A couple of tips to get a head at a Careers Fair:
Tip 1 – Plan your visit and give yourself enough time to research the companies that are attending.
Tip 2 – Pick your top 8-12 companies and do some research. For example: what do they do? What areas of the companies suit you? What degrees do they recruit from?
Tip 3 – Dress code: Smart causal. Dress to impress as first impressions is everything. You never know the recruiter might remember you.
Tip 4 – Ask Questions!
- What qualities do you look for?
- What is a typical day for a placement/graduate student?
- What is the company culture like?
- what is the recruitment process like?
- What types of projects could I get involved in?
- What training and development opportunities are available for me?
- What do you see as the biggest challenge facing the company/sector?
Tip 5 – KNOW YOURSELF
What degree modules are you studying linking to the job your applying for?
What skills do I have?
What experiences have I done?
The recruiter might as you some questions on the spot.
RECAP:
- Allow time and prep
- Research companies
- Dress to impress
- Ask Questions
- Know yourself
Make sure you take:
- Notepad
- CV
- Pen
- Business Cards (if you have any)
Be ready to also add the recruiter or graduate on Linked In – so sort your LinkedIn out.
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