How To Attend DCU's Virtual Careers Fair
Season 2, Episode 1, Oct 05, 2020, 06:51 PM
Are you a final year or postgraduate student in DCU thinking about your future career? Don't miss the DCU Virtual Careers Fair on October 15th from 11am to 3pm.
Hear from DCU Careers Consultant Siobhan Murphy and Ibby Mangi from Career Fair Plus on how the fair will run and how to optimise your time with recruiters. This episode contains all you need to know on how to prepare for your interactions with employers and advice on how to get the most from the resources and opportunities provided. If you are thinking about attending, this podcast is not to be missed!
How to Attend DCU’s Virtual Careers Fair
Show Notes: 19 minutes and 37 seconds
00:00- 00:50 Introduction
Introduction of speakers Siobhan Murphy (DCU Careers Consultant) and Ibby Mangi (Career Fair Plus).
Quick introduction of today’s topic: What is a virtual careers fair, and how to make the best of the Career Fair Plus App.
00:50- 03:15 What Is A Virtual Career Fair?
A career fair taking place completely online.
More prep work involved in advance, downloading app, booking interactions with recruiters, preparing yourself technologically.
First step: download the Career Fair Plus App and find DCU’s Career Fair, see which companies are involved and start researching in advance of the fair.
03:15- 04:20 What does an appointment look like?
Video chat with recruiter, but not a formal interview.
Informal chat to pitch yourself to recruiters and ask any questions about the company.
Students can book appointments on app, or web portal and will get a private link for the call.
04:20-6:30 Top Tips for Recruiter Interaction
Before the meeting, research the company, know who you’re speaking with.
Prepare one or two questions about the company/position.
Practice your elevator pitch, sell who you are and what you do.
Project professionalism, dress well, test technology, tidy background and space
6:30-8:20 Student Feedback on Virtual Fairs
10 minute meetings fly by.
Know what you want to share and find out in advance to maximise your time.
Skill sessions coming with top tips from DCU Careers Service.
8:20-10:30 What is a drop-in room?
A drop in room holds typically up to 50 people and doesn’t require an appointment.
An open group conversation with a recruiter.
If you don't get an appointment, or require more information a student can still interact with the companies.
Some apps allow employers to view students CVs but not in this case.
10:30-15:30 Top Tips for Group Drop-Ins
Be polite and professional.
Wait for an opening, use the chat feature to introduce yourself.
Depending on employer’s method, ask questions and collect information.
Be prepared to adapt to each room as recruiters can run rooms differently.
Learn from listening to others questions and leave room in an appropriate manner.
15:30- Summary of Ibby’s Top Tips
Be prepared, download app, do research, book appointments.
Test technology to feel comfortable and prepare your environment.
Practice your elevator pitch, what you will say.
Dress appropriately and have questions ready for recruiters.
Take notes on paper so recruiters can see you’re organised and you don’t mix up companies.
Follow up on meetings, gain contacts, virtual business cards, LinkedIn connections.
Don’t book more meetings than you can handle, book the ones you’re really interested in.
19:10-19:37 Closing Remarks