Vulcan Materials: Operations Management Associate
Vulcan will interview on campus on November 9th

5 Easy Steps to Search  Jobs & Internships on Career Navigator

1. Go to the JOBS webpage & add it to your favorites.

• Kiewit 9am - 4pm November 8th
• Kinross Gold Corporation 9am - 4pm November 9th
• Walgreens November 9th
• Vulcan Materials 9am - 4pm November 9th
• Sherwin Williams 9am - 4pm November 14th
• Enterprise Rental Car 9am - 12pm November 16th
• Mervyn's 9am - 4pm November 26th

Why Should You Research Employers?

• To gain an understanding of the mission and purpose of the organization.



• To learn about career potential at different employers.



• To increase your awareness of the various companies that are in your targeted career field(s)



• To impress employers about your initiative to research their businesses and present yourself professionally.

• At a minimum, make sure that you are familiar with the following aspects of an employer:



• Company name, how long in existence, reputation and geographical location(s)



• What does the company do: Product lines and/or services (computers, customer service, teaching)



• Parent company and/or subsidiaries



• Financial picture of organization, assets, stock picture, recent mergers; is the company growing



• Who are the major competitors



• Career possibilities: do they have an internship or management training program; what is their typical career path for recent graduates
  
  
• Is mobility a career requirement



• Application Process

• Your parents, significant others, and your top ten favorite group of friends



• Don’t bring your backpack; it’s cumbersome for you, it gets in the way of others and it screams “student!” instead of “candidate!



• Get to the fair early- don’t wait for last half hour of the event. Recruiters put in a long day and probably won’t be appreciative if you show up when they are packing up their belongings to leave.

What Should I Wear? (Clothing and Accessories)

Generally, the appropriate attire for career fair attendees is more relaxed than what you’d wear to an actual job interview. In most cases “business casual” is the norm. However, if you’re unsure of the dress code (particularly for off-campus events), it would be wise to err on the overdressed side – you’ll make a better impression if you appear more like a professional and less like a sloppy student. Think of it as a dress rehearsal for your real interviews! Go to http://www.unr.edu/career/docs/dress.pdf.

Stop, Look and Listen!

Keep your eyes and ears open – there’s nothing wrong with subtly eavesdropping on the questions asked and answers received by your fellow career fair attendees. You might pick up some valuable information, as well as witness some real-life career and internship fair “do’s and don’ts.” In order to maximize your career fair experience, you must be an active participant and not just a browser. If all you do is stroll around, take company literature and load up on the ubiquitous freebies, you really haven’t accomplished anything worthwhile. It is essential to speak with the company representatives and ask meaningful questions.

Practice Makes Perfect

If possible, try to attend at least one career fair before beginning your formal job interview process. For new entrants into the professional career marketplace, this is a good way to make the transition into “self-marketing mode” without the formality and possible intimidation of a one-on-one job interview. It’s an opportunity that’s too valuable to miss.

During the Fair

Make a good first impression: make eye contact immediately when introducing yourself; give a firm handshake to get you off to a good start; smile and be polite – enthusiasm is an important quality. Body language often speaks louder than the spoken word. DO NOT: chew gum; fidget; play with your hair; look around when talking or being spoken to.

The JTSU Auditorium will be noisy that day and if they can’t hear you, they won’t remember you. Offer your resume. Ask for a business card or write down the representative’s name. It is okay to ask about their hiring procedures. You want to make sure you are doing it right. Communication is critical! Listen carefully to what the representative has to say. Avoid using filler words such as “um”, “like”, “you know.” Speak with a confident voice. If you don’t know what type of position you want, tell the recruiter things about yourself that will help determine what positions are most suitable for you. Learn to “sell” yourself in a minute or two. Practice a “quick sell” speech you can communicate to a recruiter who appears interested in you. You may consider this your personal commercial! Your “quick sell” will include:

• Your name



• Class standing (freshmen, sophomore, junior, senior)



• Your academic degrees, majors, minors, specializations, certifications, and relevant coursework



• How you became interested in your field/discipline



• Honors, awards, and achievements



• Specific skills you have that are applicable to the field



• Specific job training, relevant work experiences, volunteer and internships



• Positions of leadership and/or campus involvement



• Short and long term goals (education and career)



• Insight and enthusiasm for the company the recruiter represents

• Before beginning with your questions be sure to introduce yourself and establish rapport with the representatives.
• The questions you ask at a career fair depend upon your goals. Are you interested in finding out about a particular career field? Or have you researched the company and their employment opportunities, and thus have interest in a particular job?
• Pay close attention and listen carefully to their answers!
• Be courteous: before leaving, be sure to close the conversation and thank them.
• Don’t read directly from this list of questions at the Fair. If you are well prepared, you can truly be yourself.



1. How many employees does your company have?
2. What kind of entry-level positions exist within your organization?
3. How many employees are in my area of interest?
4. Does your company hire on a continual basis or just certain times of the year?
5. How long does the hiring process take?
6. What does your organization consider the 5 most important qualities in an employee?
7. Are graduate degrees important? If yes, in what areas?
8. What courses do you suggest in order to be a successful candidate?
9. Is there a G.P.A. cut-off in the recruiting process?
10. What personality traits are important for success in your company?
11. As an entry-level employee now, what can I expect to be doing 2, 5, 10 years from now?
12. As an entry-level employee now, what can I expect to be doing 2, 5, 10 years from now?
13. How long have you been with the company?
14. What things have your organization accomplished of which you are especially proud?
15. How many years does the entry-level employee typically stay with the company?
16. What is the retention rate in the company?
17. Do you expect your employees to relocate?

• Immediately following the fair, create a file containing important notes regarding information gained from employers and include company brochures.
• Mailing a thank you letter is not only appropriate, it can also bring attention to your name.
• You can send an initial or additional resume in your thank you letter. Again, point out your strengths. You can also call to make sure that your application is complete.
• When calling, be prepared and know/practice what you are going to say.

1. Describe an incident where you had a disagreement or clash with someone.
2. Tell me about the most difficult or frustrating person with whom you have worked.
3. Give an instance when you felt most pressured and stressed.
4. How do you go about organizing and scheduling your time?
5. Tell me about a time you made a decision that backfired.
6. Tell me about a time when you…….
• Were creative in solving a problem
• Missed an obvious solution to a problem
• Anticipated potential problems and developed preventative measures
• Got bogged down in the details of a problem
• Were disappointed in your behavior
• Were unable to complete a project on time

Vale R. Trujillo

What does Vale do as an Information Technology Intern?

- Administers daily backups of all company data
- Creates, modifies and deletes user accounts across multiple systems
- Installs, troubleshoots and supports end user software
- Supports Sarbanes-Oxley compliance effort
- Supports infrastructure and application enhancement projects

Altairnano will be attending the Engineering, Technical, and Science Career and Internship Fair next week.