Did you strike SUCCESS at Job Fair?

Job Fairs are a common platform for both jobseekers and the companies! These fairs are not just for the beginners but also for those who have experience and are looking forward to job shift. If you go in prepared, you can succeed with not just one job in hand but multiple offers to choose from!

Job fairs are not a place for fun and entertainment. There is serious work going in there and your carefree outlook can stand against you. Let's see how we can turn a Job Fair into our stepping stone to success.
Pre event Preparations

• Do Research! Have prior information on which companies are participating. Shortlist the companies that interest you. Visit the websites of the companies you are interested in to have a overview knowledge about them.


• Customize your Resumes. make alterations in your resume to match the requirements of the company you want to interview for. This will make your resume appear more appropriate for the job. Carry two copies of the document for each company.


• Register Your Self!! You can register your self for appearing in the interview before the actual fair. This gives you an option to decide your interview slot.

The Job Fair.The Day of Opportunity, to get your Dream Job!

• Be formally dressed. Your appearance does talk a lot about you. Dress up neatly in formal attire. Don't be loud with anything you wear.
  
  
• Work out your Plan.You must have a plan of attack for the fair. You've already know the companies you are interested in. See if any new companies have registered when you arrive at the fair. Survey the layout of the fair and decide an order in which you would like to appear for the interview.
  
  
• Experts suggest meeting with your top choices first in the morning, interviewing with your other choices in the middle of the day, and returning to your top choices at the end of the day to thank them again for their time. But remember to be flexible as your top choices. They may be the top choices of many others at the fair, creating long wait. that you may wish to avoid.
  
  
• Your Crucial Moment. You will have only a few minutes with the recruiters. Make most of it! Give brief introduction of yourself. Highlight the benefits that the company will have on selecting you. Sell Your Self hard!
  
  
• Must at the Interview. Make eye contact, offer a firm handshake, and show enthusiasm. Make sure you also have some questions to ask the interviewer. A great concluding question for you to ask is, "What do I need to do to obtain a second interview with your company?"
  
  
• Networking is the most vital task you must do at the fair. Talk to the recruiters about the job and the company plans. However, you can also network with your fellow job-seekers in terms of sharing information about job leads, companies, and their recruiting strategies and styles. There may also be professional organizations or employment agencies on hand at the fair, which are also good sources for networking.

Post Event Must Do Conservative business attire is essential, because image and first impressions are critical. Know what is the expected attire of your profession and dress accordingly. It is always better to be overdressed than underdressed.