Looking For Employment? Consider A Job Fair

If you're trying to find employment or want to change to a different line of work, consider going to a Job Fair. What better place to actually find employers who are actively trying to find employees, and all you have to do is walk right up to them and introduce yourself. If you've never considered going to a job fair, they're easy to find and at least once a month somewhere there will be one, especially if you reside in a large metropolitan area. I've found a good list of insider tips for any job prospect to follow, if he/she is ready to step up and get serious about finding real employment. These are from the manager of a company who sponsors Job Fairs, and she's been to hundreds and seen what works and what doesn't.

First of all, take the event seriously. Follow the same procedures you would if you were going for an interview, because that's what this is, so act and dress accordingly.

Bring your best resume. If you can't create a good one, you're behind your competition, so don't be afraid to get some assistance. Spelling and chronological order are important, there are tons of websites that can help you out, or pay someone to do it for you. One other thing about the resume you bring to the event, make it on plain white paper with no pictures, you'll be making a lot of copies of it(copiers are usually provided) and plain old black and white copies are the clearest.

Prior to the fair, call the producer of the fair and get a list of companies that will be there. The list may not be complete but it will give you a start. If you find a company your interested in, do some research so you can have some intelligent questions of your own to ask during the interview. This step alone will help you stand out from your competition, don't just walk up and say, "So, what do you guys do?" Stupid. It's the same as saying, "Don't hire me."

During your interview, answer their questions politely and be concise, if they don't tell you, make sure to ask what characteristics they are looking for in a new employee, and(if you're interested), what you need to do to get a second interview at their place of business. Don't be afraid to show some enthusiasm, and let them know you're really interested in working for them. If you're feeling confident enough, ask the interviewer how you stack up against the other candidates.

If they don't set a date for a second interview, don't be disappointed, ask for a card and be sure to thank the interviewer for the opportunity. If you really want to stand out, send him/her a thank-you card and let them know you're still interested and would like another interview.

While at the fair, don't hesitate to talk to the other people looking for work, they may have just left a job that would be just right for you or give you information about positions that they may not qualify for but you do. These fairs offer other information besides just the interview, there are always pamphlets about Career Centers and Associations with possible employment leads. Eventually a situation will open and you'll be there waiting to take it, so don't give up!

My name is Jim and I've had a lot of job interviews, my last one led to a thirty year career in the utility industry. I can remember each interview very clearly, the nervousness and the fear of saying the wrong thing, but now I feel that an employer expects prospects he's interviewing to have these feelings and looks past that for someone who he can depend on and get along with. So try to let your personality show through, your resume will tell him if you're capable of doing the job or not. If you would like more free information about resumes, CV letters, interviewing tips or self-employment ideas, you should check out this site,

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