How Do You Approach Prospective Employers At Job Fairs?
• Pre-register for the fair • Register ahead of time so you can get a list of all prospective employers that will be in attendance. Make a list of the top 5 or 10 employers you want to meet with in order of importance. On the day of the job fair, follow your list and stay focused. This strategy will help you maximize your time and keep from getting distracted. • Be prepared to answer questions • Approach potential employers with the key information they need to know about you in order to consider you a worthwhile candidate for employment at their company. This information could include your job history, experience in the field, GPA and educational background. Staying focused on the most important information will help you make the best impression on potential employers. • Eliminate fidgeting • Avoid chewing gum, rocking back and forth, fidgeting or shuffling your paperwork when speaking to prospective employers during a job fair interview. This will make you look distracted and unprofe
