How to Behave at a Job Fair
Looking for work at a job fair can be like finding a needle in a haystack. No matter how spectacular your resume reads, each recruiter is likely to obtain several hundred more of the same quality and containing much of the same information. As such, your best chance lies in making a lasting first impression. With this in mind, there are a few techniques you can use to make yourself memorable to the company recruiter, moving your resume to the top of the stack for consideration in the process.
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Read through the job fair information packet thoroughly to find the list of companies expected to show at the fair. Research each company on the list, finding as much information on the company as possible. Check the company's website for any job listings, so that you can tailor your job pitch according to what the company actually needs.
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Reproduce lots of resumes for handing out to the company representatives at the job fair. There's no hard and fast rule for the number of resumes needed, but ensure you have two for each company listed at the fair, in case others show. Use formal resume paper to give your resume a professional look. You can even prepare a cover letter for those jobs you researched, targeting them specifically.
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Dress professionally, as if you're attending a job interview.
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Speak with confidence to the company representatives. Look the representative in the eye, and don't hesitate to answer any job-related questions they may have. Use your research to ask questions as well, especially about specific openings available with the company.
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Take notes during your discussion so that you won't forget any detailed information.
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Obtain contact information for someone in the company's HR department at the end of your discussion with the company representative, so that you can follow up on the conversation.
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