Use a portfolio or briefcase to organize resumes and documents.
Do Your Research
Know the companies that interest you.
The more you know about a company, the more you can converse with the company representative and the more memorable you will be.
Check your Job Fair Employers Attending page for previously participating companies.
A month before your Job Fair, check the Employers Attending page again to see currently registered companies.
Prepare a 30-Second Commercial
Be ready to greet each employer with a smile and an enthusiastic 30-second sales pitch.
Think about your strong points, your goals, and the company.
Dress Professionally
First impressions are very important.
Unprofessional dress is the leading reason candidates are rejected.
Wear dark, tailored clothing.
Style your hair conservatively.
Arriving at the Job Fair
Come early while employers are fresh.
Turn off your cell phone.
Do not carry any food or drinks.
Put all papers in your portfolio or briefcase.
Be Assertive and Show Initiative
Visit the booths of employers you are most interested in first.
Shake hands and introduce yourself to recruiters when you reach the table.
Impart enthusiasm about the company and their job opportunities.
Network
Speak with companies you would not normally be interested in.
Talk to other job seekers—you may hear about opportunities of which you are unaware.
After Meeting Interviewers
Collect business cards from the employers you meet.
When you leave an interview, make quick notes while your memory is fresh.
Follow-up the next day and send personalized thank you notes.