hi there. today i represented my company at the job fair sponsored by congressman peter roskam. in college and as an intern, i attended several job fairs as a potential employee. however, this was the first time that i had attended one as an employer. there were some things that instantly stood out to me and i thought i'd share them in my newest addition of my top ten's.
1) breathe.
the first woman i talked to today was so nervous & i simply reminded her to breathe. she instantly became more relaxed.
2) do not show up in a tshirt and jeans.
or shorts for that matter. you can't compare to the candidate next to you in a suit...
3) prepare your one minute elevator speech.
know what information you want to relay to me and keep it short & sweet.
4) do not solicit.
we're there to talk to potential employees. don't take time away from them!
5) bring a notepad.
take notes and reference the companies and jobs you're actually interested in so you can circle back to them.
6) do not stop by just for the pen.
at least talk to me... otherwise, you're wasting time for both of us.
7) pay attention to your personal hygiene.
wear deodorant, eat a breath mint, brush your hair.
8) do not assume you're going to get an interview.
you still need to sell yourself & have a great resume.
9) have a firm handshake!
a limp handshake conveys weakness and lack of self-confidence.
10) do not give your resume to every company.
you're allowed to be picky. take this time to interview the company! ask questions about culture, values, jobs, and benefits!
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