JOB FAIRS
The awesome thing about job fairs is there is a lot of networking potential and you can fast track your job hunting process. You can network with the people representing the companies at the fair and with the other job seekers.
The downside of job fairs is there aren’t unlimited opportunities because companies at job fairs are usually recruiting for select positions at the company that are difficult to fill.
However, if you make a positive connection with the the people representing the companies at the job fair, they may think of you for a future position down the road or be able to connect you with another opportunity.
BEFORE YOU GO
If you plan on going to a job fair, read my 10 job fair tips before you go for best results. I wrote these tips after going under cover at job fairs.
The awesome thing about job fairs is there is a lot of networking potential and you can fast track your job hunting process. You can network with the people representing the companies at the fair and with the other job seekers.
The downside of job fairs is there aren’t unlimited opportunities because companies at job fairs are usually recruiting for select positions at the company that are difficult to fill.
However, if you make a positive connection with the the people representing the companies at the job fair, they may think of you for a future position down the road or be able to connect you with another opportunity.
BEFORE YOU GO
If you plan on going to a job fair, read my 10 job fair tips before you go for best results. I wrote these tips after going under cover at job fairs.
JOB FAIR TIPS
1. Go to the job fair early. Job fairs get busier around lunch time because many people have to work.
2. Have a 2-minute overview ready. When you go to a job fair, representatives will ask you to give a 2-minute overview of yourself after you sit down.
3. Smile. Representatives are looking for people that smile and are friendly.
4. They don’t care about your schooling. They’re looking for people who are dressed professionally, have good communication skills and give out a positive vibe.
5. Use professional resume paper. It will make you stand out because 99.9% of people use cheap copy paper.
6. Your resume is only a point of reference. You need to bring copies of your resume. However, representatives are judging you on how you present the information on your resume in person.
7. The biggest mistake you can make is not being knowledgeable about the company you’re interviewing with. Research the companies represented at the job fair in advance.
8. Be open-minded. Some recruiters may be leaving their companies soon and will be recruiting for other positions. Even if you’re not interested in a position or company, don’t be afraid to reach out and make a connection with each recruiter.
9. Don’t be nervous. Representatives at job fairs are some of the nicest people you will ever meet and have great people skills. Their job is to make a great impression on you!
10. Be prepared for these questions: What brings you out? Where do you work now? What are you looking for?
During the interview, the representative will take notes on your resume like “nervous” or “great vibe.” After the interview, the representative will send your resume to someone else in their company to judge it without actually meeting you. If the company wants to move forward, expect to continue the interview process soon after the job fair.
1. Go to the job fair early. Job fairs get busier around lunch time because many people have to work.
2. Have a 2-minute overview ready. When you go to a job fair, representatives will ask you to give a 2-minute overview of yourself after you sit down.
3. Smile. Representatives are looking for people that smile and are friendly.
4. They don’t care about your schooling. They’re looking for people who are dressed professionally, have good communication skills and give out a positive vibe.
5. Use professional resume paper. It will make you stand out because 99.9% of people use cheap copy paper.
6. Your resume is only a point of reference. You need to bring copies of your resume. However, representatives are judging you on how you present the information on your resume in person.
7. The biggest mistake you can make is not being knowledgeable about the company you’re interviewing with. Research the companies represented at the job fair in advance.
8. Be open-minded. Some recruiters may be leaving their companies soon and will be recruiting for other positions. Even if you’re not interested in a position or company, don’t be afraid to reach out and make a connection with each recruiter.
9. Don’t be nervous. Representatives at job fairs are some of the nicest people you will ever meet and have great people skills. Their job is to make a great impression on you!
10. Be prepared for these questions: What brings you out? Where do you work now? What are you looking for?
During the interview, the representative will take notes on your resume like “nervous” or “great vibe.” After the interview, the representative will send your resume to someone else in their company to judge it without actually meeting you. If the company wants to move forward, expect to continue the interview process soon after the job fair.
