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Attending a career fair is a great way to get exposure to multiple employers and develop your network of career contacts. It is also an opportunity to find out valuable information about various industries, corporations, and different job positions. Employers participate in career fairs to meet students and recruit employees. They will provide you with general information about career options, as well as specific
information about current openings within their company.
What You Need to Do:
- Review the list of employers before attending a career fair. Figure out which ones interest you the most and go there first. It is also a good idea to determine where employers are located beforehand and in what order to visit them.
- Broaden your focus and include many types of employers. While you may not have considered working for a hospital, many hospitals recruit and hire professionals in different fields such as management and information systems.
- Be organized! Bring plenty of copies of your resume and a folder or portfolio to hold all your materials.
- Have a pen/pencil and paper available to take notes.
- Introduce yourself. Be prepared with a brief introductory sentence for each employer. Tell them the type of position and career path you wish to follow.
- Be aware of time demands on employers. Do not monopolize an employer’s time.
- Ask specific questions about the organization and career opportunities.
- Offer to follow up after the fair.
- Ask for employers’ business cards for follow-up discussions and correspondence.
- Employment and/or hiring trends.
- Skills necessary for different careers/jobs.
- Current/future openings.
- Salary, benefits, training, and other information about the organization.
- Who to contact for follow-up discussions.
- Specific career/job objectives.
- Individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Contributions you will make to the organization.
Upcoming Diversity Career Fairs
Chicago, IL
September 27, 2011
10:00am - 3:00pm
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Ave
Minneapolis, MN
September 28, 2011
10:00am - 3:00pm
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 Second Ave S.
Philadelphia, PA
October 25, 2011
10:00am - 3:00pm
Embassy Suites Philadelphia - Airport
9000 Bartram Avenue
Houston, TX
November 7, 2011
10:00am - 3:00pm
Embassy Suites Houston Energy Corridor
11730 Katy Freeway
Los Angeles, CA
November 15, 2011
10:00am - 3:00pm
Embassy Suites LAX North
9801 Airport Boulevard
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