencies, connect with potential employers…. Can all be reached through the CSC coaching. What do you want to be? The Career Services Center accompanies students in their choices to determine their future career. It offers a full process to guide them choose the studies that satisfy their ambitions and lead them to their career objectives. The Career Services Center is not only for students The CSC also provides alumni and companies with all the services needed to recruit the best people for their jobs vacancies. The CSC ensures a contact area for students, alumni and companies to exchange needs, advice and experience. Continuous seminars, workshops, fairs are conducted to help students in their decision making process and facilitate their career development and professional integration. The CSC offers counselling services through one to one meetings. Rich documentation and interview simulation programs are at the disposal of all visitors. The Career Services Center is crucial for the orientation and the professional integration of students 8 Sagesse Job Fair 2016 in the labor market. The ULS implemented its CSC in the framework of its participation in the TEMPUS-OIPULES project. Our strength is in our network The La Sagesse alumni wide presence offers a good network for the CSC student-visitors as well as a counselling reference. The CSC maintains continuous contacts and partnerships with a large portfolio of well-known companies and potential recruiters to enlarge the ULS labor market share for its students. Our Clients: All of the followings can benefit from the services offered by the CSC: » La Sagesse University and other universities’ students. » High school students and their parents. » La Sagesse University’s staff. » La Sagesse alumni. » Companies and recruiters. THE CAREER SERVICES CENTER (CSC) HELPS YOU MAKE CHOICES ABOUT YOUR FUTURE AND DRAW YOUR CAREER PATH At the ULS-CSC: » Students can find all the assistance and services necessary for them to have a long-life career: Counselling, post school planning, documentation, workshops, web, self-assessment, professional contacts and network, job and training offers…etc » Professionals will find the right and qualified human resources for their companies.