The document provides tips and advice for job seekers attending the Jobing.com Career Expo. It discusses how to prepare such as updating resumes, researching employers, and allocating time. At the event, job seekers should make a great impression through professional dress and bringing resumes and supplies. Employers are looking for skills, attitude, interest, reliability, and qualifications for the role. The document emphasizes utilizing all available resources and avenues to expand networks and find job opportunities.

1. Getting the Most Out of the
Jobing.com Career Expo
Experience
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2. What Are We Going to Talk About
How this Webinar Works
Jobing.com Career Expo Quick Reminders
How to Prepare
Making a Great First Impression
What Employers are Looking For
What Else is at the Career Expo?
Double your Chances of Success
Finally, the challenges and opportunities for job seekers
today… the realities of the economic conditions
And of course … questions from you!
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3. On the Call
Presenter
Julie Armstrong
Community Relations Director
Jobing.com
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4. How this Webinar Works
Similar to an in-person
seminar
Ask questions by typing
into the panel off to the
side…
We’ll repeat and answer as
many of your questions as
we can during the allotted
time at the end of the
presentation
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5. Quick Reminder
Jobing.com Career Expo
University of Phoenix Stadium
Wednesday, October 28th
2PM to 6PM
Parking-Free!
Look for Section 3 to enter
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6. How to Prepare
Update Resume
Print a few copies
Put on thumb drive or CD
Gather other application data
Review Employers
Schedule Ample Time
Transportation / Directions
Supplies Ready
Babysitter
Insider tip – Arrival Time!
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7. Making a Great First Impression
Biggest Advantage = Face-to-Face
Treat it Like an Interview
Dress for Success
Bring:
Pen
Pad folio, Legal Pad
Resumes, job history listing,
CD/thumb drive with your resume
A great attitude!
Leave:
Cell phone (in car or on vibrate)
Children with a babysitter
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8. What Employers are Looking For
Skills
Attitude
Be Enthusiastic
Be Confident
Be Professional
Be Polite
Be Optimistic
Interest
Reliability
… YOU!
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9. Workshops taking place on 10/28/2009:
10:30 AM Resume Instruction
Maricopa Workforce Connections
12:15 PM Interview Techniques
Maricopa Workforce Connections
2:30 PM Using Achievement-Based Stories to Get the Job
Eric Walton, Southwest Job Network
3:30 PM Perfecting Your Personal "Pitch"
Kasten Spethmann, Venture Logic Group
4:30 PM Building Your Personal Brand
Holly Schor and Karen Austin, Outplacing.com and Jobing.com Caree
Services

10. What Else is at the Career Expo (part 2)?
Resume Review
Thumb drive / Flash Drive
Copies
Networking!!!
Jobing.com Booth- Visit us!
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11. Double Your Chances of Success
At job fair:
employer may ask you to follow up with an online resume
submission
Online:
employer may ask you to meet them at their job fair
So which way is best? – Do Both!
help employer with their difficult decision – hiring is an
investment!
follow employer’s application guidelines
don’t get lost in the shuffle - be in their system
opportunity to learn more/research/ tailor your resume
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12. Showing Your Value
30 Second commercial
What you can do.
What you are looking for.
What you have accomplished.
Why you are interested in their company.
End with a question about their business.

13. Ask Great Questions
What makes (insert company name) your company a great place to work?
What kind of person succeeds in this company?
What kind of orientation or training program will I complete when I
begin the job?
What will be the biggest challenge I’ll have in the job?
What do you enjoy most about working for this company?
Could you describe your (the company) management style?
How will you evaluate my performance?
What are some goals you’ve set for this position?
What positions do you see becoming available in your organization
throughout next year?

14. Review -- The Six R’s
Before the Career Expo
Research
Resume
Ready?
During the Career Expo
Relax
After the Career Expo
Review
Reconnect
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15. Challenges & Opportunities of Economy
Challenges:
Reality of Today’s Economy
Layoffs
9.5% National Unemployment Rate
Competition
Employers are getting more applicants
Opportunities:
RIGHT candidates are still difficult for them to find
Set yourself up to stand out of the crowd
Be prepared
Plan on extra time to follow-up after the event and solidify
contacts made there.
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16. Final Thoughts
The Jobing.com Career Expo is one step in your job
search
It is one opportunity to meet face-to-face with many
employers
The key to success is to use all avenues available to
expand your network
Keep in mind you also may find greater success if you are
flexible
The relationships you build today may be your job and
career growth of tomorrow
Good Luck!
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17. Questions?
Karen Austin
Job and Career Transition Coach
Jobing Career Services
resumereview@jobing.com
www.jobing.com/careerservices
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18. Quick Reminder
Jobing.com Career Expo
University of Phoenix Stadium
Wednesday, October 28th
2PM to 6PM
Parking-Free!
Look for Section 3 to enter
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