Be a Success at a Job Fair |
1.
Pre-register. It's always a good idea to pre-register for
the job fair. The main idea behind this is that employers
get a chance to pre-screen potential applicants and note those
specific people they want to meet at the fair.{ if the employer
find you suitable for the job that they are looking for, then
you have better chance for an interview} |
2. It is definitely important to research the companies that
you are going to apply for and want to interview with. Don't
waste your time researching companies that you have zero interest
in, if that is the case you might as well use FaceBook to
play games. |
3. Bring lots of CVs to the job fair. If you have multiple
interests or job objectives, make very sure you bring enough
of each version of your CV. |
4. It's always a good strategy to create a career portfolio.
When you create your portfolio, include copies of your CV,
a catalogue of your references, and replicas of your best
work. ONLINE MAKE USE OF FREE SPACE AVAILABLE |
5. Wear appropriate clothing for job fairs because image and
first impressions are very critical. It is always
better to be overdressed, then underdressed. [ FACT ] |
6. Create a strategy to use while you are at your job fair. It's always best to survey the layouts of the fair and determine the order of interviewing. It is always suggested that you interview with your top choices, then you interview with your other choices and lastly, returning to your top choices and thank them for their time. But remember, always stay flexible as your top choices can be the choice of many other citizens, creating long line-ups that you could avoid |
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7. During your interview at the fair it is always a good strategy
to create a one-minute speech that focuses on specific benefits
that you could offer the specific company and use it at the
very beginning of the interview. You should also practice
answers to interview questions as you would any other job
interview. Avoid all bad communication habits such as rocking,
chewing gum, fidgeting and so on. Smoking or Drinking before
Job fair, interviews highly not Recommended |
8. Prepare for an interview at the job fair. If you didn't
prepare for an interview with a specific company, it's always
a good idea to listen in on several interviews so you can
better prepare yourself. |
9. A common objective for job fairs is networking. You can
network with fellow job seekers in terms of sharing job leads,
companies and their recruiting styles and strategies. One
good networking source are employment agencies, there are
always at least one who attends job fairs |
10. It is so important to follow-up on all your applications.
When you do actually follow-up on your job apps, you will
get an advantage over many others who do not. You can follow
up by calling the actual recruiter and thanking them for his
or her time or writing a thank you letter, in the letter,
thank the recruiter for his or her time and restate you interest
and qualifications for the interview, reiterate your interest
with a second interview and make a promise to follow up even
further with a telephone call. Enclose another copy of your
resume just to be very sure. |