JobHunt
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Attending Job Fair
Here are some tips on how to attend a job fair
- Dress formally - You are not going to watch a show or expo. Give due importance to what you are going to do.
- Switch off your mobile phones. The ringing sound can irritate your employer. He may think that you are casual about the job.
- Arrive early
- Wear comfortable shoes. Lines are pretty long often. So be prepared to wait.
- Bring sufficient amount of resumes. Twenty to 30 will do the job
- Take a portfolio/briefcase to hold resumes and corporate literature
- Be sure about your strengths and weakness.
- Be prepared with some common interview questions.
- Communicate with others when you are waiting.
- There will be many applicants approaching employers at the same time you areso don't be overwhelmed
- Keep a positive attitude and concentrate on the benefits of the experience
- Indulge your curiosity - talk to companies you normally wouldn't be interested in
