Success At A Job Fair
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HOW TO SUCCEED @ a Job Fair? By Vandana Madan
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What to do as a Job Fair, what not to do. What will ensure you succeed @ a job fair. Vandana from Eclat Hospitality has put together a presentation that just might help you land that dream job!
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H O W T O S U C C E E D
@ a J o b F a i r ?B y Va n d a n a
M a d a n
Why should you attend the Job Fair?
To get a New Job
To check out Potential
Network and Market yourself
Career opportunities that meet your
needs
To get an Internship
Preparing for interviews
Research Organization
Watch the body language
What creates a bad Impression
After the Interview
Preparation is the key to success
Preparing for Interviews
Review own Skills, Experiences and QualitiesCheck your resumeHave multiple copies preparedFocus on class projects, InternshipsCurrent affairsPrepare your questionsPractice
Research organization
• Find out what companies will be attending the job fair
• search the information on the company website
• Focus on the top companies you want to target at the job fair
• Relevant articles, current issues, reports in the press
Watch the body language
First impression very powerful
-Hello effect or devil effectDress appropriatelySmile and make eye contactAllow time to relaxSpeak clearlyInterviewer notices-How you
look, sit and [email protected]
What creates a bad impression• Negative attitude• Lack of preparation• Lack of interest and
enthusiasm• Poor knowledge• Failure to give concrete
examples of skills• Over emphasis on money• Lack of career plan
After the interview
• Review own performance and learn from it
• Was there anything you could have done better or differently?
• Make notes about your conversation.
Follow up! Follow up! Follow up!
Request for feedback
Job Fair Do’s• Do arrive early• Do have pen and paper available• Be positive• Collect a business card from employers• Do bring lots of resumes• Do take a few minutes to locate your target• Keep answers specific• Prepare one minute script about yourself
Job Fair Don’ts• Don’t arrive late
• Don’t ask inappropriate questions
• Don’t look disinterested• Don’t lie and make excuses
• Don’t ask for special treatment• Don’t say negative things
about other job seekers
Relax
• Relax and be yourself.• Enjoy the opportunity to meet new people and build your network!
Have fun at the JOB FAIR!
Éclat Hospitality• Founded in 2005• Chandigarh Based• Hospitality
Consulting• Recruitment• Training• Hospitality Education
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