Top Five Pointers - Attending Job Fair

Do you stand out from the crowd? Are you aware of the checklist before, during and after the event?


Attending job fair is the easiest way to sell your resume unlike applying via online job portals. You have to be prepared and put your best foot forward for this much-awaited event. This is not a social gathering wherein you have to pass your resume then get freebies after the fair. It is like marketing yourself to several employers that you meet at every booth.

A winning attitude is needed that includes preparation, research and confidence to make you noticeable among with other thousands of jobseekers. Here are the top five tips to become a successful jobseekers:

Do your Assignment. Research all companies who will be participating the fair and make a target list to which industry you belong so you can start searching their company profile, and familiarizing yourself with their products / services and the nature of their businesses. You have to prioritize top ten employers that you are interested in. Practice a mock interview, which is an effective tool to overcome difficulties during interview.

Prepare your Resume. This is your ultimate bullet. If you are targeting two different positions, you must ready yourself two different versions of your comprehensive resume. Simplify your resume with 2-3pages maximum. Employers will not read a 10-page resume, though you had a lot of experiences. Include only job experiences that have very significance to the job position you are applying for.

Make an Impression. During the fair, build your confidence. Remember to treat the event as if you would be having an interview. Aggressive and assertiveness are the best techniques to make a lasting impression with the employers. Dress professionally according to the character that you like to portray in order to gain an eye with recruiters. Make an eye to eye contact and introduce yourself by offering a firm handshake. Wear your best smile.

Showcase your talent. Prioritize the top ten employers that you are interested in, and then approach the least companies in the list. Prepare a 20-30 second brief introduction of yourself. Establish good rapport with each recruiter and ask relevant questions that will broaden your understanding of the organization. This will give you an idea to which group best fits for you. Build a positive energy and answer all questions indicating the knowledge you learn about the company through your research. Respond to each question clearly and briefly.

Build your network. Don’t ever forget to collect business cards. Be friendly and make connection to people, not only employers but also jobseekers. Take advantage to chat with them because you might learn something that is essential for your job hunting.. The more information you gather, the better.

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