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Career/Job Fair Tutorial

 

Site Map to the How to Successfully Work a Career/Job Fair Tutorial: A Useful Tool for Job-Seekers and Students

 

This tutorial is designed for both college students and job-seekers who are seeking to master the skills necessary to successfully attend and navigate career fairs and job expos.

 

Goals for Attending the Fair

 

Key Elements for Career Fair Success

 

Preparing BEFORE the Fair

• Pre-Register for the Fair
• Identify -- and Research -- Prospective Employers
• Mapping Out Fair Strategy
• Have a Clear Career Focus
• Prepare Multiple Versions of Your Resume
• Polish Your Career Portfolio
• Rehearse Your Elevator Speech
• Practice Responses to Typical Interview Questions
• Questions That You Can Ask the Recruiters
• Choosing Proper Career Fair Attire
• Get Organized the Night Before

 

Success DURING the Fair

• Arriving at the Fair
• Check for Additional Organizations
• Implement Your Fair Strategy
• First Impressions are Everything
• Politeness Goes a Long Way
• Never Leave Without Contact Information
• Always Ask About the Next Step
• Importance of Note Taking
• Network, Network, Network
• Always Keep Positive Attitude

 

What to do AFTER the Fair

• Write Thank-You Notes to Recruiters
• Acknowledge New Network Contacts
• Organize All Contact Information
• Follow-Up, Follow-Up, Follow-Up

 

Key Facts to Remember About Career Fairs

 

Career Fair Do's and Don'ts

 

Career Fair Resources

 

 

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