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Presented by Bob Nealon, Career Coach North Campus Career Center How to Work a Job Fair

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Presented by Bob Nealon, Career CoachNorth Campus Career Center

How to Work a Job Fair

Should I go to a job fair?

Yes, but temper your expectations

Employers may not always show up or don’t have jobs or ask you to apply online

You can still make a connection with a prospective employer that leads to a job

How many jobs do you need?

You need 1 job…that’s all!

Job Fair TipsBefore the Job Fair:

• Prepare in advance: Review the list of organizations that are scheduled to attend so you can plan your time effectively

• Review your resume: Is it recent and relevant to your targeted job? Does it clearly show the reader what you really want to do and are good at?

• Rehearse your answers to typical questions: Recruiters will ask you: “Tell me about yourself” or “What kind of job are you looking for? Be positive and answer the question directly and succinctly (within 15 – 30 seconds).

• Dress for success: Dress professionally. People judge us based on how we look, our attire and more. Don’t leave this to chance and dress appropriately to leave the right type of first impression.

• Prepare your portfolio: Bring two (2) large (10” x 15”) manila envelopes. One for your resumes and one for information you acquire from prospective employers.

• Set Goals: Determine how many new contacts you want to make at a networking event, and don’t leave the event until you achieve your goal.

Job Fair TipsDuring the Job Fair:

• Temper expectations: You’ll be lucky to get a short bit of uninterrupted time with recruiters so smile, shake their hand firmly, introduce yourself with good eye contact and confidence.

• Express genuine interest: Show your excitement about the employer’s opportunities. Find out about their hiring process and suggested follow up. Acquire an application (if relevant) and fill out (ideally while at the job fair).

• Acquire company information: Take business cards, marketing information, and anything else that an employer might have so you can learn more about them and their openings.

• Thank the employer: Thank the recruiter for their time and consideration. Be courteous and never compromise your professionalism and likeability.

• Project a winning attitude: Bring great enthusiasm and your positive outlook and smile. These can definitely help you differentiate yourself from the competition.

• Be Friendly to Others/Work the Crowd: Talk to others in the crowd. You might even encounter some employers that don’t want to pay to be there, but are taking advantage of the opportunity.

Job Fair TipsAfter the Job Fair:

• Follow Up with Employers/Recruiters: Follow up promptly with a thank you letter to the recruiter and indicate your interest and value proposition. Also, once again attach your resume to the e-mail. Separates you from the resume pile.

Questions?

Reminder:

Broward College Resources• Your North Campus Career Center Staff

• Resume Writing, Interviewing, Job Search Strategy, and more

• Assessment Tools including Career Coach and FOCUS 2

• Internship EDGE

• Student job bank @ www.broward.edu/ccn

Contact me for an appointmentMy Contact Information:

Bob NealonCareer Coach Specialist

Broward College – North CampusBuilding 46, Room 238 (Career Center)

Phone: (954) 201-2270E-Mail: [email protected]

Connect with me through LinkedIn @ www.linkedin.com/in/BobNealon

Thank you for attending!