“How to Fit In At a Job Fair”, an article in the August 11, 2010, edition of The Dallas Morning News in Section 2D by Dianne Stafford of The Kansas City Star provides the following pointers for job seekers attending job fairs:
1. Dress up – Don’t wear baggy pants, flip-flops, untied tennis shoes, clothing with slogans, or skimpy tops that show cleavage.
2. Don’t grab so many goodies that you can’t easily get to your resume – Please remember your purpose, to get a job, and not attending the state fair.
3. Cover your tattoos and remove piercings – Such decorations do not indicate that you are a well qualified candidate.
4. When asked what job you’re interested in, do not say anything or whatever - You should have in mind some kind of work that you are qualified to perform.
5. Offer a firm handshake and a smile, and make eye contact.
6. Bring a pen and paper – Ask for a business card from the person you are meeting.
7. Don’t ask, “What does your company do?” You will make a better impression by making a statement about the company’s business.
Please share with readers of this blog your experience attending job fairs. Many job seekers say why bother with job fairs. What do you think?
Thanks! Glyn
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