Going to a Job Fair? Make sure you read these 9 tips from GraduateCoach before you go.

Many job finders tend to overlook job opportunities at job fairs. Most of the time, you will see a job fair to be a crowded, confusing, and competitive event. However, these events offer you the opportunity to look for many potential and targeted employers all in one place and can eventually help you get your dream job.

Here are some steps that you should remember to get the most out of these job opportunities at job fairs.

1. Always take time to do advance research. Your main goal is to target the most promising company at upcoming job openings. Get enough information on who are the employers that will be participating in the job fair. Search the internet for added information about the employers. In this way, you can make a good and memorable impression if you know something about the company.
2. You should be prepared to fill out the application forms. There are companies that do not accept CVs instead they will provide you with application forms that you can fill out. When attending a job fair, you should always bring your pen and a copy of information that you may need to fill out the application form on the spot.
3. You should always arrive early to job fairs. Ask for a booth location map and make your own list of companies to try first. Arriving early will also ensure you can get to the booths which are popular and may get too crowded later on in the day. Make sure that you visit your targeted employers first.
4. You should prepare yourself for interviews. Companies may conduct short and on the spot interviews. You should be prepared to sell yourself on the spot. Make the best impression such as telling all your assets and skills you will bring to the company.
5. Dress in proper attire when you attend job fairs. First impression in an interview is important. How you dress, how enthusiastic you are and acting professionally are important aspects employers look for qualified applicants.
6. Spend more quality time talking to a few prospective employers. Do not waste your time talking to companies you don’t want to work for.
7. Make sure that you remember all the companies you have given your CV to. Always keep a track of where you have submitted your CV. You may collect business cards and make a list of the contact numbers of the companies and roles you applied for. Make a follow-up call on the following day and ask if they put your CV on their active files.
8. When follow-up calls, make sure that you speak to the company representative properly and politely.
9. You may send thank you notes after the day of the event to each of the companies you gave your CV to. Even if there where no interviews conducted, this will make you standout from the many job seekers who also applied.

Take the chance to attend job fairs and follow these tips and make your job hunt easier and more successful.

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