Student Life and Services > How to Work a Job Fair
Have a well developed resume.
Review the list of career fair participants available prior to the event.
Take at least 30 copies of your completed resume with you to the event. Store in a folder to keep them nice. Have a notepad with you, pens etc.
Use a strong, firm handshake when introducing yourself. Be assertive without being pushy.
Develop your 30 second commercial that informs the recruiter about you.
Pick up literature from each employer table to take home and review later.
Ask for a business card to contact that person later by phone.
Ask what happens next in the hiring process. Express appreciation for the employer's time in talking with you. Follow up within a week or two with contacts made or with persons referred to you by the organization representatives attending.
Usually employers at job fairs are recruiting candidates for specific positions that they have the greatest need to fill. You need to remember that all organizations have a variety of jobs that can be filled by an individual from a variety of majors.
Below are some attributes that employers look for when considering an applicant:
