Oconomowoc Job Expo & Career Day
April 18, 2023 | 8am to 10am
Oconomowoc High School – Upper Gym
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The Oconomowoc Area Chamber of Commerce Job Expo provides the opportunity for job seekers, high school students, and local businesses to connect.
For employers, it provides a unique chance to promote your business and open positions to those who are actively seeking work, and to help students explore careers and educational pathways.
For students and job seekers, it is an opportunity to learn about the many great companies in the Oconomowoc area.
- High school students can use this as a resource to learn more about careers in various industries and to explore job openings in the area, whether you are looking for a part-time position or want to launch right into your career.
- For job seekers of any age, it presents the ability to conveniently meet with representatives from many employers in a single day.
If you have any questions, please contact events@oconomowoc.org or call the Oconomowoc Chamber of Commerce at 262-567-2666.
Associated Bank
Azura Memory Care
Bruno Independent Living Aids
Caliber Collision
D&H Industries
DeMark’s Window & Pressure Cleaning Services
Evin at Oconomowoc
Ewald Automotive Group
Gordy’s Marine Boat Sales
Great Midwest Bank
Home Federal Savings Bank
Home Helpers & Direct Link of Lake Country
Industrial Vacuum Equipment
Ixonia Bank
Keller, Inc.
Kwik Trip
Lake Country Campus
Lake Country Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Lake Country Manufacturing, Inc.
Mathnasium of Oconomowoc
OCD Cleaners
Oconomowoc Summer Farmers’ Market
Oconomowoc Area School District
Oconomowoc Community Center
Opportunities, Inc.
Radtke Appliance, Inc.
Rogers Behavioral Health
Sendik’s Food Market
Shorehaven
Silver Lake Auto & Tire Centers
St. Matthew’s Church & School, First Steps Childcare Center
The Ingleside Hotel and Springs Water Park
Three Pillars Senior Living Communities
URJ Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute
Waukesha State Bank
YMCA at Pabst Farms
Tips for Job Seekers
Prepare for the Employment Expo
- Review the list of employers attending the expo. Identify companies that interest you, and research their products, services, goals, needs, and open positions.
- Think about the questions you will ask. This will not only demonstrate your interest in the employer’s organization but will also help you answer the recruiter’s questions confidently. Prepare to tell them why you are interested in their company, how your previous work experience is relevant to the position you are seeking, and the other skills and experiences you can bring to the company
- Prepare your resume – now is a great time to update and polish it.
At the Employment Expo
- Wear business attire to make a great first impression. Think about the companies and positions for which you will apply. Through the research you did in preparing for the expo, you will have a pretty good idea how formal their workplace is.
- Bring copies of your resume and if you have interest in particular companies and jobs, a cover letter that targets that employer’s needs will really help you stand out.
- After meeting with an employer, ask for contact information and next steps, such as filling out an application or scheduling a formal interview.
After the Employment Expo
Recruiters at the expo will have met with many candidates, so keep yourself top of mind with these tips that will help refresh their memory about you.
- Send a note the following day to thank them for meeting with you. While hand-written notes will make an impression, an email or phone call is perfectly fine. Remember to include information about the position of interest and highlight your skills and strengths that meet the employer’s specific needs.
- Even if you gave your resume to the recruiter, send another copy of it and a cover letter to each employer that has a position that interests you.