Tips for Making The Most of a Job Fair - (E3 Career Fair)

Subject: Tips for Making The Most of a Job Fair

What: 9th annual E3 Career and Resource Fair

When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., September 9, 2010

Where: Colorado Convention Center, Downtown Denver

1. Do Your Research.

Go to www.coworkforce.com/e3 to see a listing of companies that will be in attendance. Find websites for the various companies and see what they have to offer. What jobs are they hiring for? Tailor your resume for that specific job. Can you complete an application online prior to the job fair? Use the event to follow-up on that application.

2. Use Keywords.

Taylor your resume to the jobs of interest. Reserve the copies of Your general resume to hand out to companies you hadn't planned on.

3. Dress for an Interview.

Wear clothing that is suitable for your industry and remember it is better to be overdressed than underdressed.

4. 30-Second Speech.

Have your 30-second introductory speech ready - showcase your skills. Let the company know what you can do for them.

5. Arrive Early.

There are more opportunities at the beginning of the job fair than at the end.

6. Follow Up.

Plan to follow-up - get business cards from the company representatives and plan on following up with them . After meeting with a company representative make some brief notes for yourself. Follow-up when you said you would and don't forget to send a thank you note.

7. Network.

Job fairs provide great opportunities to network with companies and fellow job seekers. Talk to people.