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Career Resources - Job Fair Tip Sheet

Use this tip sheet to make your job fair experience successful.

• Analyze your interests, skills, and work values to determine your career focus before attending the fair.
• Read the employer list and target those you find interesting.
• Organize your materials, including resumes, pens, paper, portfolio.
• Dress for Success. You should dress in professional attire. First impressions are important.
• Prepare your well-organized & error free resume and make good number of copies.
• Sell yourself to employers by telling them about your qualifications, related interests, skills, etc.
• Think Positive. Always highlight your strengths and skills. Don’t apologize for your major, GPA, or lack of experience.
• Talk with as many employer representatives as possible, showing them your resume and using your one-minute commercial.
• Look, Listen, & Learn. Use good speaking techniques, including eye contact, listening skills and plan what you will say.
• Ask appropriate questions of representatives. Such as:
  
  • Do you hire people in the field of ?
  • What is your position with the organization?
  • What are some of the typical responsibilities for entry-level employees?
  • Are there training programs and, if so, what do they include?
• Collect business cards from employers that interest you for easier follow-up.
• Be courteous and polite, but also take the initiative to be assertive.
• Use body language to convey confidence and interest.
• Type thank you letters to employers that are of interest to you.
  
  •  Get addresses from business cards you collected or employer list

Questions? Call Career Services @ 313-593-5020