Career Fair Etiquette

Posted by admin at 7:33 pm

Career fairs can be over-whelming and confusing. Here are some tips to help you be prepared to attend a career fair:

Dress Professionally

Wearing a suit is highly recommended. Treat the career fair as several pre-interviews. For more information on appropriate attire, click here.

Be Prepared

Check to see what companies are going to be there and make a list of the ones you want to talk to. Do some research on those companies as well so that when you talk to them, they know you are really interested. When you get there, take time to check out where the companies are on the map so that you are not walking around looking lost and wasting time.

Also, practice a 2 minute speech about yourself and what you want out of a career. Bring several copies of your resume, one for each company.

Follow-up

Make sure to get a business card from each individual you talk to and follow-up with them. Thank them for the opportunity to meet with them and let them know how you would be a perfect fit for their company. Let them know how interested you are in a position with them and that you are going to apply for a certain position, or that you already have applied.

These are just a few tips to get you started on career fair etiquette. If you are looking for a career fair in your area, you can check out our job seeker events calendar.