Career Fair Etiquette

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Created on Monday, 01 March 2010 15:50

Last Updated on Friday, 29 June 2012 20:18

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Do:

• Take advantage of the websites listed on the display page to get an idea of who is coming and what type of jobs the employer is interested in.
• Present yourself with professionalism, enthusiasm, and confidence at all times. The person you meet in the bathroom may be a recruiter you see later in the day!
• Explore every organization that sparks your interest
• Take breaks when you need them
• Make notes about each visit and regroup before approaching the next recruiter
• Focus on what you can do for the employer not what the organization can do for you
• Spend as much time as you can at the career fair to make the most of this networking event
• Turn cell phones off

Don't:

• Give your resume immediately to the employer as a means of introduction
• Chew gum
• Walk up to an employer and expect them to take control of the conversation
• Congregate with your friends where the employer can watch you
• Ask about salary initially
• Accept phone calls/texts while you are visiting with an employer.