Is this your first time attending a graduate school fair and not sure how to prepare?
Join us to learn directly from recruiters what to expect at a fair and how to prepare to get the most out of your experience. You will learn tips on how to introduce yourself to recruiters. You'll also get tips on how to stand out.
Panelists:
- Katie Baguley - Sr. Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions Graduate Business Programs, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University
- Blas G. Guerrero, Ph.D. - Dean of Admission, Samuel Merritt University
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
3:15 As a recruiter, what are your goals for attending a graduate school fair?
7:36 What information should students include in their elevator pitch?
14:48 What really stands out to you when talking to students at a grad school fair?
19:26 What guidance do you have for students still exploring graduate school options?
24:36 What stands out in applications?
31:17 Can students apply if they have not completed all the prerequisite courses when they apply?
35:24 What are your thoughts on people who are considering gap years?
40:05 What other events besides grad fairs should students be aware of when exploring graduate school options?
44:20 Should students bring any documents to share with recruiters during the fair?
45:50 Is there anything that a student should not do? Any pet peeves?
47:45 What are best practices for students following up with recruiters after the fair?
51:10 What is one question you wish more students would ask during a fair?
Join us to learn directly from recruiters what to expect at a fair and how to prepare to get the most out of your experience. You will learn tips on how to introduce yourself to recruiters. You'll also get tips on how to stand out.
Panelists:
- Katie Baguley - Sr. Associate Director of Recruitment and Admissions Graduate Business Programs, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University
- Blas G. Guerrero, Ph.D. - Dean of Admission, Samuel Merritt University
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
3:15 As a recruiter, what are your goals for attending a graduate school fair?
7:36 What information should students include in their elevator pitch?
14:48 What really stands out to you when talking to students at a grad school fair?
19:26 What guidance do you have for students still exploring graduate school options?
24:36 What stands out in applications?
31:17 Can students apply if they have not completed all the prerequisite courses when they apply?
35:24 What are your thoughts on people who are considering gap years?
40:05 What other events besides grad fairs should students be aware of when exploring graduate school options?
44:20 Should students bring any documents to share with recruiters during the fair?
45:50 Is there anything that a student should not do? Any pet peeves?
47:45 What are best practices for students following up with recruiters after the fair?
51:10 What is one question you wish more students would ask during a fair?
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