How to Work a Job Fair
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Working a Working a Job Fair Job Fair Preparing for It to Get the Most Out of It Presented by : Rose Holland and Ana Brown Fort Meade Employment Readiness Program PH: (301) 677-5590 EM: [email protected]
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Working Working a Job Faira Job FairPreparing for It to Get the Most Out of It
Presented by:
Rose Holland and Ana Brown
Fort Meade Employment Readiness Program
PH: (301) 677-5590
.
ObjectivesObjectives
By the end of this course you will be able to:
Identify the types of job fairsDetermine ways in which you can
customize your resumeUnderstand the importance of
your personal presentationList specific ways in which you will
prepare for the upcoming job fair
What is a Job Fair?What is a Job Fair?
For companies who wish to attract, collect information from, and talk to (if only briefly) large numbers of job seekers.
Usually 2 hours to half or full day.
Types of Job FairsTypes of Job Fairs
School Sponsored Job Fairs
Community Sponsored Job Fairs
Professional Job Fairs
Specialty Job Fairs
Who Attends Job Fairs?Who Attends Job Fairs?
COMPANIES ATTEND TO:◦ Fill jobs, intern or
volunteer openings
◦ Collect resumes or meet candidates for future opportunities
RECRUITERS WITH EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES
JOBSEEKERS ATTEND TO:
o Find job leadso Find out about
opportunities to use/gain skills
o Networkingo Research a
career
ResumesResumesMaking Your Resume Stand Out
A ResumeA Resume Is Targeted to a Specific Job or Area of
ConcentrationLists Qualifications that Support the Job
You WantTells an Employer that You Can Do the
JobUses Industry Jargon Is Reader-friendlyIs Mistake-freeIs Constantly Changing
Target Your Resume to Target Your Resume to Address All Job RequirementsDemonstrate Your Ability to Do the JobAnswer the Employer’s QuestionsBreeze by the “Gatekeepers” Show Attention to DetailOutshine Your Competitors Who Didn’t
Bother to Target Their Resumes
Research, Research, Research, Research, ResearchResearchMost job fairs have a list of
companies attendingMost candidates don’t research
companies when attending a job fair
Research, Research, Research, Research, ResearchResearchWhat positions are open?What does the company do?Where are they located?How would you fit in?What attracts you to the
company?What type of lingo does that
company use?
Ten Tips for a Terrific Ten Tips for a Terrific Resume Resume 1. Make it Professional and
Attractive
2. Target Your Resume
3. Highlight Accomplishments
4. Weave “Key Words” Throughout
5. Focus on Employer’s Needs
Ten Tips for a Terrific Ten Tips for a Terrific Resume Resume 6. Use Requested Delivery Method
7. Chop - Chop - Chop
8. Proofread
9. Be Truthful
10. Make it Your Own
Look SharpLook SharpMaking Your Appearance Work for You
Right From the StartRight From the Start
Appearance counts all the time – from application to interview to every day on the job.
Your company expects you to represent them in a way that will not discourage customers from purchasing their goods or service.
Looking like you are ready to work helps to make you feel like you can do the job.
VERBAL 7%VERBAL 7%
TONE 38%
NONVERBAL 55%NONVERBAL 55%
Appearance
Body Language
Eye Contact
Facial Expressions
Posture
Gestures
THE WAY WE THE WAY WE COMMUNICATECOMMUNICATE
Sending a MessageSending a MessageWe do our strongest
and most honest communication without saying a word; our looks and behavior are called nonverbal communication.
The work world is the place that’s least tolerant of personal differences. The employer recognizes that your sending non-verbal messages about the company.
40 % ATTITUDE
25%APPEARANCE
25 %
COMMUNICATION 10%QUALIFICATIONS
How Do You Send How Do You Send Nonverbal Communication?Nonverbal Communication?
How clean and well-groomed you are.
The condition of your clothes.
Your posture, walk, and tone of voice.
Your facial expression.
How close you stand to the other person.
Whether you make eye contact with the other person.
Presenting…YourselfPresenting…Yourself
Presentation is the total of everything about your appearance and style.
You can have a great image on a little money.
YOUR GOAL
To represent the company
and yourself in a favorable way.
Your Clothes, Your JobYour Clothes, Your JobThe most obvious piece of
appearance – and the impression you make – is your clothes.
You need to send the message: - I am a capable person and take my job seriously. - I know what I’m doing, and I’m
ready to get to work.
Comfort counts…up to a point.
30 Second 30 Second ““CommercialCommercial””
Is a Commercial that Advertises You… Include:
Your NameExperienceUnique skillsPositive CharacteristicsType of Position
You have 5 minutes to outline your 30 second commercial
Let’s Practice!Let’s Practice!
NetworkingNetworking
The Exchange of Information or Services Among Individuals,
Groups or Institutions
NetworkingNetworking
Purpose: To Get Contacts who Might Help with Your Career
or Job Search
Networking CardNetworking Card
Sample 1, Side 1
JOHN SMITH (555) 123-4567 [email protected]/johnsmith
Networking CardNetworking Card
Sample 1, Side 2
Successful Sales and Marketing Professional Offering 15 years of experience in Telecommunications
- Received industry's top award in 1998
- Landed company's largest contract ever - $4.2 million
- Profiled in industry's top periodical in 1998
- Recognized as an industry expert by several industry magazines
Questions to AskQuestions to AskWhat are the skills and attributes you value
most in your employees?
What are opportunities for advancement?
I saw that you has xxx position, however I don’t quite have those skills yet, do you know if you will have another position opening soon that might meet my current skills?
What type of education are you looking for?
How would someone like me contribute to the company?
What do you like most about working for the company?
May I contact you with further questions?
Are you Are you Ready?Ready?
Make A PlanMake A Plan
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.”
- Benjamin Franklin
Make A PlanMake A Plan
Make a listTake time to network
Attend educational sessions
TipsTipsGreet the recruiter
with a firm handshake, a loud voice, and a smile.
Point recruiters to key areas in your resume.
Summarize your skills and inquire as to how the company can use them.
Be prepared to give a full introduction to your background.
Ask your questions, too!
When the interview is over, shake hands with the recruiter and offer a thank you.
Ask for a business card.
Inquire about the next step.
REMEMBER!
Follow-up with
thank you email!
At the Fair…At the Fair…Do not bring any
unnecessary items.
Carry only a folder or a small portfolio.
Check the layout of the room to find employers you want to meet.
Meet the recruiters or go to on-the-spot interviews if they are available.
Go to education sessions to expand knowledge
Let’s Practice!Let’s Practice!Introduce yourself to 3 other
people as if they were recruiters
ObjectivesObjectives
By the end of this course you will be able to:
Identify the types of job fairsDetermine ways in which you can
customize your resumeUnderstand the importance of
your personal presentationList specific ways in which you will
prepare for the upcoming job fair
Questions?Questions?
Please complete the Please complete the class evaluation.class evaluation.
Working Working a Job Faira Job FairPreparing for It to Get the Most Out of It
Presented by:
Rose Holland and Ana Brown
Fort Meade Employment Readiness Program
PH: (301) 677-5590
.
