job fair prep 4.05.10

Monday April 5th, 2010 2:00 PM-4:00 PM

Melissa Suey & Don Verrill

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Job Fair Wed April 7th

How to be productive

@ Job Fairs

Prepare for

workshop

Preparing/Attending

Job Fairs

April 2010

CareerCenter Consultants

Melissa Suey & Don Verrill

Plan Ahead

Checking the List

Well Groomed Proper Attire Great Self-Talk Focused Resume copies Know where to go Know what to say Know what to do

Why attend a job fair?

To interact with employers

To leave resumes/completed applications

To get leads and network

To obtain interviews

To get employment

Personal Appearance

I look great.

I feel good.

Self-Talks

I am good.

Wonderful things will happen.

Resumes

Appropriate

Proof Read

Numerous copies

Protective folder

Why am I here?

What to say?

To whom do I speak?

What to do?

Engage

Be clear

Be specific

Be brief

Obtain list Obtain list of Companies at job fair

Select appropriate employers

Locate & Approach

GreetGreet

Introduce Self

Engage with dialogue

ASK Questions

“Hi I’m Steve Jones” (wait for answer)

“What types of positions are you recruiting for today?” (wait for answer)

“I have [ telemarketing experience] ( or other skills, abilities, and experiences) which should be a good match for that position. I have my resume could I leave it. OR

“Would you like to see my resume?”

Ask about follow-up

ex. What’s the next step?

When will you hire?

May I contact you?

When is the best time?

Thank you

always acceptable to say thanks

Checking the List

Well Groomed Proper Attire Great Self-Talk Focused Resume copies Know where to go Know what to say Know what to do

Let’s ReviewLet’s Review

Preparing/Attending

Job Fairs

April 2010

CareerCenter Consultants

Melissa Suey & Don Verrill