Job Fair Readiness

Job Fair Readiness

Job fairs bring together job seekers and employers with opportunities available within their organizations. Over the years, it has become one of the leading means for entry-level recruiting, giving employers the opportunity to meet job seekers, and to get firsthand knowledge about them through their appearance and first impressions.

Why Should I attend A Job Fair?

• Meet with potential employers to develop a job search network.
• Discuss potential career opportunities.
• Present resume to employers for consideration for part time, full time, or internship position.
• Earn an opportunity to attend valuable workshops.

Planning ahead prior to the job’s fair

• Obtain a prioritized list of organizations based on your interest in the potential opening
• You may visit the organizations’ online sites to acquire more information and learn more details about the corporation you are interested in.
• Prepare a list of potential questions for the employer and develop a personal pitch!
• You may come to c-102 and get hold of the full list of employers attending the jobs' fair.

What Should I bring?

• Around 30 copies of professionally prepared resumes; if you feel like you need help with preparing your resume, don’t hesitate to see a counselor in C-102.
• In addition, you may also bring a business card to hand to potential employers.

First impressions are highly important!

• Dress conservatively, Professional attire is best – Men; wearing ties is a must!
• Be neatly groomed
• For women; avoid heavy perfumes, lots of jewelry and overdone makeup
• Avoid bulky cases and briefcases

During the job fair

Timing is important. Arriving on time to the job fair gives you a calm feeling and you will have the opportunity to meet with as many employers as possible. You want to maintain a positive attitude and be polite, so turn off your cell phone, and remove hats and headphones. After meeting with employers that you might be interested in remembering, collect their business cards so you can send them a thank you note for taking the time to meet with you.

After the fair

Attending a job fair is not a guarantee of getting a job. It is an opportunity for you to present yourself as the right person for the position. Being able to present yourself well takes preparation and positive attitude that would convince an employer to give you an interview.

Kingsborough Community College Spring 2014 Job fairs will take place on Tuesday, April 1 and Wednesday, April 2.  For more information stop by C-102.                         

Yosef Bagdadi, and Nathalie Jean-Elie