Tips

Come to the Student Careers Fair prepared with these tips to get the most out of the day.

Prior to the Student Careers Fair, you should:

• Check out the List of Exhibitors
• Research the exhibitors and find out what disciplines they would likely be targeting
• Ensure your resume is up-to-date with no spelling or grammatical errors
• Think about what questions to ask

During the Student Careers Fair, you should:

• Talk to as many companies as possible
• Dress well, you want to make a good impression
• Ask for detailed information on their graduate programs
• Pick up brochures and information material
• Take plenty of notes
• Bring copies of your resume and ask if you can leave them with exhibiting employers
• Be confident

After the Student Careers Fair, you should:

• Follow up any leads from the Student Careers Fair
• Make a note of closing dates
• Read through all of the information you have received
• Decide which graduate programs you would like to apply for

Suggested Questions

Here are some helpful questions you might like to ask exhibitors at the CQUniversity Student Careers Fair.

• What does your company do?
• What discipline or disciplines are you focusing on?
• Tell me about your graduate program?
• Are many graduates recruited by your organisation?
• What are the usual selection procedures?
• Do people in the graduate program move in to full-time work once the program has finished?
• What kind of qualities must a graduate possess to be hired by your organisation?
• Are there opportunities for further career advancement beyond the graduate program?
• Does your organisation support employees with further professional development?
• What are some of the challenges of working in the industry?
• What sort of work can I expect to be doing as part of the graduate program?
• How long does the recruitment process take?
• Would I be able to leave a copy of my resume with you?
• Could I please have your business card?