1. Your outfit should include
a pressed button-down
shirt with pressed pants
or a suit.
Wear either pressed
dress pants or a skirt with
a hemline that comes to
your knees. Also wear a
tailored shirt or blouse.
Review the list of
employers and learn for
which positions they are
recruiting.
Write a concise and effective
resume and print enough
copies to give to each
employer.
Prepare a 30-second summary
about yourself!
Ask for business cards from
each person you speak with to
follow up with after the fair.
Make the most of your time!
Network with as many
employers as possible, as well
as other job seekers.
NETWORKING IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS!
RESEARCH COMPANIES
1 FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT
2
BE SUCCINCT
3
Go above and beyond by learning
everything you can about the companies
that interest you the most. Use this
knowledge for follow-up questions.
Treat every networking opportunity as a
mini-interview.
After you introduce yourself, keep it
short and simple. Be concise about
who you are, what you want to do,
and ask your necessary questions.
End a conversation by
asking for contact
information. When you get home send a
quick email, thanking the contact for
their time and asking any other
questions you might have.
FOLLOW UP
4
In a world of social networking users, check to see
if the company is on LinkedIn. If so, add them to
your connections.
Source: Rasmussen.edu
FINAL
CAREER FAIR
PREPARATIONS