Job Fairs 101

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Provides important occupational information that can help People seeking new jobs

Better Jobs First Jobs

People who are choosing or changing careers

Students

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Benefits of a Job Fair

Talk Face-to-Face with HR Professionals

Meet other Job Seekers

Focus on companies actively seeking new employees

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Benefits of a Job Fair (cont.)

Allows you to make a positive impression

Visit multiple companies

Submit a resume with a company that you were unaware of

Learn more about the companies

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Developing a Strategy

Pre- register

Research the companies attending Build a detailed resume for

each company you intend on visiting

Survey the layout of the fair

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Developing a Strategy (cont.)

Prepare a 1 minute presentation

Resume written for each company

Resumes labeled for each employer

Follow-up

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Tips For Success

Stick to your strategy

Network with recruiters outside your field

Experiences, Skills & Abilities

Have questions for the recruiter

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Tips for Success (cont.)

Use the recruiter’s name

Maintain eye contact Smile

Dress professionally

Network with fellow job seekers

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Tips for Success (cont.)

Collect business cards

Grab some company literature

Supporting Documents Cover letter Portfolio Reference list Letters of recommendation

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Body Language

What is your body language saying about you?

Message being sent 7% Words Tone 38% 55% Body Language

Dress professionally

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Questions to Ask the Recruiter

What do you like most about working at _____ ?

What is the organization’s culture like?

What is involved in the hiring process?

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Wrapping Things Up

Revisit your 1st choice

Follow up on promises

Send Thank You cards Follow-up Sales Pitch Restate why you want the

job

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