Whether you're looking for a job or ready to make a strategic career
move, our events are designed to help you advance to that next step.

Meeting face-to-face with the people who will hire you has extreme
advantages:
1.  Recruiters are more likely to offer you a job or schedule an interview,
as compared to other job seekers who
just respond to an ad and send
a resume.
2.  You have the opportunity to meet multiple companies all in one day.
3.  The networking possibilities are endless.

Opportunities at our job fair are wide and varied.  Find local, regional,
national, and international jobs, with public and private companies,
organizations, and government agencies.

We host niche events in the following industries:


ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW
CAREER OPPORTUNITY?

ATTEND ONE OF OUR
FREE CAREER EVENTS!
PREPARATION

  • Preparation is one of the most important things concerning career fairs. Employers will see
    hundreds of applicants during the course of the day, and if you are not prepared and do not meet
    the minimum expectations, you will be discounted immediately!

  • Prepare a brief, 30-second introduction of yourself to give to employers. Include:
Your name
Your career status
What type(s) of position(s) you are seeking
Why you chose their company (this is where your research comes in)


WHAT TO WEAR

  • It is always appropriate to wear professional attire to a Career Fair, regardless of the culture of
    the company you may be targeting. Career Fairs are designed as a professional networking tool,
    and you should always present your BEST and MOST PROFESSIONAL image.  Be sure hair and
    nails are clean and well-groomed.


DURING THE FAIR

  • Network alone, not in groups.

  • Respect the privacy of other job seekers who are speaking with recruiters. Do not interrupt
    unless you are invited to do so by the recruiter.

  • Make eye contact and listen attentively.

  • Be confident, and shake hands firmly.

  • Ask questions about the company to maximize your time spent at the Career Fair.  Don't just use
    it as a time to hand out as many resumes as possible. Take the time to do your own screening of
    companies.

  • Gather business cards from everyone you speak with so that you can follow up with a thank you
    letter after the fair.  In addition, ask the recruiters in attendance for the name of the hiring
    manager in the department you are interested in.

  • Take a few moments to jot down notes about the recruiters and companies you spoke with to
    help you remember later.


AFTER THE FAIR

  • Following up with recruiters after the fair is something that is often overlooked, and yet seen as
    polite and courteous to most employers.

  • Write a thank you letter to each employer with whom you spoke at the fair. Letters should be
    sent no more than 24 hours after the fair and should include the following:
Confirm your interest and enthusiasm for the company.
Highlight your skills and assets that you feel would most benefit the company.
Inquire about the next step in the selection process.
Include your contact information.

  • Follow up within a few weeks by calling or e-mailing the recruiter to see if you can meet with
    them again.


EMPLOYER PET PEEVES                

  • Lacking focus and not knowing what type of position to look for. Admitting "I'll take anything" or
    answering "I don't know" when asked about interests.

  • Not dressing neatly or professionally

  • Not bringing resumes

  • Lacking knowledge of a company and/or confusing the company for someone else

  • Lacking enthusiasm or interest in the company or job opportunities

  • Asking about salary

  • Not asking any questions, asking inappropriate questions, and having a poor or unprofessional
    attitude

  • Grabbing free stuff by the handfuls

  • Not making eye contact

  • Lacking communication skills

  • Giving a weak handshake

  • Not taking the time to fill out the job application when asked
CAREER FAIR TIPS AND ETIQUETTE
SACRAMENTO
TUESDAY, JUNE 29TH 2010
HOLIDAY INN SACRAMENTO I-80
5321 DATE AVENUE
SACRAMENTO, CA 95841
UPCOMING
CAREER EXPOS
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