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Part II - Filling Out Applications
(2.5 minutes)
Part III - Asking for References
(3 minutes)
Part IV - Attending Job Fairs
(2.5 minutes)
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What's a Job Fair?
What's a Job Fair?
Job fairs provide you with a unique opportunity to complete the entire "job application" process quickly and effectively for many different employers all at once. At it's most basic, a job fair is an event where many different recruiters and hiring managers will gather in one place to interact with potential employees. This is your chance to meet recruiters from specific businesses or fields and to get your resume in their hands.
These are often planned strategically for certain fields or industries. You might find one job fair for electricians on one day, and a different event for accountants on another. Maybe a large number of local businesses group together to host a fair one week, then the next county over does it another week. All that to say, job fairs are a great way to actually meet the people who want you to work for them. Let's look at these "dos and don'ts" for success:
Do
Do
Do dress the part. Wear professional business attire.
Do bring copies of your resume to hand out to recruiters. Business cards can also be great if you have them.
Do talk to as many business as you are interested in. You want a job, and they want you!
Do Initiate the conversation. Greet the hiring managers with a smile and a handshake (post-COVID).
Do prepare an "elevator pitch" (30-second speech) about your skills and value. This demonstrates preparation and efficiency.
Don't
Don't
Don't dress casually. This shows a lack of both professionalism and commitment. Impressions matter.
Don't bring your entire portfolio or a suitcase of materials. This looks disorganized.
Don't be shy. These recruiters came to find people to hire. They want to hear from you!
Don't expect the managers to speak to you first. You have to show initiative.
Don't "wing it" in front of professionals. Make sure you prepare in advance.
That's All Folks
That's All Folks
You've completed all the lesson content for this month's topic! Go back to google classroom and make sure you finished your part IV questions, then turn in your assignment! Next week, expect to have a discussion assignment on google classroom to show your understanding of this skill. Great work on your first advisory lesson of the school year!
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