Tips for introducing yourself to employers at job fairs & conferences
Tips for introducing yourself to employers at job fairs & conferences
Tufts | Career Center
Grad Career News
September 2018
Welcome Back to Campus
Hope your semester is off to a great start! Be sure to mark your calendar with the many great programs coming up. Also, make an appointment in Handshake to meet with a career advisor to discuss your resume, CV, cover letter, job search and/or networking strategies.
Schedule an Appointment with a Career Advisor
Imagine Your Career -- Friday, October 5, 12 - 2 pm
Learn to assess your skills, interests and values, map those onto career paths, and create an individual development plan that supports your professional and personal development. Imagine PhD (NOT just for PhDs!) helps you explore careers and articulate your professional skills and interests in written materials and when speaking to potential employers. Please bring a laptop. 
Sign up on the Grad Programs Calendar
Join the Fall Job Search Success Team
4-week program for Master's students
Jump start your search! Don't job hunt alone when you can combine forces with experts in the field and fellow job seekers who’ll provide the support, feedback, and guidance to make your job search a success. Join this 4 week series in which we’ll share resources, address road blocks, and help you work towards your goals.
Wednesday, October 3, 10, 17 and 24, 4 - 5 pm Space is limited; must attend all 4 sessions. Register in Handshake.
FAQ of the Month
With career fairs and conferences coming up, how do I introduce myself to employers? What if they aren't necessarily targeting graduate students in their hiring?
As you've probably guessed, preparation is key! Here are two things you can do to get ready for events where you'll interact with potential employers.
Prepare your elevator pitch. Through networking and other experiences you’ll introduce yourself to many people. Being prepared to answer opening questions such as “What do you do?” or “Tell me about yourself" will make introductions easier and lead to more meaningful dialogue, especially at career fairs and conferences. For more about crafting your elevator pitch, see page 6 of the Graduate Student Career Guide (linked below).
 
Do your research. Because employers attending career fairs often recruit larger numbers of undergraduate-level candidates, they may be less knowledgeable re: open positions for those with advanced degrees. Make it easier for them by researching individual employers and the types of positions that might fit with your degree. This will allow you to say something like, "I noticed you have [describe specific positions/roles] on your team. Could you speak to the roles or tell me who I could contact to discuss those kinds of opportunities?" Review the list of organizations attending our Fall Career Fair on Sept 28 Fair and search under "class years" for those seeking grad students.
Read the NEW Grad Student Career Guide (PDF)
Spotlight on ... Upcoming Career Webinars 

Webinars take place at 1 pm Eastern Time (UTC+5) on Wednesdays and are led by Tufts Alumni Career Services staff and alumni guest speakers. All you need is a phone and/or a computer to participate.
  • September 19 - Job Search Success Secrets
  • October 10 -  Ace That Interview
  • October 24 - Networking for Success
Learn More and Register for Webinars
Upcoming Tufts & Regional Career Events
Consulting Networking Night, Thursday, September 13, 5:30 - 8pm -- register in Handshake
Resumes for Grad Students, Monday, September 17, 6 - 8pm -- sign up here
Idealist Grad Fair, Monday, September 17, Boston (visit site for additional cities and dates)
Case Interview Workshop, Tuesday, September 18, 6 - 8pm -- register in Handshake
Finance Career Forum, Saturday, September 22, 9am - 5pm -- register here

Fall Webinar Lunch Series for International Students: How to Get a Job in the U.S., Wednesday, September 26, 12pm -- register in Handshake

Tufts Career Fair, Friday, September 28, 11:30am - 2:30pm, Gantcher Center To view more than 100 organizations interested in grad students, see the Handshake Career Fair page

Teaching at Teaching-Intensive Institutions, Friday, September 28, 9am - 3pm, Westfield State University -- view the flyer and register here

Tech Industry Night, Monday, October 1, 5:30 - 8pm -- register in Handshake

Compelling Cover Letters, Monday, October 1, 6 - 8pm -- sign up here

Mass Green Careers Conference, Thursday, October 4, Westborough, MA

Fall Webinar Lunch Series for International Students: The Internship Checklist, Wednesday, October 10, 12pm -- register in Handshake

Preparing for a Career in Academia: Crafting an Application Package, Friday, October 12, 12 - 2pm, Medford campus -- sign up here
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