Meet the Firms Prep Learn how to make the most of Meet the Firms. Bring any questions you may have. Date: Tuesday, March 18th Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Online [Zoom] Zoom Link: Here
Meet the Firms(MANDATORY EVENT) Meet the Firms is a networking event where students can connect with professionals and recruiters from various companies to explore career opportunities and internships. Date: Thursday, March 20th Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Harper Alumni Center Dress Code: Business Professional Sign up Now! RSVP Pre-Meet the Firms To Do List:
Dry clean/iron cloths.
Practice a nice firm handshake; remember, V-to-V with two to three shakes.
Prepare a list of questions to ask professionals.
Research the companies attending; even a quick glance at the website can give you valuable information about the company.
Read current news and events (Sacramento Bee, Sacramento Business Journal, Sacramento Magazine, Wall Street Journal, SF Chronicle, etc.)
Have a game plan - What companies and professionals do you want to talk to?
Turn off your cell phones! If you are expecting an important call, turn your phone on vibrate.
Relax, professionals are people too.
What to Bring
10-15 copies of your resume.
Bring plenty of good questions for different companies.
Questions for Meet the Firms Whether it is company culture, upward mobility opportunities, or internships, gather information that is important to you. Do not waste your time and the time of professionals with questions just for the sake of asking. Have different questions for different professionals. A CFO of a company may not necessarily know specifics about training for new hires just as a new-hire may not necessarily know the high-level expansion plans for the next ten years. Think about who you are talking to and ask questions on the appropriate level. Do not be afraid to ask the same questions to different people or companies; it gives you opinions from different perspectives. Sample Questions and Conversation Topics There will be more than 100 students at Meet the Firms and everyone will have similar questions. Think of general questions and specific questions that will reflect what is important to you. Stay away from inappropriate and offensive conversation topics. If you are unsure if a topic is appropriate, it is best to pick another topic. For a list of tips on how to network confidently at Meet the Firms, please click here
General:
Company culture/environment
Current workload/duties
Number of entry-level positions available currently and in the future
Differentiating characteristics of company
Personal experience with the company
Company events (picnics, holiday parties, and annual outings)
Hobbies and interests outside of work (sports, cooking, food, cars, music, movies, etc.)
Internship/job shadow opportunities
Vacation plans/travel experience
Executive/Partner Level:
Current industry news/events
Company's long-term and short-term plans for growth/success
Manager Level:
Qualifications/characteristics the company looks for in new-hires
Personal and company management style
Advice for new-hires
New-Hire/First-Year Level:
Training or new-hire/first-years
Job duties
Benefits/vacations available
Personal experiences with the company
Company policies (dress codes)
Travel opportunities with company
Have questions or concerns, or just want advice? Contact Michaella Griffiths, at [email protected]
