NAACP Professional Career Reception
October 25, 2011
10:00am - 3:00pm
Embassy Suites Philadelphia - Airport
9000 Bartram Avenue
Event Overview:
The NAACP Professional Career Reception is free and open to anyone with a 4-year degree or above regardless of ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, etc.
Meet face-to-face with recruiters and hiring managers from local and national employers, and speak candidly with industry leaders about opportunities in your field.
Whether you're an active job seeker or just curious, you may discover a career opportunity just right for you.
Follow these tips to maximize your job fair success!
Follow these tips to maximize your job fair success!
- Bring resumes, as well as, a pen and a notepad.
- Dress professionally (conservative business suit, comfortable dress shoes, etc.).
- Your introduction is your initial interview.
- When you meet a recruiter, be friendly, confident, and assertive. Give a firm handshake while introducing yourself.
- Practice a 45-60 second personal advertisement to communicate your strengths and goals. Speak clearly and make eye contact.
- The Job Fair is setup like an open house trade show. You may walk through and speak with the recruiters you choose.
- Use the program guide you will receive at the event to learn more about the participating companies and job openings.
- Ask for business cards when you speak with recruiters. Send personal thank you notes via email after the event, and make follow-up calls to schedule an interview.
Who can attend the Professional Diversity Job Fair?
You need only have a 4-year degree or better to attend. All our events are diverse and multicultural which means they are open to all. Employers are interested in your background and experience. By participating, employers are extending their welcome to candidates from all types of backgrounds. Most will require US Citizenship.
You need only have a 4-year degree or better to attend. All our events are diverse and multicultural which means they are open to all. Employers are interested in your background and experience. By participating, employers are extending their welcome to candidates from all types of backgrounds. Most will require US Citizenship.
How is the Job Fair set up?
The PSI Job Fair is an open house trade show environment. Each employer recruits from its own 8’ X 10’ booth space. As an “open house’ you can attend any time during the published hours and talk with only the employers you choose.
The PSI Job Fair is an open house trade show environment. Each employer recruits from its own 8’ X 10’ booth space. As an “open house’ you can attend any time during the published hours and talk with only the employers you choose.
Philadelphia Job Fair Exhibitors:
 | Aerotek |
| AFLAC |
| American Heart Association |
| Case New Holland |
| Chester Community Charter School |
| Citizens |
| Clear Channel Radio Philadelphia |
| Community College of Philadelphia |
| Health Partners |
| Liberty Mutual |
| National Black MBA Association - Philadelphia Chapter |
| New York Life Insurance Company |
| PA CareerLink Philadelphia Northeast |
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| PNC |
| Prudential |
| Quintiles |
| United Rentals |
| US Airways |
| USMC Officer Selection Station |
| Veterans Canteen Service |
| Walmart |
| And many more! |
Don't keep this to yourself! Feel free to bring a friend!
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