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Career/Job Fair Tutorial

 

Key Facts to Remember About Career Fairs

 

Here are some key facts to remember about career fairs -- for job-seekers, networkers, and internship-seekers.

 

Key Facts for Job-Seekers:

• Don't leave the fair without a few job leads
• Your goal should be to get to the next step with as many prospective employers as possible, either testing or an interview
• Follow-up is essential; be professional, but do the follow-up

 

Key Facts for Networkers:

• Don't leave the fair without a fistful of business cards and the sense that you established solid rapport with a number of people
• Making contacts and building relationships is your mission
• There's less pressure on you, so you should be able to get more accomplished at the fair in achieving your goals

 

Key Facts for Internship-Seekers:

• Don't leave the fair without some solid leads on potential internships
• Always ask about internships, even if the fair literature says they are just hiring full-time
• At this stage, going to as many career fairs as possible to learn how to work is essential to current and future success

 

 

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