• There is NO FEE for career seekers to attend but YOU MUST REGISTER specifically for this event. Registration will close on April 3 but onsite registration will be available. (The IEM Career Mixer at the Design of Medical Devices Conference is open to the public.)
• Create or update your resume.
• Make 10-15 copies of your resume on quality paper.
• Research the organizations attending so you can talk easily to the ones that interest you.
• Prepare a few sentences to introduce yourself.
• Come up with a few questions to ask the company reps.
• Consider your clothes! Look professional.
  Women: Professional-looking dress, dress suit, or pantsuit; clean and comfortable shoes.
  Men: Suit or jacket; shirt and tie; clean and comfortable shoes

• Arrive 5-10 minutes early.
• Look professional! Dress as if you're going on a formal interview.
• Remember to take copies of your resume.
• Start by visiting the 1 to 2 organizations that interest you the most.
• Take notes. Get business cards from the people you talk to.
  

• Turn off your cell phone! Phone interruptions are a huge pet peeve of recruiters
• Take the time to talk and network
• Don't ask about salary or benefits
• Don't take a business card and run
• Don't walk through with friends or family
• Don't wait until the event is almost over to arrive

AFTER THE EVENT

• Follow up! Send thank you notes to the companies that interested you or that might someday.

 

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