1	Career Services Your Key to Success How to Work A Job Fair
2	Job Fair Expectations …the employer Employers attend job fairs in various stages of hiring readiness: Immediate openings Anticipated openings Contract/project work Newly created positions Internships Employers attend job fairs primarily to: Collect resumes Source candidates Promote the company
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4	Job Fair Preparation Preparation is integral to your ability to impact an employer. Develop an effective resume Familiarize yourself with the company literature, websites and positions of interest Develop your one minute marketing presentation Demonstrate your professional presence Plan your strategy and practice your approach
5	Develop an Effective Resume The resume is used as a marketing tool to sell your experience and qualifications to potential employers The resume is a creative, personal statement of your education and experience, as well as your future career direction The resume should highlight relevant accomplishments and skills which match the employer's current hiring needs
6	Companies of Interest Review the list of the companies attending the Job Fair Identify companies of interest Familiarize yourself with the company by researching on the Internet, Bloomberg or Hoovers
7	Develop your one minute ...marketing presentation Take the time to prepare (write out) your marketing presentation before the Job Fair Clearly articulate your skills and how they can benefit the employer Practice with a friend or tape recorder Your presentation should evolve into a conversation…ask and answer questions Listen to the Employer for valuable information
8	Professional Presence Make a positive first impression: Look professional Appropriate interview attire Handshake Eye Contact Posture Enthusiasm
9	Strategy and Approach Working the Job Fair: Greet the employer with a smile, clear voice and a strong handshake Introduce yourself with confidence and give your one minute marketing presentation Use positive action verbs to describe your work experience and related skills Ask questions that demonstrate your preparation and insight Be mindful of the recruiter's time… no more than 5-7 minutes SMILE and say thank you
10	Life after the Job Fair Record notes on your conversations with employers Reflect on what you did well and what you can improve upon Send a thank-you note to reiterate your interest in the position and company Telephone or email your contact within in a week to 10 days to follow-up
11	11^th Annual Job Fair Wednesday, February 18, 2004 Campus Center Ballroom 12:00 – 3:00 PM To learn more about the Job Fair visit: BSC - 11th ANNUAL JOB FAIR: Career Services : Bridgewater State College