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“Job Fairs – The Do’s and Don’ts”

	Dress for the job you want; good, conservative grooming is essential.
	Speak clearly and directly.
	Answer questions honestly, and ask good questions yourself.
	Make eye contact.
	Shake hands firmly and use appropriate body language - in other words, keep hands out of your pockets.
	Anticipate questions and prepare well.
	Know your resume and be able to quickly articulate your strengths.

Pursuing a prospective employer is essential after that first meeting.

Once you get an employer's business card, make a note on the back. Write down details, what was said, what the next step is.

Make sure you follow up. Fill out an application, if they're available. You'll usually need a second interview.

Second interviews are key because not many people get immediate offers at a job fair.

Network and learn - Your goal is to find out what positions are available," You want to network and gain knowledge about what's out there.

This is a good way to get your foot in the door.

Bring a resume, letters of reference, recommendations, and a personal card. You want something that will get you into a company's tracking system.

Berkeley, the recruiter for Onsite, offered his

Bottom line top two tips for people going to job fairs.

1. Know what you want.

2. Sell yourself, confidently."