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Thursday, May 17, 2012

Welcome Job Seekers

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Ready to make the next step down your career path? We are here to help. PSI is not an employment agency-we produce job fairs and job boards to connect employers and job seekers. Our offerings encourage diversity-and diversity means everyone, so that means you!

We offer a variety of job fair events, including Diversity Job Fairs (open to all/2-year degree & above), Professional Career Receptions (open to all with a 4-year degree & above), Feature Fairs (events that are part of national conferences) and TalentFairs (part of events cosponsored by the Greek organizations that are part of GreekDiversity.) Check the schedule  for an event near you, and read below for tips on attending a job fair!

To best utilize this site, check our recruiting events schedule for an event in your area. Also, be sure to register and upload your resume at our job board sites:  www.NAACPJobFinder.com or www.GreekDiversity.com. This will help you keeping touch with employers who are actively recruiting and you can sign up for job alerts, search for openings and apply for position online.

Job Fair Tips

Wear comfortable shoes. 
Because lines are frequently long and you should expect to wait, don’t wear uncomfortable high heels or brand new shoes that haven’t been broken in. Consider pair of conservative, interview appropriate shoes that you know are comfortable.
Dress Professionally. 
Job fairs are like interviews, so make sure your attire is interview appropriate. Wear professional clothes, style your hair conservatively, and ladies should wear minimal makeup.
Bring Resumes.
Bring a supply of resumes to hand out to the companies. Take a portfolio or a briefcase to hold resumes and corporate literature.
Prepare a one minute commercial.
Think about your strong points, your goals, the company and where you want to go within the company. Be prepared to talk about these aspects with your employer.
Be prepared to discuss your career goals.
Be ready to talk about where you want to work, what you would like to do, and your relevant skills.
Arrive early.
Plan on extra time for checking in, parking, and getting orientated with the layout of the career fair.
Network. 
While you are waiting in line, talk to others. You may hear about opportunities of which you were unaware.
Be assertive and show initiative. 
Shake hands and introduce yourself to recruiters when you reach the table. Act interested in the company and their job opportunities.
Explore options. 
A wide variety of companies will normally participate. This is an excellent opportunity to browse and indulge your curiosity.

FAQs

 

Q: Do you have to be a minority to atten?
A: Absolutely not. Diversity is welcoming to ALL candidates.

Q: Can I send PSI a resume to be distributed at the Career Fair?
A: This is face to face. You can register with resume at www.NAACPJobFinder.com but your resume is not distributed at Fair. 

Q: What is the format of the PSI Career Fair?
A: It is set up like a trade show with an informal “Open House” environment.  

Q: What is meant by Professional Career Reception?
A: For those events labeled as “Executive & Professional” candidates must have a minimum 4-year degree or better. For a professional setting many are conducted at an Embassy Suites where employer recruits from hotel suite.

Q: How do you know we have a 4-year degree?
A: In addition to targeted promotions all candidates must present their resumes for admission.

Q: I am working and not necessarily looking?
A: You will want to attend. Employers like the “curiosity seekers” to influence your future decisions.

 

Upcoming Events

May21 New York - NAACP Career Reception

Open to all with a 4 year degree & above. Learn more>

Jun5 Chicago - NAACP Career Reception

Open to all with a 4-year degree & above. Learn more>

Jul10 Houston- NAACP National Convention Featured Career Fair

Open to all job seekers. Learn more>

Jul23 San Francisco - AKA National Conference

Over 10,000 AKA sorority members attend this International Conference.  Learn more>

Aug3 BDPA Career Fair & Technology EXPO

Open to all. Click here for event page.

Aug17 VetsCONNECT online job fair

Open to all Veterans, August 17-31. 

Sep12 Washington D.C. - CHCI Career Lider Featured Fair

Part of the National CHCI Convention & Hispanic Heritage Month. Featured Fair open to all job seekers. Learn more>

Sep19 Minneapolis-NAACP Diversity Job Fair

Open to all job seekers. Learn more>>

Sep25 Chicago - NAACP Career Reception

Open to all with a 4-year degree & above. Learn more>

Oct1 NAACP CONNECT Online Career Fair

Online career fair open to all job seekers October 1-15. Learn more>

Oct23 Philadelphia - NAACP Professional Career Reception

Open to all with a 4-year degree & above. Learn more>>

Nov1 Veteran's Online Event

Online career fair event for Veteran's Nov. 1-15

Nov6 LA - NAACP Professional Career Reception

Open to all with a 4-year degree & above. Learn more>>

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