Job/Interview/Career Fairs

(Please note: Career, Job and Interview Fairs are added to the following list throughout the academic year. If you have a fair to post, please contact Career Services with detailed information career@dbq.edu Thank you.)

  A      SECTION A (Listings per the request of the site)

  B      SECTION B (Local, State, & National Career/Job Fair Information)

  C      SECTION C (CAREER FAIR TIPS FOR STUDENTS)

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A

SECTION A: LISTINGS PER THE REQUEST OF THE SITE

***WBA Winter Broadcast Job/Career Fair, Wednesday, January 27, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Monona Terrace Convention Center/Hilton Hotel, One John Nolen Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53703. No pre-registration required. http://www.wi-broadcasters.org/

***34th Annual University of Northern Iowa Recruiting Fair, February 5-7, 2010, they anticipate over 120 American International schools from over 70 countries to attend the fair.  This event gives seniors and alumni the opportunity to meet and interview with American K-12 schools from around the globe.  Candidates typically average six interviews each.  For more information visit www.uni.edu/placement/overseas 

***Engineering Job & Internship Fair, Wednesday, February 10, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m., University of Iowa, Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA  http://www.engineering.uiowa.edu/career-services/career-and-job-fairs-students.php

***Summer Camp Fair, Wednesday, February 10 and also Thursday, February 18, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Luther College, Dahl Centenniel Union, Decorah, IA

*** Spring Career/Volunteer Fair, Thursday, February 11, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Simpson College, Cowles Athletic Center, Indianola, IA

***Meet Eide Bailly Day, A Sneak Preview Into Your Future, 3999 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 100, Dubuque, IA. 11:30 a.m. Registration, 12:00 Program begins with lunch, 4:00 p.m. Program Concludes. For more info or to RSVP contact Kimberly Feltes at 563-557-6179 or kfeltes@eidebailly.com by Friday, February 5th.

***Job Summit, Thursday, February 18, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Buena Vista University, Dows Conference Harold Walters Siebens Forum, 610 W. Fourth Street, Center, Storm Lake, IA http://www.bvu.edu/career/

**28th Annual Chicago Advertising Federation Career Day, Friday, February 26,  http://www.chicagoadfed.org/. Registration Rates: $90 Early Bird (on or before January 1, 2010); $100 Regular Rate (on or after January 2, 2010)

***Spring Career Fair, Thursday, March 4, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Luther College, Dahl Centenniel Union, Decorah, IA http://www.lutherancolleges.org/events/collegefairs

***Nursing/Health Sciences Fareer Fair, Tuesday, March 9, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Allen College, Waterloo, IA

**Speed Networking, Wednesday, March 17, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Morningside College, Sioux City, IA http://www.siouxcitygo.com/reader/events/Msidespeednetworking09.html

***ProFair Career Fair, Tuesday, March 30 12:00 - 4:00 p.m., St. Ambrose University, Rogalski Center Ballroom, Davenport, IA  http://www.gotoprofair.org/

***Annual Career Extravaganza (job/graduate school/internship fair), hosted by the University of Dubuque, Loras & Clarke Colleges and NICC.  This event is held every Spring term.  On the Loras College campus, 1:00pm - 4:00pm, Thursday, 4/8/10, with an alternate date of Thursday, 4/15/10 if inclement weather.  Future details to follow.  Please contact UD's Career Services for more information career@dbq.edu or (563)-589-3132  [Spring, 2009 on the UD Campus; Spring, 2010 on the Loras College campus; Spring, 2011 on the Clarke College Campus; Spring, 2012 on the UD Campus, etc.]

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B

SECTION B:  LOCAL, STATE, & NATIONAL JOB/CAREER FAIR LISTINGS

***Aviation Career/Job Fair Listing for every 3 months http://www.bestaviation.net/job_fair/

***Consider Iowa/Job Fair Listing http://www.consideriowa.org/career/fairs.cfm

 ***Iowa College Access Network 12 month list of College Fairs within the state of Iowa http://www.icansucceed.org/

***Iowa Workforce Development Job Fair Listing(s) 12 month list at http://www.iowaworkforce.org/jobfair.asp

***Jobs Online.net (Job Fairs)  12 month list  http://www.jobsonline.net/

***National Career Fairs 12 month list at http://www.nationalcareerfairs.com/

***National Career/Job Fairs by Careerbuilder.com 12 month list at  http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobseeker/careerfairs/default.aspx?sc_cmp1=JS_CF_Nav_Home 

***National Job Fairs by EmploymentGuide.com 12 month list at  http://www.employmentguide.com/browse_jobfairs.html

***National Job Fairs by Monster.com 12 month list at  http://resources.monster.com/job-fairs/

***National Association of Colleges and Employers Job Fair Listing(s) 12 month list at http://central.nacelink.com/index.php

***PSI Diversity Job Fair national 12 month list at  http://www.psijobfair.com/Schedule.aspx

***Targeted Job Fairs for Technology, Engineering & Security Clearance national 12 month list at  http://www.targetedjobfairs.com/tjf/eventtypes/

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C 

SECTION C: CAREER FAIR TIPS FOR STUDENTS

Tip #1, Attire:

Dress Professionally & Bring Copies of Your Resume

Tip #2, What You Can Expect: 

To make job/internship contacts

To explore careers and network with employers

To collect employer information

Tip #3, How to Prepare:

Learn which organizations will be there and plan which ones you want to visit

Even if the organization is not looking for your particular major currently, ask about possibilities for future openings in your major or other areas

Know your career goals

Develop a one minute introduction (name; interest in their organization; examples of how your interests match the organization's needs; tell what you have to offer the employer; and find out with whom you should follow-up if interested in the position)

Tip #4, Why Employers Attend:

To attract potential employees

To increase awareness of their organization

To fill position openings

To provide information about careers

To let students know what opportunities exist

Tip #5, Questions to Ask Employers:

What qualifications do you seek in your employees?

I'm a ______________ major. What career opportunities exist for my major in your organization?

What is your organization's management style?

Do you offer a training program for this position?

What are the opportunities for advancement?

I see in the program you have careers in ________________. Can you tell me more about them?

I would like to use my skills and get more experience before I graduate.  Do you ever hire student interns or co-ops? 

Do your interns work part-time throughout the school year or just during the summer?

For what kind of special projects do you hire interns?

Tip #6, Make an excellent impression by:

Dressing and acting professionally

Exhibiting confidence and enthusiasm

Making good eye contact

Having a firm handshake

Communicating clearly

Answering questions clearly and quickly

Ask questions showing knowledge in your field

Being assertive, getting down to business

Having your resume ready to hand the recruiter when asked

Showing acceptance if the recruiter prefers you to go to the organization's website to apply

Not smoking or chewing gum

Not asking about salary or benefits in the first meeting

Tip #7, Follow-up:

Ask for the recruiter's business card

Ask if there is a different contact person with whom to follow-up

Find out their decision-making time frame