How to Work a Job Fair.ppt

1、How to Work a Job Fair,NCC Career Services Office /careers,What The Heck is a Job Fair?,Its a Job “Mall”! Its an Organization, Industry, and Job Info Bonanza! Employers expect to interact with students seeking employment and those researching careers and employers Its a Networking

2、 Paradise! Filling Open Positions is Hard Work, Time Consuming, and Expensive! Most recruiters are not authorized to hire candidates on the day of the fair Its a Relaxed Atmosphere,Whats So Great About a Job Fair?,You Can Really Prepare A Lot of Employers in One Place Employers are Looking for YOU C

3、an Get Hired Faster! Good Place to Get Career/Industry Info It Can Help You Become a Job Search Pro!,The Golden Rule: “PREPARE”,Develop a 60 Second “Infomercial” Develop Answers to Possible Questions Think About Other Key Points You Want to Make Write Down Skills You Used in Previous Jobs/Schooling

4、Think About Those Scary Questions Polish, Update, and Proof-read that Resume,That 60 Second Infomercial,Introduction- Introduce Yourself, Offer a Firm Hand Shake and a Resume Objective- Tell the Employer Why You are There and What Sort of Employment You Seek Brief Summary of Your Education, Experien

5、ce, Strengths, etc Reiterate Your Interest and Thank the Employer,More Preparation.,Investigate Companies Attending Write Out Your Plan of Attack Practice Your 60 Second Infomercial Check the Driving Directions to the Fair Make Sure Your Mode of Transportation is Ready Prepare Plenty of Copies of Yo

6、ur Resume Plan to Take a Folder or Pad-folio, not a briefcase,The Day Before the Big Day!,Decide On Your “Look” Business Attire Keep it Simple Limit Jewelry Cover Tattoos/Remove Excessive Piercings Practice Your 60 Second Infomercial Some More Relax, Get Plenty of Rest,Today is the Day!,Arrive Early

7、 Relax and Compose Yourself After Your Commute Practice your 60 Second Infomercial One More Time Leave Your Coat in the Car Check the Location of Each Employer on Your List Smile and Sell Yourself !,After the Job Fair,Reflect on what you did well and what you can improve upon Send a thank-you note t

8、o reiterate your interest in the position and company Telephone or email your contact within in a week to 10 days to follow-up,Job Fair Mistakes,Saying, Ill take anything or I dont know when asked about interests shows a lack of focus. Dressing unprofessionally or in casual clothing. Lacking a resum

9、e to leave with interested employers. Confusing a company with its competitor or not knowing anything about a company. Lacking enthusiasm or interest in a company or job opportunities. Asking about salary. Asking inappropriate questions, not asking questions, having a poor or unprofessional attitude

10、. 8. Grabbing free stuff. Lacking communication skills, including not making eye contact and having a weak handshake. Not being willing to relocate.,Things to Remember!,Recruiters Are Looking for You! Smile, Maintain Eye Contact, Firm Handshake! No Gum! No Job Offer That Day? Dont Get Discouraged! C

11、areer Services is Here to Help You Succeed. Contact us Before and After the Job Fair Attending a Career Fair for the first time can be a little overwhelming. However, if you prepare for the fair, you will get as much out of it as you put into it,What Career Services Offers:,Individual Appointments Rsum Critiquing Mock Interviews Workshops & Events Job Postings Job Boards Career Library Annual Graduate Report On-