9th Annual WVHS Career Day – Wednesday, April 17

The Warwick Valley High School Guidance Office is excited to welcome more than 30 different employers in multiple career fields to the 9th Annual Warwick Valley High School Career Day! Thank you to all of the sponsors and donors for supporting this wonderful opportunity for students t explore some of the myriad career pathways available to them: the Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce, ShopRite of Warwick, and SiteOne Landscape Supply, of Mahwah, NJ.

And here’s where students will be able to find them in the gym.

Tips & Questions to ask at a Career Fair

Get the most out of your time with each professional! Here are some questions you may want to consider asking to learn more about the career opportunities that may be options in your future.

• How does a person get started in this career?
• What entry level positions do people usually apply for at your company/organization?
• What kind of education or training do you need to do those positions?
• What does a typical day look like?
• What is the biggest challenge a new employee will need to be ready for?
• What does the hiring process look like?
• How long have you been at the company?
• What do you like about it?
• What’s your favorite thing about your job?
• What do you really enjoy about your role in particular?
• How does the company support its employees?
• How does the company work to upskill/ or reskill its employees?
• What kind of person is most successful at your company?
• What or how does your company communicate with its employees?
• What technology do you utilize most to do this?
• What kind of culture is there around feedback at your company?
• How do people give and receive feedback?
• Do people hang out outside of work on a regular basis?
• What would be a great next step for me if I wanted to pursue this field?