Career Events

Keys to Success at Career Fairs

 Dress professionally.
 Bring multiple resumes.

 Research employers ahead of time.

 Be prepared to talk about how your training and experience matches company

       mission and services.
 Take business cards and company literature from each business representative.
 Determine which companies are the best match for your career interests.
 Write a thank you note to representatives from your target companies
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Why attend Career Fairs?

  • Discover employment opportunities.

  • Expand your professional network.

  • Gather the most up-to-date career information for the region.

  • Explore career opportunities and clarify your career goals.

  • Determine skills and attitudes employers require.

  • Critique your professional strengths and weaknesses.

  • Build confidence in your job interviewing skills.

Career Resource Center, Southwest Virginia Community College, 369 College Road,  P.O. Box  SVCC, Richlands, Virginia 24641

 Email: Sharon.Peery@sw.edu      Phone: 276.964.7544       Fax: 276.964.7744     EOE/AA