JOB FAIR DOS AND DONTS

But as with anything there’s proper etiquette that you should adhere to when attending a job fair, otherwise your chances of being selected by the right employer will be slim to none. To help you know what is appropriate, take the time to review these job fair do’s and don’ts.

Follow Instructions
Follow all job fair instructions, ex: if it says you should apply on line first then apply on line. No company wants any employee who can’t follow simple instructions.

Come Prepared
Think ahead and come to the job fair with everything you need to get the job. This means bringing a pen, notepad, multiple copies of your resume, cover letter, and references.

Come Early
Most employers tend to find their best candidates early on in the day during a job fair, partly because they are most alert and energized at the start, so do your best to get their early.

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Dress Appropriately
At a job fair you are competing against lots of other candidates and you want to do everything to stand out, this should mean looking your absolute most professional best.

Published: January 1, 2016

Employers participate in job fairs to cast a wide net hoping to catch the right employee for the right job.

Job Fair Do's And Don'ts

One of the best ways to find out whose hiring and to get yourself out there in the job marketplace is to attend a local job fair. Employers participate in job fairs to cast a wide net hoping to catch the right employee for the right job.

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Sell Yourself
A job fair is your one opportunity to sell yourself to as many potential employers as possible so practice your interview skills, prepare questions, and come with the mindset that “today is the day I get the job!”

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Respect Property
Most job fairs are held at local hotels or conference centers, so it is important to be respectful of the property you are at. A sure fire way to not get a job is to have a member of the hotel staff complain about you.