Making a Job Fair Work For You
Frank J. Giudice
October 02, 2007
One of the more popular ways to find work is to attend a job fair. Normally held in Hotels or local colleges, it is a great way for an employer to meet candidates who are interested and interesting. While there are many ways to work the room, here are a few tips and tricks to help you focus on making the most of this opportunity.
1. Relax; you’re going to do great today!
2. Before you go in, make sure that you have plenty of copies of your resume and a pad and pen to take notes. Be prepared to write down who you spoke to and what you talked about. When you write your follow-up letter, it will help them remember you.
3. Be ready for those pesky interview questions. You know they’re coming, so practice your answers.
4. Dress for success. When you look good, you feel good and that confidence will show! Men, shoes, dress slacks, a shirt and tie, are the bare minimum! Ladies, nice shoes, slacks or skirt (not cut too revealing), stockings, and a blouse (again, not too revealing). Keep the jewelry to a minimum; if you rattle when you walk, you’re wearing too much. Perfume should be used judiciously, if at all. You don’t want to be remembered for giving a potential employer an allergy attack. Hair should be neat and combedstyled. And remember, the clothes are not for date night at the club, you want to look like a professional.
5. Look over the list of who’s going to be there and pick out your top 10! Do some research about the companies who’ll be there. If you know about any new products or services that the company is providing, it will help you stand out. Better to talk to the ones you’re really interested in.
6. What to do
a. Take & read any material on the table before you talk to someone. This will give you time to do additional research and to help you get any last minute hints.
b. Listen to the conversation to the person in front of you. You’ll hear the same questions and it will give you time to make your answers better.
c. Shake hands and talk to the person
d. Ask for an application if one is not offered.
7. Ask the right questions; such as what are the company's goals in the coming years, Can you describe the company culture, what are some weaknesses at this company, what do you like best about your job. Prepare your questions and be sure to practice them. Try to ask a question like “what made you choose to work for this company and why do you stay?” This type of question will tell you loads about the corporate culture and future opportunities.
8. Make sure you get the business cards of the people you talk to.
9. Do what the others won’t. Send a follow up letter and a copy of your resume by Friday, so it arrives first thing Monday morning.
10. Be prepared to follow-up with a call on Wednesday. To get the job you want, you have to be consistent and persistent!
1. Relax; you’re going to do great today!
2. Before you go in, make sure that you have plenty of copies of your resume and a pad and pen to take notes. Be prepared to write down who you spoke to and what you talked about. When you write your follow-up letter, it will help them remember you.
3. Be ready for those pesky interview questions. You know they’re coming, so practice your answers.
4. Dress for success. When you look good, you feel good and that confidence will show! Men, shoes, dress slacks, a shirt and tie, are the bare minimum! Ladies, nice shoes, slacks or skirt (not cut too revealing), stockings, and a blouse (again, not too revealing). Keep the jewelry to a minimum; if you rattle when you walk, you’re wearing too much. Perfume should be used judiciously, if at all. You don’t want to be remembered for giving a potential employer an allergy attack. Hair should be neat and combedstyled. And remember, the clothes are not for date night at the club, you want to look like a professional.
5. Look over the list of who’s going to be there and pick out your top 10! Do some research about the companies who’ll be there. If you know about any new products or services that the company is providing, it will help you stand out. Better to talk to the ones you’re really interested in.
6. What to do
a. Take & read any material on the table before you talk to someone. This will give you time to do additional research and to help you get any last minute hints.
b. Listen to the conversation to the person in front of you. You’ll hear the same questions and it will give you time to make your answers better.
c. Shake hands and talk to the person
d. Ask for an application if one is not offered.
7. Ask the right questions; such as what are the company's goals in the coming years, Can you describe the company culture, what are some weaknesses at this company, what do you like best about your job. Prepare your questions and be sure to practice them. Try to ask a question like “what made you choose to work for this company and why do you stay?” This type of question will tell you loads about the corporate culture and future opportunities.
8. Make sure you get the business cards of the people you talk to.
9. Do what the others won’t. Send a follow up letter and a copy of your resume by Friday, so it arrives first thing Monday morning.
10. Be prepared to follow-up with a call on Wednesday. To get the job you want, you have to be consistent and persistent!
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