NYC career expo helps students connect with future bosses

MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) – The competition to get a job is fierce right now.

Top executives of major companies shared secrets to help people land their dream jobs during a career expo in Manhattan on Thursday.

Bassel Jabarin, a 20-year-old from Clifton, New Jersey, is a junior at Seton Hall majoring in finance and hopes to work at Google. Jabarin was among more than 150 students from dozens of high schools, community colleges, universities, trade schools, and Ivy League schools who came together at Civic Hall in Union Square.

Students got a chance to ask questions and talk one-on-one with potential future bosses.

The expo was a collaboration between Civic Hall and humanUPtions , a group that helps job seekers find careers and get hired.

Right now, the tech industry is very hot and hiring. A lead scientist at Amazon, the head of strategy at Google, and branding experts at LinkedIn were at the expo helping the students. PIX11’s Monica Morales moderated one of the panels.

Additionally, Dow Jones and New York Life had representatives talking to students.

Here are 11 tips from humanUPtions when trying to find a job:

1. Always have your resume updated and ready to give virtually and on paper.
2. Follow up, follow up, follow up. Phone calls can be effective too.
3. No means not right now. Don’t give up.
4. Use LinkedIn. It’s a great way to directly reach bosses.
5. Post that you are looking for a job on your social media platforms.
6. Be mindful of what you post on your social media, especially on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
7. Send a direct email to actual people.
8. Be open to and accept feedback. Don’t be afraid to ask how your application could be better.
9. Add a photo of yourself.
10. Don’t just list your skills. List life experiences and awards that make you stick out. It could start a conversation.
11. Never, never, never, give up.

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