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- Be mentally prepared with a list of question to keep
conversation flowing. Ask about company, industry, what job opportunities exist, etc. Always try to relate your skills and experience to company or jobs that may be open at company.
- Visit companies outside your industry. You will be surprised at how many companies hire in all types of professions (ie. hospitals, banks, etc.)
- Visit your lower priority companies first. This way you can practice and fine tune your approach. When you are ready, then proceed to top priority employers on your list.
- Network! Talk to both employers and other job candidates. If you are standing in line, don’t be shy talk to people in line. More jobs are filled by networking than any other means.
- Conduct yourself with a professional manner at all times. Employers are watching at all times. So when you are walking around or waiting in line, always maintain professionalism.
- Be aware of time. Don’t stand and monopolize an employer’s time. Its not good for them or for you. Ask specific questions, get to point and most importantly get contact information for later follow-up.
D) CAREER FAIR FOLLOW-UP ========================== Its important to keep yourself fresh in mind of employers. To do this, you must send follow-up or thank you letters within two days. Always refer to date and location of job fair. Try and highlight any part of conversation that stood out to make it easy for them to remember you. Always include a copy of your resume. You might also want to follow-up with a phone call.
Also its important to re-group after a career fair and evaluate your experience. Try and understand what you did right and what can be improved upon, as this will help you be more productive at next fair.
Most importantly, just have a very positive attitude. Always have a smile and thank each person you speak to for his/her time. You have something to sell and employers are there to shop around, and vice versa.
This article can be read directly online at: http://www.worktree.com/newsletter/career-and-job-fairs.html
Sincerely, Nathan Newberger, Managing Editor http://www.WorkTree.com "Helping You Find More Jobs Faster"
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Nathan Newberger is the job and career expert at http://www.WorkTree.com Nathan has over 10 years experience in staffing and human resources. He has worked both as a recruiter and career counselor. Mr. Newberger has been the Managing Editor at http://www.WorkTree.com for the past 5 years and his articles have helped thousands of job seekers.
