Career Fair Strategies The Top 10 Don’ts

10. Don’t Waste The Opportunity  Build your NETWORK  Learn about potential employers & career fields  Know that you probably won’t be offered a job

9. Don’t Bring Your Backpack  Do bring copies of your resume- printed on resume paper  Do carry a portfolio or nice folder

8. Don’t Make a Bad 1 st Impression  Do Dress professionally  Remove unconventional piercings  Pay attention to details of your appearance

7. Don’t Blend  Introduce yourself assertively Firm handshake Make eye contact Smile Enunciate your words  Use the Secret Attention Grabber

6. Don’t “Ask What Jobs Are Available?”  DO YOUR RESEARCH!   Company’s web site  Don’t steal SWAG or just drop your resume off

5. Don’t Fail To Plan  Know which employers you plan to speak with  Rank Order  Use the map

4. Don’t forget about yourself  Do practice talking about your qualifications  Be aware of any red flags on your resume  Do know your career goals

3. Don’t Be a Groupie  Do be independent  Do project a serious attitude

2. Don’t Say Goodbye  Do ask for a business card  Do ask for the next step  Do Make a few notes

1. Don’t Wait For Them  Do send ASAP  Do follow up later

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Career Fair Strategies The Top 10 Don’ts Career Day Networking Job Fair Thursday, October 25, am-1pm Conference Center Be There!