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5 Quick Tips for Job Search by means of Expos and Fairs

Job fairs and career expos are effective tools of searching the right jobs. The scope and reach of these fairs is so wide that it helps to bring many job aspirants and recruiters together. It gives many options to both to make the right choice. It creates a strong network, which helps the members get career guidance along with updates for job openings. To avail the different opportunities the job fairs offer and to gain benefits from it, follow the quick 5 tips for job search by means of expos and fairs

  1. Preparation

    • Approach the job fair organizers to get the list of all the organizations coming to the fair. Shortlist the names of those recruiters you wish to meet. Depending upon their number, determine the total hours that you will need to attend the job fair comfortably. Plan your entry accordingly.
    • Reach the venue early. Roam around the fair to find the table of each recruiter you planned to meet.
    • The initial hour of the fair is least crowded. The recruiter would be able to give more attention now than later. Hence, try to utilize that time to your advantage.
    • Draft an impressive resume that puts an emphasis on strengths and proves you as a suitable candidate. Carry multiple copies of your resume to the fair.
    • Job seekers can draft a separate resume for each of the recruiter present at the job fair, depending upon their expectations and the job profile. Make sure you present the right resume to the right candidate.

  2. Documents

    • Leave a copy of your resume with every recruiter you had an interview. It will help you to be present in recruiter's notice for long. Attach the certificates or experience letters as per the interviewer's requirements.
    • Ask for the business cards from the recruiters present at the fair. It will help you get in contact with the recruiters with whom you had an interview, to know the results. Also, if you failed to have an interview with any of the recruiters at the fair, you can mail your resume on their email id or call them requesting for interview.

  3. Presenting Yourself

    • Dress smartly and professional. Do not dress yourself in casual, revealing or untidy clothes. The attire should match your looks and personality well.
    • Be polite and cordial throughout your stay at the job fair and not only during the interview. The recruiters tend to observe your overall body language even after the interview.
    • Be careful about your mannerisms. It includes greeting the people you meet, seeking permission, answering only when asked and other etiquettes.

  4. Interview Techniques

    • Be confident and firm while answering the questions of the interviewer.
    • Answer the questions correctly and to the point. The recruiter has no more than few minutes to spare for each candidate. Hence, make your answers crispy and concise.
    • In case you do not understand any questions, ask for an explanation politely. Asking the recruiter to repeat the question is better than giving wrong answers. Hence, do not shy away from asking twice.
    • Greet the employer at the beginning of the interview. While leaving the table, thank him for his time and attention.

  5. Right Strategy and Approach

    • Always be confident and optimistic towards your job search. Some disappointing interviews may make the job seekers pessimistic. Having positive approach is vital to succeed in job search.
    • Focus your job search in a definite direction. Having a flexible or vague approach will not yield the expected results. Be sure of your interests and expectations from specific jobs.

The given 5 quick tips for job search by means of career expos and job fairs will help you get your planned results. Impress all at the job fair with the help of these job search tips to win the job you wanted.


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