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Career Expo Fall 2011 - Job Seekers

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Lakeland Community College
Athletic & Fitness Center
Wed, November 9 | 10am-2pm

Questions?
Call Career Services at
440-525-7222 or email careerservices@lakelandcc.edu

EMPLOYERS | JOB SEEKERS

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What to wear
   Men
   Women
   For Everyone
What to Bring
Success Tips
Job Search Workshops
List of Employers Attending
(frequently updated - check back)
List of Sample Positions Available
List of Attending Organizations Offering Services
Directions to Lakeland
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What to Wear on Career Expo Day

Dress professionally, as if you are going on a job interview, to make a positive first impression.

Suits are best to wear:
- Black, brown, charcoal, gray or navy
- Pressed shirt/blouse and pants/skirt

MEN - Ties are a nice addition and should complement the outfit, not overwhelm with loud colors or cartoon characters.

LADIES - Skirts should be longer than finger tips when standing. High heels should be no more than 2 inches.

EVERYONE - Closed toe shoes are a must, make sure you wear comfortable shoes, as you will be walking and standing for some time.
- Limit jewelry, cover tattoos and avoid cologne or perfume.
- No gum. Bring breath mints and consume these before meeting with recruiters.

 

What to Bring

  • 25 clean copies of your resume on quality bond paper to hand out. However, don't be alarmed if some recruiters refer you to their website to apply online.
  • A portfolio/briefcase to hold the resumes, a legal pad, and a quality pen to write down contacts and notes from each encounter.
  • A business/networking card to distribute to employers.
  • Questions to ask each employer like:

    • What kinds of skills and experience do you look for in the employees you hire?
    • Which courses or experiences do you suggest to be a successful candidate?
    • What kind of entry-level positions (or internships) exist within your organization?
    • Does your company hire on a continual basis or just at certain times of the year?
    • What is your organization's culture like?
    • What made you choose this company and why do you stay?

 

Job Seeker Success Tips

  • Decide on a plan and some goals for the career expo; what do you hope to get out of it and how can you make the most effective use of your time?
  • Check our website often for an updated list of employers attending. Identify those you are interested in and check their websites to do some basic research on the companies and their hiring needs.
  • Visit with as many recruiters as possible - even if you don't see many companies planning to recruit in your major specifically, sometimes there are "hidden" opportunities if you ask.
  • Prepare a one-minute "commercial" that introduces yourself, telling the employer a little about your professional qualifications, and why you are interested in exploring a career with them.
  • Practice the "commercial" ahead of time, and the questions you would like to ask the employers.
  • Dress and act professionally.
  • At the event, review the list of attending companies so you can organize your time efficiently.
  • Show interest and enthusiasm by smiling and speaking clearly. Provide recruiters with a firm handshake and maintain good eye contact.
  • Body language is important: control nervous habits like fidgeting and be aware of your non-verbal behaviors.
  • Answer the recruiters' questions clearly and concisely. Don't ramble. Take every opportunity to highlight your skills and qualifications for the position.
  • Collect business cards from the recruiters. Write follow-up letters/make phone calls to employers who interest you.
  • Unsure about any of the above? Just contact the Lakeland Career Services staff for help.
  • Join us for our Career Expo Blitz Week Workshops from October 24-28 to learn more tips for Career Expo success!

 

Career Expo Prep Workshops

Week of October 24-28, 2011
Be ready and confident for our big Nov. 9th Career Expo!

Write a Great Resume Mon. Oct. 24, 5-7pm or Fri. Oct. 28, 9-11am
Sell Your Skills to Employers Tues. Oct. 25, 5-6pm or Fri. Oct. 28, 11:30am-12:30pm
Job Fair Success Tues. Oct. 25, 6-7pm or Fri. Oct. 28, 12:45-1:45pm

Attend 1 or all 3 workshops. Registration required! Call us at (440) 525-7222!

 

List of Employers Attending the 2011 Career Expo

EMPLOYERS AVAILABLE POSITIONS
AWT (SPONSOR) Promoting Manufacturing Career Opportunities in Northeast Ohio
BLACK & VEATCH Civil/Structural Engineer, Engineering Tech
BOWDEN MFG. Part Time Production/Sales Support Associate
BRECKENRIDGE VILLAGE Nursing, Dietary
CARDINAL COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION Marketing, Accounting, Operations, Tellers, Mortgages, Loans
CAREERBOARD (SPONSOR) Account Manager - Inside Sales
CAST NYLON LTD Casting/Finishing, Engineering Co-op
CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL Restaurant Team Members, Shift Supervisor, Restaurant Managers
CLEVELAND CLINIC IT, Finance, Accounting, Maintenance, housekeeping, BioTech (Research), EMT/Paramedic, Med Lab Tech., Massage Therapy, Respiratory, Surgical Tech, Social Services, Nursing
COMPONENT REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES Machinists CNC/Manual, ID/OD Grinders Engineering, QE, NDT Technicians, Vis/Dim Inspectors, QE
COTSWORKS Technician, Assembler, IT positions
DOLLAR BANK Tellers, Customer Service Assistants, Operations Manager Trainee, Relationship Manager Trainee and Branch Manager Trainee
EUCLID FISH Marketing Coordinator
FISCHER SPECIAL TOOLING CNC Toolmaking Tech., Shipping and Receiving Clerk, Toolmaker Apprentice
GIRL SCOUTS of NEO Membership Development Specialist
GOLDEN LIVING RN, LPN, STNA, Cooks
GREEN TREE SERVICING Account Specialists, Collections, Paralegals
H & R BLOCK Client Service Professionals
HANOVER MARINE LLC Lamination, Cabinet, Mill, Assembly
HANSON SERVICES Caregivers, STNAs
HARTMAN PERSONNEL Admin Asst., Expeditor, Accounting, Customer Service, Receptionist, Human Resources, Call Center, Insurance Customer Service, Mortgage Originator
HATTIE LARLHAM Nursing, Special Ed., Social Sciences, Personal Care Provider
HEARTLAND-HCR MANOR CARE RN, LPN, STNA
HOSE MASTER Programmer Analyst, Product Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Draftsperson

HUDEC DENTAL

Front Desk, Payment Coord., Recare Specialists, Dental Hygienist, Mgmt Development Program
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE Seasonal Tax Preparer, Receptionist
JUDSON HOMECARE / SO. FRANKLIN CIRCLE Security, LPN, Home Health Care, Cooks, Busser, Server, Dishwasher, Nurse’s Aides, Housekeeping, Lifeguard
JUST IN TIME STAFFING Manufacturing (all areas), Service Industry, Clerical, Accounting, Marketing, Sales, Maintenance, Technical, Quality, Environmental
KELLY SERVICES Engineering, Scientific, Administrative , Distribution, Production, Machine Operators

KERR LAKESIDE INC.

CNC/Vertical Lathe/Milling Machine Set-Up & Operate
LAKE COUNTY BOARD of DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES / DEEPWOOD Substitute Residential Workers
LAKE HEALTH (SPONSOR) RNs, Phlebotomist, MLT, Medical Assistants
LAKETRAN (SPONSOR) Free bus passes to students enrolled in credit classes at Lakeland (440-942-1300 or www.laketran.com) and other county-wide services.
LEGAL SHIELD Commissioned Sales--Employee Benefit Specialist, Small Business Specialist
LINCOLN ELECTRIC Skilled Trades, Engineering Tech., Mfg. Tech, and IT majors, Security Guard/Watch Person, Warehouse

(THE) LUBRIZOL CORPORATION

Instrument Technicians, Lab Technicians, HR Interns
MAGNUS INTERNATIONAL GROUP Staff Supervisor, I/E Tech., Lab Tech., Chemical Plant Process Operator, Chemical Plant Operations Utility Worker, Plant Engineer
MARC'S Asst. Store Manager, Customer Service Manager
MEYER DISTRIBUTING Business Development Account Manager - Inside Sales
NEWS-HERALD (SPONSOR) Online job board @ http://jobs.news-herald.com/
OHIO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD Entry Level Mechanics, Law Enforcement, Medical
PANERA Managers, Associates and Bakers
PROGRESSIVE Inbound Sales Reps, Customer Service Reps, Subrogation Collector, Positions in IT/Contact Center Positions
PROSPERITY HUMAN RESOURCES CAD Designers, Engineers, Java Developers, .NET Developers
PRUDENTIAL Financial Professional Assoc., Manager Financial Services
ROLL KRAFT CNC Machinists, Account Managers
RURAL METRO EMT Basic, Paramedics
SHERWIN WILLIAMS Information Security Professional Apprentice (co-op)
SHOE CARNIVAL Store Mgr., Floor Supervisor, Mic Person, Sales, Cashier and Stock
TIME WARNER CABLE Service Technician, Sales, Customer Service and Sales Reps
TRANSFER EXPRESS Entry Level Production, Customer Service
US ENDOSCOPY (SPONSOR) Sales, Engineering, Quality, Production Technician, Co-op
VECTOR TECHNICAL Instrument Tech, Maintenance, IT, Lab Tech, Chem Tech, Mech. Eng., Administrative, Utility
WICKLIFFE COUNTRY PLACE RNs and STNAs
WINDSOR/LAURELWOOD Registered Nurses, Mental Health Technician, Primary Therapist

 

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