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Compass Quest Unlock Your Future Module 4: National career Fairs

Why attend a national conference? • Leadership Development especially when affiliated with primary audience of the association – Conference topics and speakers are focused on building leaders in that community • Networking – MBA students and alumni from top MBA programs attend to develop their networks with each other and with organizations of interest • National & International Job Opportunities – Career Expos are focused on hiring diverse talent. These career fairs give you an opportunity to meet and interview with recruiters from organizations that may not recruit in the Northwest. These career EXPOs typically have 100-300 employers. NOTES: • Most conferences are open to ALL MBA students, but be sure to check eligibility requirements for specific conferences

What does it look like?

National MBA Career Fairs Conference Date Location Primary Audience Ascend National Aug 24-26, 2019 Washington DC Current & Future Convention & Career Pan-Asian Leaders Fair Asian MBA Career Nov 16, 2019 New York, NY MBA students & Expo Pan-Asian professionals NAWMBA Spring 2020, TBD Women in business Conference NBMBAA Sept 24-28, 2019 Houston, TX Black professionals Conference Net Impact Oct 24-26, 2019 Detroit, MI Current and aspiring Conference leaders tackling social and environmental problems Prospanica Oct 30-Nov 1, Orlando, FL Latino professionals, Conference 2019 entrepreneurs & students Reaching Out LGBT Oct 10-12, 2019 Atlanta, GA Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, MBA Conference Transgender

Strategies - Work the Aisles 1. Work each aisles 2. Target Employers

Strategies - Target Employers 1. Work each aisles 2. Target Employers

Company Research 1. Work each aisles 2. Target Employers

To Do ➔ Bring your resume ➔ Dress professionally ➔ Be flexible ➔ Take notes ➔ Respect employers ➔ Focus on networking ➔ Go to information sessions ➔ Don’t give up!

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