Job Fairs a.k.a. speed dating.
Job fairs, if utilized correctly, can be excellent tools in the job search. Recruiters take advantage of these venues because they enable a large number of applicants to be seen in a short amount of time. Think of it as the speed dating of the job finding process, but instead of leaving with a mate, you leave with a job. You must get as much of your talents and skills across to the recruiter as you can in relatively short amount of time-- this means that you really have to pull out all the stops!You should go into a job fair, with the same mindset that you would go into any interview. You should have confidence and be ready to show the recruiter that you're the best possible candidate for the job. Coming prepared is the key to success in any interview or job fair. You should have researched the companies before hand, come with multiple copies of your resume and portfolios, and should have dressed for success. I have seen many people get full-time jobs and rewarding internships through the utilization of job fairs. If they can do it, surely you can do it too!
Posted by Jen on 1/18/2009 01:58:00 PM
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I've never related job fairs to speed dating, but that is a perfect analogy! You still get the sweaty palms and everything... But seriously, I agree that you have to come prepared to strut your stuff and leave a lasting impression on the people you meet. You never know-- if you wow them enough you surely can walk out with a brand new job!