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Making the Most of a Job Fair

. This tutorial will provide you with tips and strategies to best prepare for a job fair. . 3 Phases of a Job Fair. BeforeDuringAfter. Before the Job Fair. RegisterResearchResumeElevator SpeechQuestionsJob Fair KitAttireStrategy. I. Registration. Most job fairs require you to pre-regist

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Making the Most of a Job Fair

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    1. Making the Most of a Job Fair Tutorial

    2. This tutorial will provide you with tips and strategies to best prepare for a job fair.

    3. 3 Phases of a Job Fair Before During After

    4. Before the Job Fair Register Research Resume Elevator Speech Questions Job Fair Kit Attire Strategy

    5. I. Registration Most job fairs require you to pre-register. This ensures that you will receive all materials related to the event. Registration can usually be done online.

    6. II. Research Companies & Positions Most events will post a list of participating employers on a webpage 2-3 weeks prior to the event. These lists are updated on a continuous basis, so be sure to check it often.

    7. Why Research Employers? Employers expect applicants to know about their organization Knowing in-depth information about an organization shows interest and initiative

    8. Why Research Employers? (Continued) Furthermore, researching employers allows candidates to: Identify and eliminate potential employers Help decide if a particular industry is a good fit Help create polished application documents (cover letter, resume, etc.) Prepare for an interview by allowing you to customize questions to ask an employer and to better prepare you to answer company-specific questions.

    9. III. Resume The job fair acts as an initial, pre-screening interview. Therefore, you want to prepare a professional resume to make available to employers. A professional resume is needed even if you are applying for internships.

    10. IV. Elevator Speech Remember, first impressions count. In preparation for the event, create a 60 second advertisement, that will be used to introduce yourself to potential employers. This advertisement should concisely state your name, major, school, skills, interests and strengths.

    11. Example of an Elevator Speech Hello, my name is _______. I am currently a junior, majoring in Social Work with a minor in Criminal Justice at McDaniel College. I like helping peoplecounseling, advising and mentoring. Ive been volunteering with the local Boys and Girls club and I think Id like to work with adjudicated teens, preferably girls. I read that your company has programs that help youth. Im interested in learning more.

    12. V. Questions Remember, this is a job fair so your time with recruiters is short. Ask questions that will yield the most important information.

    13. Sample Questions to Ask What qualities and characteristics are you looking for in an applicant? What are common career paths within your organization? What kind of projects are new employees typically involved with? Do you offer an internship program? If so, how do I find out more information?

    14. VI. Job Fair Kit Before the job fair you will want to prepare your job fair kit. A job fair kit contains: Multiple resumes printed on quality paper Paper on which to write notes (a portfolio of some type is suggested) A pen

    15. VII. Strategy In order to make the best use of your time at a job fair, it is best to prepare a strategy. Your strategy should include: Time of arrival. The earlier the better as some recruiters leave before the fair is over. The names of companies that you wish to talk to first. The names of companies that you will talk to provided you have enough time.

    16. VIII. Attire Dress the same as you would for a job interview. Consider this a preliminary interview. You will only have a few minutes to make an impression as a job candidate. Thats why its always important to dress professionally for a job fair. Positive first impressions are critical!

    17. During the Job Fair While you have multiple copies of your resume in hand, youve outlined your strategy, and youre dressed in a professional manner, there are still a few things to consider the day of the fair.

    18. Day of the Job Fair Turn off all cellular devices and electronics. Identify the location of the recruiters you want to meet with first. Typically a floor plan or chart is provided to all attendees.

    19. Presentation Approach employers with confidence. Make eye contact and shake hands. Present your resume. Recite your elevator speech. Ask your top four questions. Ask for company materials and business cards. Thank recruiters for their time.

    20. After the Job Fair Send follow-up letters to organizations expressing your interest in the company and position. If necessary, include an updated resume. Thank you letters should be received by the employer within 2-5 days after the event.

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