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Career Fair Conversation Starters
About the Company
- I am a ____ major. I'd like to ____. What opportunities are there for me at your company?
- I am interested in your company/organization because...What do you look for in a competitive candidate?
- What types of skills and experience are you seeking?
- What challenges do you see for your company?
- What are the areas of greatest growth in your company?
- What do you like most about your company?
- Are there immediate openings in your company? If not, what do you anticipate being the future opportunities?
- Do you have internships or summer jobs?
- What experience might I have as an intern in your company?
- Considering my particular interest, are there additional people in the organization whom I should contact?
About the Industry
- What are the areas of growth in your industry?
- What professional associations or periodicals should I become familiar with in order to acquaint myself with what is happening industry-wide?
About the Occupation
- What are typical entry-level opportunities?
- What are the skills that are most important for a position in this field?
- Describe the "normal" career path in your company.
- What type of training is given to people entering this field?
- What advice would you give to someone who wants to break into this field?
