make the job fair work for you landing an interview

Make the Job Fair Work for Make the Job Fair Work for YouYou

Landing An Interview

Setting The StageSetting The Stage• Dress for a job interview

• You will be meeting HR representatives and hiring managers

• Bring writing materials• You want to be able to take notes

quickly

• Carry plenty of copies of your resume • Use a brief case or portfolio

Keep Your FocusKeep Your Focus• Review the exhibitors list• Choose a few target companies

• Do background research on those companies

• At the fair• Focus your energies on those companies• Wander around after visiting target

companies

Know What’s AvailableKnow What’s Available

The Job Fair Company List • Outlines available positions for each

company• Use the fair kiosks to check for updates • Apply for positions for which you are

qualified

Don’t be discouraged by the number of other job seekers – you

only need one job!

Make The Most Of Each Make The Most Of Each MeetingMeeting

• Introduce yourself to company representatives• Be upbeat • Project energy and confidence

• Prepare a two minutes or less statement • Include your background and qualifications

• Ask questions about the company • Listen to what they have to say

Follow Up!Follow Up!• Note the name of each person you

meet• Ask for business cards

• Follow up with each company • Send a letter or email to the person you

met• Tell them about your interest in their

company • Briefly discuss your qualifications • Include a copy of your resume