While personal referrals are still one of the most effective ways to get your foot in the door, a strong impression at a career fair can also be incredibly helpful. Every spring and fall, the Career Development office at Kingsborough hosts a Job & Internship Fair.   Students are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to showcase their skills with a face to face meeting with over 30 employers in one room. One may ask, what should I expect at a Job Fair? I will share with you some tips on how you can prepare before, during and after the job fair.   Before the Fair Be Prepared.  – Get a list of the employers from the Career Development Office & Experiential Learning located in C102. Be sure to research the company of your interest. This will help to tailor your introduction and conversation. Update Resume- Make sure that your resume is polished, and print more than enough copies to distribute. Dress for success.  Something ...

Before : ·          Start off a good and prepared morning with Breakfast. It is essential that you don’t skip the most important meal of the day as it would help you stay energized and focused for all the job and internship opportunities you will encounter at the fair. ·          Set out a Business Casual outfit the night before. There should be no rush when getting dressed in the morning. You want to make sure that you have time to try on a pair of pants and iron them properly for the next day. Also, pay close attention to the dress code. If it's business casual, the clothing choice may consist of light or dark neutral colored shirts, slacks, skirts, ties and closed shoes. ·          Research who will be attending the fair. This is a strategic way to prepare yourself by finding out what types of companies/organizations will be attending, especially th...