Job-hunting can be stressful and time consuming.
How to avoid these hassles? Why not attend a job or career fair! In a job fair, you don't have to go to different locations to scout for job opportunities. You simply need to submit your resume to several companies and then wait and pray that you get called for an interview. If you are super lucky, you may even get hired on the spot.
But don’t get too relaxed yet. With too many applicants lining up during job fairs, the competition becomes stiffer.
So bear in mind the following tips that will give you an edge over the other applicant and may increase your chances of getting hired.
Create
an impressive resume. You need multiple copies since you
want to submit your document to as many companies. Make sure that your resume looks
professional and is complete with vital information that an HR is looking for such as
work experiences, competency skills, trainings attended, educational background,
etc.
Dress
appropriately. You want to be taken seriously so go to job
fairs donning a simple and decent attire. Men should avoid round neck shirts
while girls should not wear shorts or skimpy skirts. Females should also stick
to light make-up.
Prepare
to be interviewed. If you want to be hired on the spot, then
you should be ready for the interview. Take time to practice usual HR questions
so you don’t get nervous and fidgety during interviews.
Bring a ballpen. It may be embarrassing if
you are applying for a job and then even have to borrow the pen of the recruitment
personnel. Mind you, many applicants forget to bring a pen during job fairs.
Stay cool even if you have to deal with a
huge crowd and long lines by bringing a fan, a bottle of water and some snacks
with you. This way, you will avoid looking haggard when it’s time to speak to
the recruitment staff.
