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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Always very good points.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Michelle<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> jimditt@careerfairs-eastcoast.com [mailto:jimditt@careerfairs-eastcoast.com] <br><b>Sent:</b> Sunday, June 29, 2014 4:51 PM<br><b>To:</b> jimditt@careerfairs-eastcoast.com<br><b>Subject:</b> Career Fairs and Open Houses Scheduled as of June 29, 2014 - #457 - Next distribution set for 13 July<br><b>Importance:</b> High<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Good evening,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Online/Virtual career/job fairs are becoming much more mainstream. These can be deceptive and I need to pay attention to what I do in my preparation as well as throughout and in follow up to the online fairs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Friends have told me they “attend” virtual fairs in their pajamas, others in shorts and tee shirts. A small number have pointed out that they want to think and feel as professional while participating in a virtual as they are and do in an actual career fair so they dress as though they are attending a career fair. They feel that they are sharper and more attuned to the event. Psychologist would say that the latter group will perform better. If I feel like I am at a “fair” then I think and act like I am at the “fair.” I am more focused to the mission at hand.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Behind all of this are two actions that are also critical to the effectiveness of my work at virtual fairs. First, <i>I need to identify my target employers</i>, research them and make notes on the specific questions I want to ask each of the employers that will be present. Then <i>I need to develop and write out the specific points</i> I want to make/present to the employer. Writing both the questions and the points I want to make down helps me to think both through for clarity and accuracy. It also makes me more focused in my effort.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Lastly, I need to make certain that I follow up with each of the employers I have connected with. I can always ask who to connect with, and then there is always the research that will get me the connection I need.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Simple and logical, but do I pay attention to these points?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Have a great and safe holiday weekend next weekend.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Jim Ditt<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>“No eulogy is due to a man who simply does his duty and nothing more.” … St.Augustine<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>To be removed form this distribution please go to “Reply” and in the “Subject” box indicate “Remove.” Thank you<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>