At this time of year, many colleges and organizations are hosting “Job Fairs”. A Job Fair is an event that brings together many companies and organizations that are hiring, to make it easier for both the companies and job seekers to get acquainted. In order to get the best results it is important to be prepared. The job seeker’s objective at these fairs is to have a recruiter invite you to an interview. Here are some essential tips that can help you to get the best results for your job search!
1) Do your homework! What types of hiring firms will be attending the fair? What positions are they recruiting for? Who will be in attendance from the hiring company? All of this information can be obtained by the sponsoring venue.
2) Have questions ready for Hiring Managers! This is a great opportunity to ask questions about the firm that they work
3) Arrive early! The first attendees usually get the opportunity to enter first and have more time with recruiters and other company decision makers.
4) Get your resume ready! Tailor your resume to the types of firms that will be in attendance. Be sure all of your contact information is up to date and have many copies handy.
5) Take Job Fairs as seriously as you would take an interview! Employers are looking for extreme professionalism and they meet hundreds of job seekers during a fair. Stand out by being polite and very professional.
6) Spend quality time with Hiring Managers! Do not just run through the Fair handing out resumes. Try to get some face time with your top three companies for the best chance of landing an interview.
7) Collect business cards and contact information from Hiring Managers! You will want to keep contact information handy and make notes so you can effectively follow up after the Fair and send thank you notes.
Although the job market can be competitive, sometimes a Job Fair can be the edge that you need to win over an employer and get that foot in the door!
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