Do Job Fairs Still Work

Do Job Fairs Still Work With all kinds of action happening online these days, many job seekers decide that the local job fairs are a waste of time. But, really, attending the local job fairs is one of the most effective things you could do if you do it right. Heres why: Networking A job fair is the best chance you have to meet face to face with the people who will evaluate  your resume before you submit it. Whats more, you can hand that resume to them and they have a person to remember when they read it. Its a great opportunity to connect with people who you know are looking for the right candidate to fill a position, because if they didnt need to hire more people, they wouldnt be at the job fair. Whats not to like about that? But youll need to treat it as carefully as you would treat an interview: Do your homework and know something about the companies that will be at the job fair Dress as you would for an interview, being well-groomed and professional in appearance Carry a business-like tote or briefcase for all the stuff youll collect Carry a folio of resumes printed out to hand to recruiters Attend workshops being offered Be prepared to take notes at workshops and when meeting people so you remember details Relax and enjoy the event Hand Out Professional Resumes A professional resume doesnt have to be one thats written by a professional, but it should look like it. Using a template for your resume means your resume will look like everybody elses and why should anybody remember which one is yours? You have more to offer than a cookie-cutter template of a resume, and it is worth the investment to do it. You can start by looking at the category of Resume Writing on this blog. There are many other resources, too. The thing to remember is that actually handing a well-written resume to a recruiter at a job fair will impress twiceonce  when you hand it over in person and again  when they read it.