This document provides 3 things to know before attending a career fair: 1. Know how to position yourself by being prepared to answer common questions about your background and experience in a way that highlights your relevant skills and qualifications for the role. 2. Have a good handshake as proper handshakes make a good first impression with potential employers. 3. A link is provided to a video with tips on having a good handshake.

1. to know
before
stepping into
the career fair
3
things
PRESENTED BY
ADRIAN TAN
Managing Director, RecruitPlus
President, SPRO

2. Know how to position yourself

4. No.

8. What those questions really mean

9. WHAT WAS ASKED
Tell me more about yourself
WHAT THEY REALLY WANT TO KNOW
I want you to intro yourself starting from your latest
school all the way to your present employment,
explaining along the way the specific reasons for
leaving each of those jobs.

10. WHAT WAS ASKED
Why do you want this job?
WHAT THEY REALLY WANT TO KNOW
Tell me how this job align to your existing
competencies.
E.g. this job requires key skill sets in sales and
marketing, a combination that I possessed and
sharpened over the past 5 years in my previous capacity
as………

11. What was asked
Why should the employer hire you?
What they really want to know
What makes you the best fit for this position? Your
answer to this question should be a concise “sales
pitch” that explains what you have to offer the
employer.

12. Have a good handshake

13. http://youtu.be/exUlCjqQsDA

14. to know
before
stepping into
the career fair
3
things
PRESENTED BY
ADRIAN TAN
Managing Director, RecruitPlus
President, SPRO