Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Focus, Preparation! Can Help College Students Win Over Employers at Job Fairs BETHLEHEM, PA—To employers who participate in campus job fairs, students with a clear career focus, professional look, and a resume in hand are the most likely to stand out in a crowd of college nanrliriatp.'; The employers revealed their expectations of student job seekers in a survey conducted by Amber Palomares, program coordinator for Midlands Technical College, Columbia, South Carolina. The results are reported in the Journal of Career Planning & Employment, published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Based on the findings, students can attract the interest of employers at job fairs in the follow ing ways: • Have a clear career direction. Students who say Til take anything” or answer "I don't know" when asked about jobs or careers that interest them are unlikely to be invited to interview with an employer. • Dress in business casual or business attire. (Dress expectations are higher among employers who formally interview students at job fairs.) • Have a printed resume handy should an employer request a copy. In general, only employers who conduct formal interviews at job fairs expect stu dents to also provide a scannable resume, reference letters, and a portfolio. • Research the organization(s) where they are inter ested in working. • Inquire about job opportunities, not earning potential. Except for employers conducting formal interviews, many consider it a mistake for students to bring up the subject of salary. The National Association of Colleges and Employers is the leading source of information for career services practitioners who advise college students and graduates in career planning and the job-search process and for human resources pro fessionals who recruit and hire college graduates. There's a select few who have the vision to see beyond what others may dismiss as just mere scribbling. At Software Architects, we look at every IT concept and idea as if they were true realities. As a result, we've become a leading provider of unique and innovative solutions that far exceed the expectations of our clients. And while we could go on about who we are and what we do, we know that you know a real opportunity when you see one. E-Commerce • Internet/Intranet • Client/Server Relational Databases • Microsoft Technologies • Data Warehousing It all begins with your first day of work. We'll put your talents to use through a variety of rewarding and challenging assignments. And since we take pride in keeping the cutting edge close to home, you'll work with the latest, most innovative technologies through local projects. In other words, no travel. Plus, in order to assure your career development, we provide you with our New Grad Training Program and a mentor. We also have a Sponsorship Program that not only helps guide you through your initial steps but makes you feel part of the Software Architects, Inc. family. We are with you every step of the way providing you with the resources you need to succeed. After all, our success depends on you. Software Architects, Inc. will be on campus for the 25th Annual Career Fair Xtra 2000. We will be interviewing for entry-level Software Development positions on Friday, September 8, 2000. Please stop by our booth to schedule an interview time. We look forward to meeting you! If you are unable to attend, please forward your resume to: Monica Dabney at mdabneyesark.com for Tampa opportunities or Lenny Myers at lmyersesark.com for Atlanta opportunities. Visit our website at www.sark.com EOE Software Architects, Inc.® _