Tips for Working Out the Job Fair
The American Chronicle has an article giving 10 tips on how to make the best out of job fairs. Of the few important tips to remember:
- take it easy and enjoy the day;
- be ready to meet with the top 10 employers for which you’d like to work for and that will be present at the fair;
- try to look professional;
- bring many copies of your resume with you;
- bring a notepad to write down the names of the people with whom you’ve talked;
- be ready to answer questions;
- ask for business cards; and
- follow-up after the fair.
Making a Job Fair Work for You, The American Chronicle
October 4th, 2007 at 7:10 pm
This post provides solid advice. I’d like to add a couple more: (1) Go in with a plan. Know what kinds of positions interest you, and what you’re looking for from a potential employer. Is it better pay? More responsibility? Better potential career growth? Or maybe better work-life balance or a superior benefits package? (2) Definitely bring several copies of your resume, but make sure the Objective or Summary in the resume, along with your previous job accomplishments, can cover all of the positions in which you’re interested. To make sure you get this right, look at online job postings of the jobs you’re aiming for before you decide to attend the fair. Then, update your resume before printing the copies you’ll bring. If you give a copy to a company that happens to call you in for an interview, be prepared to offer the hiring manager more details on your skills and background.
April 8th, 2008 at 5:28 am
job search guide…
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