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Nikki Retherford
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BUSI 2010 Career Fair Tips
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What to do during a career fair
What to do before a career fair
Who we are
Who I am
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Become Nexstar's next star
Insider recruiter secret
What to do after a career fair
Let's stay connected
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Leave a lasting impression.
Your work isn't done when the career fair ends. Follow these tips after the event to stay top of mind with prospective employers & colleagues.
Practice & get involved.
Research & apply.
Say thank you & keep in touch.
Stay connected & informed.
Attend another career fair. Join your local industry organization. Get involved!
Go ahead. Apply for your dream internship or career! Don't forget to reach out to their recruiter, if applicable.
Keep the dialogue open beginning w/ a short follow-up email or hand-written card w/in 24 hours.
Follow your favorite companies' websites, social media content, newsletters, emails, etc. Engage, too!
nretherford@nexstar.tv
Contact
nombre@mail.com
know your goals
research registered employers
rank your favorite companies
identify your dream openings
update your resume & LinkedIn
practice your elevator pitch
prepare relevant questions
Internships across the US.
There are 100+ internship opportunities to become Nexstar's next star & 846 opportunities in sales, marketing, digital, traffic, promotions, production, meterology, on-air, etc. Visit www.nexstar.tv/careers.
You're there. Now what?
- Dress professionally for desired industry (know your audience).
- Identify your top companies & map your route for the event.
- Have your resume &/or digital business card handy & ask for business cards.
- Share your story, maintain eye contact, shake hands & be authentic.
- Cater questions to each company & role, if applicable, & take notes.
- Build your network w/ attendees & employers!
Nikki-May Retherford
Senior Corporate RecruiterNexstar Media Group, Inc.
AU alum (experienced National Championship!) Former GA & COMM 1000 instructor (AU) Former intern (CMT, Fox News Channel) Former corporate trainer (Raycom Media) Former sales leader (Raycom Media, AL.com) Corporate recruiter & your biggest fan!
Insider tips.
Update your photo/frame
There's more than meets the eye on LinkedIn.
Update your work status
Engage w/in the industry
Post relevant content
Read industry articles
Be authentic & human
Who is Nexstar?
America’s largest local TV & media company w/ 200+ broadcast stations in 116 markets addressing 68%+ of U.S. TV households & a growing digital media operation. We reach 220M Americans each day & deliver local content & network programming to inform & entertain viewers, & premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers & brands across all screens & devices.
Home to sales, marketing, reporter, anchor, producer, etc. opportunities at:
- 200+ TV stations (www.nexstar.tv)
- The Hill (www.thehill.com)
- The CW Network (www.cwtv.com)
- NewsNation (www.newsnationnow.com)
- Nexstar Digital (www.nexstardigital.com)