Before
During
After
- Craft a short, confident elevator pitch about yourself.
- Research the companies you want to meet.
- Update and polish your resume; bring several printed copies.
- Practice talking through your experiences and resume highlights.
- Prepare thoughtful questions to ask recruiters.
- Prioritize which employers you'll visit and plan your route.
- Bring a notebook or folder to take notes during conversations.
- Practice good grooming and personal hygiene.
- Dress professionally and align with industry expectations.
- Collect recruiter contact info (business cards or LinkedIn.)
- If the representative can't answer your question, politely ask who you can connect with.
- Introduce yourself confidently with a firm handshake and a smile
- Engage actively in conversations and ask thoughtful questions.
- Listen attentively and show genuine interest in the representatives.
- Follow up with personalized thank-you emails or LinkedIn messages to the contacts you met.
- Attend additional campus events or industry meetups related to your field. (Info sessions!)
- Prepare for potential interviews or meetings by reviewing company information.
- Reference specific topics discussed to remind them of your conversation.
- Engage with their content by promoting or liking their posts.