STUDENT EMPLOYMENT FAIR

Thursday
September 3, 2009
11:00am - 1:00pm

Olsen Student Center

What is a job fair? Employers from both on-campus and off-campus will meet with applicants looking for part-time jobs. Many positions are available for both work study positions and anyone not receiving work study money. The Student Employment Fair is like an employment supermarket – an opportunity for you to shop around.

What happens at the fair? There are usually 200-250 students at this job fair. Long lines are not uncommon at tables of popular employers. Employers may have one or more positions to fill. It's an informal affair with lots of people wandering around. Some tables may be very busy, others less so. There will be plenty of opportunity for you to inquire about positions, work environment, and expectations in a casual setting. 

What should I wear? What should I bring? The most important thing you can do is to simply be there.  Beyond “showing up,” make sure that you are dressed to make a favorable impression with potential employers. Think of the job fair as a first interview. It is your only chance to make a first impression, so make sure it is a good one. Bring 6 to 10 copies of your resume.  Having a pen, note pad, and copy of your schedule is a good idea in case employers want to schedule a follow-up interview or get a sense for your availability to work.

What should I do? Smile. Shake hands. Meet people. Take a minute or two to speak to an employer. If there is a job you are really interested in, then be prepared to wait if others are ahead of you. Plan on leaving your resume with several employers.  Always hand your resume to the person representing the employer; don't just drop it at the table. The employer may have an application form for you to complete; do it as soon as possible. Write down the names of the people you meet and their phone numbers, then make a follow-up call to the potential employer.  Nothing impresses employers more than motivation.

And, don't neglect to examine the UMF Career Resources page for other helpful information on how to work a job fair, common interview questions, and resume/cover letter development. Point your browser to:
http://chd.umf.maine.edu/career/career.toolbox.php

Participating Organizations and Departments:

On-Campus Jobs:

UMF Departments will be hiring students for on-campus employment. 
These positions are funded by federal work study, student initiative monies or departmental funds.   
For job descriptions, click here.

Alice James Books
Athletics
Campus Police/Public Safety
Center for Student Involvement
Computer Center
Fitness and Recreation Center
Gold LEAF
Graduate Programs
Help Desk/Computer Center
Humanities
International and Exchange Programs
Math Clinic
Merrill Center
Partnerships for Success
Psychology
Sustainable Campus Coalition
Testing Center
Upward Bound

For a complete list of on-campus jobs: 
http://financialaid.umf.maine.edu/student_employment.php

Boston Culinary Group
Comfort Inn
Farmington Parks and Recreation
Leap, Inc.
Mt. Blue Regional School District
Saddleback Mountain
Sexual Assault Victims Emergency Services
Sugarloaf
US Cellular