Many of my friends who are retired and who were laid off consider going to job fairs to help them find a new job. However, going to a job fair without the right mind set may be a waste of time in a competitive market. So, here are some job search tips you can use to prepare for a job fair:
Research the employers that will be present. Before you even head out to a job fair make a list of the companies that interest you and conduct some research to learn critical points about each one. Once you have pinpointed the companies make sure you know what they are looking for in a new employee and what kind of skills and credentials are desired.
What do you want out of the job fair? The next step in getting ready for a job fair is to prepare appropriately, so you walk in with a lot of confidence.
First of all, you should answer the following questions:
• Are you just going to see what kinds of opportunities are available in the current job market?
• Are you seriously considering applying for a full time, or a part time or a contract job?
• Are you a good candidate for the jobs you are looking for?
Once you have established which category you fall into, only then can you mentally prepare yourself by doing the proper research on the companies you want to meet with.
If you are seriously seeking employment, you must dress the part, this means wearing appropriate business attire. If you are a male, then slacks, collared shirt, and even a blazer are appropriate. If you are a woman, a dress, blouse, slacks, or skirt and a suit jacket would be good choices. Make sure your clothes are clean and ironed before you leave your house. This is not a party so anything too short, tight or revealing is not appropriate. No excess jewelry, hairspray, perfume, and no “wild” hairstyles. Wear good fitting, comfortable shoes, you will probably be on your feet for the whole day.
Have your question list ready. Once you have pinpointed the companies that have the typ of jobs available that you are interested in and are qualified for, prepare a few questions which you would like to ask the hiring representative. This would be dependent upon what you learned from the research you did on the company. You don’t want to ask a question where the answer is listed on their website. If you do, they will know you didn’t do your homework.
A question may be, “Can you tell me about the clients that you deal with the most?” or “How can I best reach you to follow up on available positions… do you have a business card?”
Double check your resume. Make sure your resume is in tip-top shape and up to date with your skills, credentials, education, recent employment, and accomplishments. Furthermore, ensure that your resume is free of grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors and that its content flows smoothly and is presented in a visually appealing and professional way.
Make an excellent impression when you meet the hiring representative by professionally presenting your up-to-date focused resume and letter of intent. Ensure the documents show your personality, include keywords, relevant accomplishments, and highlight your unique selling points. If they do, you have a solid chance of getting a job interview at a later date, or even landing a position on the spot.
Contact Information. If you do not update your resume regularly as well as revise it before a job fair, as simple as it may seem you can overlook your contact information. Make sure your resume includes your current and accurate home address, phone number and email address. Triple check this information, you do not want to miss an opportunity because a company representative couldn’t get in contact with you.
Research the employers that will be present. Before you even head out to a job fair make a list of the companies that interest you and conduct some research to learn critical points about each one. Once you have pinpointed the companies make sure you know what they are looking for in a new employee and what kind of skills and credentials are desired.
What do you want out of the job fair? The next step in getting ready for a job fair is to prepare appropriately, so you walk in with a lot of confidence.
First of all, you should answer the following questions:
• Are you just going to see what kinds of opportunities are available in the current job market?
• Are you seriously considering applying for a full time, or a part time or a contract job?
• Are you a good candidate for the jobs you are looking for?
Once you have established which category you fall into, only then can you mentally prepare yourself by doing the proper research on the companies you want to meet with.
If you are seriously seeking employment, you must dress the part, this means wearing appropriate business attire. If you are a male, then slacks, collared shirt, and even a blazer are appropriate. If you are a woman, a dress, blouse, slacks, or skirt and a suit jacket would be good choices. Make sure your clothes are clean and ironed before you leave your house. This is not a party so anything too short, tight or revealing is not appropriate. No excess jewelry, hairspray, perfume, and no “wild” hairstyles. Wear good fitting, comfortable shoes, you will probably be on your feet for the whole day.
Have your question list ready. Once you have pinpointed the companies that have the typ of jobs available that you are interested in and are qualified for, prepare a few questions which you would like to ask the hiring representative. This would be dependent upon what you learned from the research you did on the company. You don’t want to ask a question where the answer is listed on their website. If you do, they will know you didn’t do your homework.
A question may be, “Can you tell me about the clients that you deal with the most?” or “How can I best reach you to follow up on available positions… do you have a business card?”
Double check your resume. Make sure your resume is in tip-top shape and up to date with your skills, credentials, education, recent employment, and accomplishments. Furthermore, ensure that your resume is free of grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors and that its content flows smoothly and is presented in a visually appealing and professional way.
Make an excellent impression when you meet the hiring representative by professionally presenting your up-to-date focused resume and letter of intent. Ensure the documents show your personality, include keywords, relevant accomplishments, and highlight your unique selling points. If they do, you have a solid chance of getting a job interview at a later date, or even landing a position on the spot.
Contact Information. If you do not update your resume regularly as well as revise it before a job fair, as simple as it may seem you can overlook your contact information. Make sure your resume includes your current and accurate home address, phone number and email address. Triple check this information, you do not want to miss an opportunity because a company representative couldn’t get in contact with you.
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