Tip #1: Do smile.
Recruiters prefer to meet friendly job seekers.
Tip #2: Do dress
appropriately. Never wear jeans, sandals or gym shoes to a job fair. First impression is the best impression. Dressing down at
a job fair shows the employer that you don’t care. For ladies avoid wearing
low-cut shirts and high-cut skirts and men always wear a neck tie.
Tip #3: Do cover
tattoos. Hide any neck or arm tattoos many employers do not embrace this
fashion trend and may not consider you for employment.
Tip #4: Do have a
single page resume. You only have three minutes to grab the attention of
the recruiter shorten your resume to highlight skills and talent.
Tip #5: Do talk with
every recruiter. Don’t go by the table signage and determine this company
is not what you are looking for. You can miss a valuable opportunity by
skipping a recruiter at a job fair. If the job fair has twenty recruiters onsite
talk with all of them. Seeking employment is a full-time occupation networking
is mandatory. Don’t waste your time coming to a job fair if
you plan to skim for recruiters. If you find a company is not hiring for your
career-field ask the recruiter “If they know of anyone hiring in your career-field?” This is a simple question that may lead to your next employer.
Tip #6: Do be the
first to engage. On numerous occasions many job seekers walk into a job
fair nervous, shy and apprehensive to approach recruiters. Do have a goal in mind to obtain employment. We have notice hundreds of job seekers wander around a job
fair lost – get yourself together and start talking with the recruiters.
Tip #7: Don’t drink
or chew gum. Nothing is more disrespectful than a job seeker grazing on
food or sipping a beverage. Remain professional at all times.
Tip #8: Do be
positive. Recruiters understand that looking for a job is difficult avoid conversations about your personal life or the length of time you have been unemployed. You only have three minutes to make the best impression.
Tip #9: Do prepare an
introduction. During an interview you are not in control of the situation
at a job fair you are in control of the recruiters they want to dialogue with you. We suggest you prepare a three minute introduction that should include the
following:
- Introduce yourself by full name with a firm handshake. Maintain eye contact at all times.
- Mention the career field you are in, avoid job titles.
- Ask what positions the recruiter has available. Present your resume promptly.
- Mention five skills, talents or educational achievements that will interest the recruiter.
- If you do not qualify for any of the positions. Ask if the recruiter can refer you to a company hiring in your career field.
- Always thank the recruiter before walking away.
By using these simple
six steps you will show the recruiter you are confident and self-motivated.
Tip #10: Do follow-up
immediately. Never use the wait and see method you are in competition
with hundreds of job seekers be the first to follow-up. Bring a notebook and pen
take the time to write the name, telephone and email address of each recruiter.
Never assume they will provide a business card. Follow-up the same day via
email – do ask to meet again to discuss
the position qualifications.
Hint: you just set your own interview. If email is unsuccessful follow-up the next day via telephone.
Hint: you just set your own interview. If email is unsuccessful follow-up the next day via telephone.
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