Making a positive impression to potential employers is key to landing a full-time career. When students attend a career fair, it’s normal to be nervous with so many recruiters are in one room. But a little preparation can go a long way in ensuring students are ready to make a lasting impression with employers.
On The Date of October. 2018, approximately 30 students who are studying to be Personal Support Workers (PSW) attended a career fair at Evergreen College in Toronto. In what was the first-ever career fair at the college, six industry employers attended the event.
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Typically, the goal for employers and recruiters at a job fair is to meet the students and-hopefully-position them at the top of their hiring list. Preparation will propel many PSW students to that position. Below are five suggestions to help students prepare for the fair.
Research the organizations attending the fair. Learning about their location, work culture and job postings can help students get an idea of the type of position(s) they would be hiring for.
Refresh the resume. If a student has not been active in the job market, their resume may require updates to reflect new credentials, education and part-time employment.
Practice an introductory pitch. An essential pitch includes a brief, personal introduction, an overview of skills, along with a sentence or two about a student’s career goals.
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Prepare a list of questions for employers. Students will be able to speak with recruiters and ask any questions they have. Preparing these in advance is important to getting the most out of each interaction.
Dress for success. On the day of the career fair, students should present themselves as if they were attending a job interview.
When students attend a career fair, they could be one of more than a hundred applicants that a recruiter has met with that week. Standing out as a stellar, professional candidate is essential to creating a lasting impression among the crowd. Whether students are applying for their first job or a second career, a little preparation can go a long way to make the most of every career fair they attend.