Wednesday, April 3, 2008

Held at the University of Portland - Chiles Center

Fair: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Alumni Networking: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Optional Interviewing: 2:00 - 6:00 pm

Eastern belongs to the nine-member First Avenue consortium that annually hosts Oregon's premiere college recruiting event. Meet representatives who are eager to speak with you about:

• Full-time employment
• Summer employment
• Internships, and
• Graduate program opportunities

Registered Recruiters

To review the list of organizations that participated last year, go to www.olapcfirstavenue.com. Keep checking back as the list of this years participating organizations will continue to grow up until the event.

Learn More About the Fair - Attend an Informational Meeting

General info * Making the most of the Jobs Fair * Reviewing the interview process Sharing expenses, coordinating rides & lodging s receive a map & driving instructions. All meetings will be held in Academic and Career Advising, Inlow 104.

• March 3, at 4:00 p.m.
• March 4, at 1:00 p.m.
• March 5, at 12 noon

Making the Most of the Job Fair

Preparation is the key. Since we have quite a distance to travel, commit to going and then get everything in order. For most of us - this is not a last minute decision.

•  Pre-register with Career Services and pay $5.00. Registration at the door is $10.

•  Submit a resume to Career Services before April 1 . All students submitting resumes by the deadline will receive constructive feedback prior to the fair. Let us help you make a positive first impression.

•  Pre-register and submit a resume by March 17 and Career Services will pick up your registration fee - a $5.00 savings!

•  You can register online at: http://www.olapcfirstavenue.org

Interviewing for full-time positions at the Jobs Fair:

The website will indicate whether an organization plans to interview on site. Not all recruiters interview. Historically about 1/3 do, but this also depends on the job market.

1. Candidates seeking interviews will target employers of interest, enter the fair at 9:00 am and approach interviewing organizations early on. Conduct research about employers of interest prior to attending. Be able to articulate why your interests, skills and experience match their identified needs.
2. You'll be given an interview schedule to fill out and return to fair organizers should you schedule interviews. This comes in handy when people misplace their appointment sheet and need a reminder.

Other EOU Resources to Help you Prepare for the Fair:

•  Job Search Skills: One credit course (Take either as BA 408 or SSCI 407) offered each term, designed to go through the job search process step-by-step.

•  Job Search Workshops: www.eou.edu/career "Workshops When You Want Them" (Web tutorials on Resume, Interviewing and Using the Internet.)

•  Resume Consultation: Career Services Resume Review drop-in hours are Wednesdays from 8:30 - 10:30 am & Fridays from 1:30 - 2:30 pm - or - by appointment.

•  Mock Interviews: Practice interviewing! If you are interested in setting up a mock interview, let us know. We will try to match you with someone in your field of interest.

Please Note :

Make arrangements with your instructors prior to attending the Fair.