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i^rarppi- F Career^ ? Fair 1993 will give you your first opportunity this year to be in the spotlight before employers. From 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 14th, you'll be able to meet one-on-one with company representatives at the Carolina Plaza on Assembly Street. The Career Fair Express will be available during Fair hours to provide students, faculty, and staff free transportation from the Russell House to the Carolina Plaza. Carolina's image shines in the eyes of many employers. In turn, many of these employers will be present for this year's CThe Spotlii is On Yo todays economy, the spotlight is on yo above the rest in order to be a and successful candidate. Em being overwhelmed with resume' cations for single positions and c be selective in their choice of Those students who begin 1 process early will have a definite over those who have no clear preparation. Early planning is the key to beinc candidate for positions both bet lowing graduation. When beg career piaiuiiiiy pieces, u it> in begin by first researching you includes exploring your interest ferred work style, your skills desires. Students are encouraged to be with the University Career Ce their freshman year. Tt Planning/Assessment and 2 - 3ir ] J Fair. The purpose of the Career Fair is trifold. It gives students the opportunity to explore career opportunities with potential employers, employers an opportunity to meet the students and showcase their organizations, and the University an opportunity to present to employers the many talented students at Carolina. This tabloid celebrates the 18th Annual Career Fair at the University of South Carolina. The tabloid is designed to help students get the maximum benefit from participating in the Career Fair and gives a preview of the agencies and companies that participate. For your convenianno the* tahlniH inHnHoc an I IVIl W ) II IV IWk/IVIVJ II IVIWUVU wi I alphabetized list of the employU Relations Departm beginning yourstrate u to "shine" by defining your ce competitive guide you, if necesss ployers are Counselors are avail _ i i: ^ A ^ s ana appn- reseaiainiiy em uuu an afford to inventories, using co candiates. puter career guidan [he career resources, and guidi j advantage you through the Can planning or Library. The Student Emplc 3 a qualified ment Center can ass ore and fol- you in gaining the n< inning your essary career-relat iperative to experience you ne rself. This through such prograi 5, your pre- as: Job shadowir , and your part-time jobs, sum and Cooperative Ed gin working open for students < nter during sophomore, and juni ^e Career ed experience, coup Academic ricular and volunteer Career Fair ers and the majors they are here to recruit. Review the listing then make notes of the employers you are interested in meeting. If your major is not listed, it does not nenessarilv mean there ~ "" / are no opportunities available for you. Many times employers only list those positions for which they have multiple openings. If you are interested in learning about positions that may not be on the recruitment list, you must show initiative and ask employers ahrvnt no<;itinn<5 in whirh vnu are ?r ~ ?.. J interested. Before approaching an employer, be prepared to make a good impression. There are some definite Do's and Don'ts. Look for them in the tabloid. In addition to the Do's and Don'ts, there is a list of the types of questions ent can assist you in your char jgies for career success tion. ireer choice and also try, in selecting a major. During lable to assist you with advantag upation, taking career the Place ice ng Early Planning is th ser to being a qualifiec >y- did ate for posi !ist r .1 L.i; i ?, 3c- ooin uciure aiiu ic ed ing graduation. ig, mer jobs, internships, refined ar ucation. Positions are Juring their freshman, The Spotl or years. Career- relat- So, do it i led with your extra-curexperiences enhances 1993 you should ask employers. I K A l? A A MA MA A M f A! LA A IP A 1*^ i A I A A licit; cue many umei cuuuiet> enclosed that should assist you in your job search preparation. If you read the tabloid from cover-to-cover, make notes about what is appropriate and inappropriate, and approach the Career Fair with a positive attitude, you could walk away with a potential Co-op or internship opportunity or an opportunity to interview for a full-time position when the employer returns for On OamniiQ Rpnniitinn later Hnr . J, .?.W. ing the year. The least you could walk away with are some valuable future contacts. THE SPOTLIGHT IS ON YOU! So do it in Carolina $tyle...SHINE!! ices for job success upon graduaour junior and senior years, take ie of the services offered through iment Office. Attend a placement hhhi orientation, job search, and skill development ie key workshops, refine your resume, identify geo/ C3I1- aranhical nreferences. research employers tions through the Career .. Library, use USC )IIOW- Search resume referral service, and interview on camnus. This is the time to have your job search strategies id ready to put in to action. light is on You! n Carolina style....Shine! September 13,1.993