posted by Administrator on Jan 10
Career expos are perfect opportunities to get exposed to the employment world. During these events, you get to meet a lot of people, from front-line company decision makers to professionals from different fields. This is the ideal time to gather valuable information about companies and organizations, to ask questions about job offerings and openings, and to market yourself to a wide range of employers.
Here are some tips to help you maximize your career expo experience:
1. Do some research. Find out what companies and organizations are attending the expo and gather some data about them. You don’t just ask questions, you have to arm yourself with some insights about companies to impress the people at the booths.
2. Prepare a short introduction. A 30-second intro about yourself is enough to project a professional image and leave a lasting impression.
3. Dress appropriately as you would to an interview. Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes as you will have to do a lot of walking switching from one booth to the next.
4. Connect with other job candidates. This is what you call “networking” on-site.