success at a job fair

H O W T O S U C C E E D

@ a J o b F a i r ?B y Va n d a n a

M a d a n

Why should you attend the Job Fair?

To get a New Job

To check out Potential

Network and Market yourself

Career opportunities that meet your

needs

To get an Internship

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Preparing for interviews

Research Organization

Watch the body language

What creates a bad Impression

After the Interview

Preparation is the key to success

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Preparing for Interviews

Review own Skills, Experiences and QualitiesCheck your resumeHave multiple copies preparedFocus on class projects, InternshipsCurrent affairsPrepare your questionsPractice

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Research organization

• Find out what companies will be attending the job fair

• search the information on the company website

• Focus on the top companies you want to target at the job fair

• Relevant articles, current issues, reports in the press

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Watch the body language

First impression very powerful

-Hello effect or devil effectDress appropriatelySmile and make eye contactAllow time to relaxSpeak clearlyInterviewer notices-How you

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What creates a bad impression• Negative attitude• Lack of preparation• Lack of interest and

enthusiasm• Poor knowledge• Failure to give concrete

examples of skills• Over emphasis on money• Lack of career plan

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After the interview

• Review own performance and learn from it

• Was there anything you could have done better or differently?

• Make notes about your conversation.

Follow up! Follow up! Follow up!

Request for feedback

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Job Fair Do’s• Do arrive early• Do have pen and paper available• Be positive• Collect a business card from employers• Do bring lots of resumes• Do take a few minutes to locate your target• Keep answers specific• Prepare one minute script about yourself

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Job Fair Don’ts• Don’t arrive late

• Don’t ask inappropriate questions

• Don’t look disinterested• Don’t lie and make excuses

• Don’t ask for special treatment• Don’t say negative things

about other job seekers

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Relax

• Relax and be yourself.• Enjoy the opportunity to meet new people and build your network!

Have fun at the JOB FAIR!

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Éclat Hospitality• Founded in 2005• Chandigarh Based• Hospitality

Consulting• Recruitment• Training• Hospitality Education

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