How to Use the Job Fair

Attending a job fair offers you an excellent opportunity to meet with several employers in one place. Use the job fair as a means to educate yourself about employers and to establish personal contacts with them.

It's all about Networking!

When you arrive at the job fair:

1. Obtain the list and map of employers attending the fair.
2. Select those that interest you and approach them first.
3. Dress as you would for a job interview and be prepared to talk about your skills and abilities. The way you look, your responses to questions, and your ability to listen, all make an impression on the employer.
4. Let the employer know what type of work you are looking for, and outline your experience/background instead of asking, "What kind of jobs do you have?"
5. Get as much information about each company as possible. Listen to what the representative tells others, too.
6. Take notes. Remember to whom you spoke and what was said. Take any information the company provides, such as a business cards, brochures, and application forms.
7. Leave your resume if you must, but it is much better to get a job description and contact information and send a targeted resume and cover letter as soon as possible. Fill out a standard application if the employer is accepting them.

AFTER the job fair:

8. Follow-up with employers. Remind the employer that you met him/her at the job fair. Ask if any positions in your field are open now, or will be in the near future.

Mission Statement
"To inform the public about local employers, job opportunities and community resources; and to facilitate access to community resources for both job seekers and employers to achieve a diverse workforce".