Cheat Sheet: Career Fair Success
Basic Tips:
• Career fairs offer a perfect opportunity to let people know what kind
of a position you are looking for within their organization.
• They also allow you to find out more about companies, what kinds
of positions they are hiring for, what opportunities may exist, what
the culture is like, etc.
• They provide you with terrific practice meeting potential employers
and answering some initial questions
Appearance Tips:
• First impressions are critical. You never get a second chance to
make a first impression.
• Dress the part. Wear professional, conservative business attire
to the career fair to make a great first impression.
• *SEE OUR CAREERSPOTS VIDEOS “Interview Dress for Men”
and “The Look” for women on interview dress.
Resume Tips:
• Bring a very solid resume that is free of mistakes, typos,
incorrect dates.
• Make sure that your resume is clear, accurate, distinct, and easy
to read.
Research/Preparation Tips:
• Know why you are at the career fair and what companies you
want to speak with ahead of time if possible.
• Do not randomly go booth to booth, directionless since it will be
apparent that you have done little to prepare for the event.
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Cheat Sheet: Career Fair Success Cont.d)
• Research the companies a bit BEFORE the career fair. Do you
homework so you know something about the companies, their
products, and their line of work.
• Avoid questions like “what does your company do?” and
comments like “I really don’t know about your company.”
• Employers like to meet with savvy job candidates who have
taken the time to learn a little bit about the organization ahead
of time.
Types of Discussions/Questions:
• Ask questions like “where do you see me with the company?” or
“what’s the company’s vision?”
• Avoid questions about vacation, salary, and “when do I get my
first paycheck?”
Remember:
• Employers gravitate to individuals that put a lot of work into
themselves in order