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