Why Attend?

• They are an excellent opportunity to gather information about an organization and
  make contact with recruiting and hiring representatives
• It is a chance to tell recruiters about your qualifications and show that you are
  genuinely interested in the company
• The information you gather can also help you decide whether or not to pursue
  employment with the organization

What to Expect

• The information session will start with a presentation by the employer, usually including
  an overview of the company and specific information about the positions advertised
• A group "question and answer" session usually follows the presentation
• After this, students typically have a chance to speak with the company recruiters individually or in small groups

How to Prepare

• Read the posting carefully
• Research the company thoroughly
• Prepare questions to ask in the group and with individual recruiters
• Prepare a 30 second "commercial" outlining your skills and practice it with a friend

What to Say

• During the group "question and answer" period, ask about things that are relevant to everyone, such as the future direction of the company or the typical career path for
  entry-level candidates. Make sure that you don't ask for information that you could get
  by doing some basic research
• During the mingling part of the session, you have the opportunity to talk one-on-one
  with a recruiter and to give your 30 second introduction. Now is the time to ask
  questions that show you have done your research. You should also be ready to talk
  about why you are interested in the company and the position. Try to speak to several recruiters, as they will often discuss their impressions of students after the session.

Follow Up

• Mention in your cover letter that you attended the information session and include the name of the recruiter you spoke to and try to work in any relevant information you gathered.