Job Fair

The Acts Career Center is hosting a job fair March 30th from 9 AM - 1 PM!
Join them for an opportunity to move forward in your professional career

Below are 10 Tips to help you prepare for your next job opportunity: 

• Bring plenty of resumes on resume quality paper
• Smile, make eye-contact, and offer a firm handshake, be positive and RELAX!
• Prepare and practice a 1-minute "elevator speech" that introduces yourself, your background, and why you are interested in working for the company. Do not take the risk of talking to long.
• Talk to a recruiter at each booth. Ask questions about the position and company
• Ask for business cards/company materials. Ask the recruiter what the next step is in the hiring process. May you follow-up and when should you follow-up
• Ask for the name of the hiring manager for the field in which you are interested.
• Be sure to thank the recruiter for their time. Offer a firm but brief handshake.
• Take reminder notes of the conversation
• Take this opportunity to network, not only with the recruiters, but also with fellow job seekers and other professionals in attendance. 
• Follow-up after the job fair
  • Send a thank you note
  • Send resume and cover letter to the companies you did not have an opportunity to speak with. Also, call or email to follow-up with companies you met with.

REMEMBER

• Have a resume prepared that presents your background clearly and concisely.
• Dress appropriately for the job you are seeking. Never wear jeans/ Dress neatly. Avoid loud colors and trendy styles
• Bring pen and note pads for taking reminder notes