Job Seeker Tips

How to Maximize Your Job Fair Experience

• Proofread your resume for typos and have others proofread as well.
• Bring at least 20 copies of your resume to hand out to employers.
• Take a portfolio or briefcase to hold these documents.

• The more you know about a company, the more you can converse with the company representative and the more memorable you will be.
• As companies register for the APS/DPP Job Fair, they will be posted on Employers Attending.

• Be ready to greet each employer with a smile and an enthusiastic 30-second sales pitch.
• Think about your strong points, your goals, and the company

• Wear proper business attire.
• Style your hair conservatively.
• First impressions are very important.

• Come early while employers are fresh.
• Visit the booths of employers you are most interested in first.

• Shake hands and introduce yourself to recruiters when you reach the table.
• Impart enthusiasm about the company and their job opportunities.

• Speak with companies you wouldn’t normally be interested in.
• Talk to other job seekers—you may hear about opportunities of which you were unaware.

• Collect business cards from employers you speak with.
• Follow-up and send personalized thank you notes.

Job Fair Links

  Employer Registration
  Job Seeker Registration