Recruitment Event

By Brooke:

Recruitment Events and Careers Fairs are built entirely around selling yourself as a great fit for the company. We've all heard of perfecting your "elevator speech" or a 30-second to one minute speech about yourself and your accomplishments. For students, elevator speeches will typically include:

• Your name
• Your major (and second major or minors if applicable)
• Your year in school/graduation date
• Previous applicable work experience
• Leadership or volunteer experience on campus or in the community
• Strengths or skills you have that would fit well in the position for which you are applying. 

Employers have heard these speeches several times and have gone through the good, the bad, and the ugly. The key to perfecting these speeches is to sound genuine without being overly enthusiastic and showing confidence without bragging. Remember, these employers are not only looking for a candidate with strong technical skills, intelligence, and maturity, but also for someone who fits well into their company culture and who they would ultimately enjoy working with.

Using the skills you've gained abroad can set your elevator speech apart and can also be a great conversation starter as you proceed with the informal interview process at a Recruitment Event or Career Fair.