Employment Office

Nowadays, applying for a job has no direct human interaction. One submits their resume online, and it goes into this black hole where it is read and sorted by computer that is looking for keywords in your resume, and maybe if you are lucky, it will get reviewed by a human being. On top of it all, you never see a contact name and number so it is almost impossible to follow up on

Job Fair

your resume. But there is a saving grace, job fair. One of very few places where you can meet employer face-to-face and discuss your qualifications. Unfortunately, many job seekers neglect to attend job fair. Many job seekers get annoyed with job fairs because they tend to be jam-packed of people, full of activities, and head-spinning series of events. Even with all the hustle-and-bustle, they are still the best place to find a job. According to the latest survey by Bureau of Labor Statistics in the United States, the employer participation in the events is likely to go up by 15% within the next year.

The trick to having a successful job search in the job fair is to be prepared beforehand. Here are four pointers that should help you with getting ready:

1.Have plenty of resumes printed beforehand.

It is suggested for a job seeker to bring at least 25 copies of your resume to the event. The applicant needs to be able to hand out resumes to all of the potential employers in the job fair.
The more resumes you hand out the better your chance of getting a job.

2. It is very important to dress for success.

First impressions count. In order to help yourself with the job search, you need to be a step above the rest of job seekers. You need to learn how to impress the future employer by
dressing your best. The outfit should project your professionalism, enthusiasm, and your determination to get the job you really want.

3. Be prepared for some quick and on-the-spot job interviews.

Many interviews will not be in a form of a formal interview, they will be a quick series of questions thrown at you pertaining to your job experience. They are designed to see if you
know the basics of the job and the language used on the particular position. So brush up on the basics of your job and know commonly used acronyms at that position. For an example,
accounting people better know what GAAP stands for or difference between credits and debits.

4. Make a list of the companies and people you spoke to and who you had given the resume to.

When talking to a hiring manager at the job fair, make sure to get their business card. On the back of the business card, make a quick note about the person and what was discussed. It
will be helpful when calling or writing a follow-up email. Employers see a follow up call or email as a sign that you are still interested, if they don’t hear from you, they assume that you are
not interested