Identify -- and Research -- Prospective Employers
One of the greatest strategies for career fair success is to obtain
the list of organizations attending the fair -- either from the fair's
Website or brochure.
Once you have this list, the key is identifying the prospective employers
that most interest you. Note: Don't immediately discount employers
based on industry or perceptions (or misconceptions).
Finally, once you have made a list of the key (5-10) employers you want to meet
at the fair, your task is to learn key facts about each of them so that
you can showcase your knowledge to the recruiter(s). Examples of information
you can obtain (from the organization's Website, news organizations, and
Internet searches):
- Organizational structure and breadth
- Key products/services
- Organizational culture and values
- Hiring practices
Resources to help you research:
