For students and alumni who need last minute advice on how to succeed at the Industry/Career Expo

1. Industry/Career Expo • October 19
LAST MINUTE EXPO
PREP
Kristy Amburgey
Valerie Kielmovitch

2. Industry/Career Expo
Industry/Career Expo
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
ICI Center
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
*Professional Dress Required*

3. Prepare
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Review the list of companies
Create a targeted company list
Research those companies
Apply for jobs ahead of time
Customize resumes for specific companies
Prepare and practice what you plan to say

4. Practice
• Elevator speech or introduction
– “It is nice to meet you [Ms. Smith]. I am very happy to see that
[company name] is attending the Career Expo this year. I have
been following [company name] for a long time. I am a junior
in the [__] program at Embry-Riddle. I plan to graduate in [May
2014]. As a [__] student, I am interested in the work that
[company name] is doing on the [__] project. I went to the
company website and saw that you have an internship
program. Could you tell me more about this program?”
• Interview questions
– Perfect Interview
– Review details at http://careers.erau.edu/landoffer/interviewing/index.html

5. Wear
• Professional attire
– Gentlemen: suits with long sleeve button-down shirts
and ties in conservative colors
– Ladies: skirt or pant suits with appropriate blouses in
conservative colors
– Shine your shoes
• Flight and ROTC uniforms
• Cultural and religious options
• Business casual if professional attire is
unavailable or not appropriate for your industry

6. Wear
Visit the Career Services Pinterest group
[http://pinterest.com/eraucsodb/] and peruse
the What to Wear – Men, What to Wear – Women
and What Not to Wear – Men and Women boards
for ideas on professional dress.

7. Bring
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Eagle Card
Resumes
Supporting documentation (logbooks)
Pen and pad-folio/notebook
No more than one bag

8. Show Respect
• Use general etiquette rules
• Be mindful of the person’s time
• Be understanding when things may not work
in your favor
• Wait politely but listen to other conversations
• Avoid the “grab and go” tactic
• Don’t leave your resume
• Be genuine

9. Know
When you arrive:
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Swipe your Eagle Card
Create a nametag
Turn off your cell phone
Freshen breath
Review the program
Walk the floor

10. Know
When you introduce yourself:
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Give a good handshake
Speak clearly
Use appropriate language; avoid slang
Project positive body language
– Smile and eye contact
• Show enthusiasm
– Share your interests and passions

11. Know
When you interact with employers:
• Ask well-thought-out questions
– Avoid asking “what do you do?”
• Articulate your strengths
– Relate them to what the company needs
• Show enthusiasm
– Share your interests and passions
• Know that lunch is 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm

12. Follow-up
• Keep records of who you meet at each
company
– Write down full names and email addresses
• Send a thank you email or note

13. Stay Connected to Career Services
Connect, follow, join and like Career Services
via all our communication methods…
Career Services Website
EagleHire Network
ERAU Connection
ERNIE/Blackboard
Facebook
Going Places Career Blog
LinkedIn
Pinterest
Twitter

14. Contact
Career Services
Room 250, Student Center
(386) 226-6054
careers@erau.edu
http://careers.erau.edu