Attend Job Fairs
Attending job fairs is a necessary step to help you land a job, but it also will assist you in building your professional network.
Why Attend Job Fairs
As your job search intensifies, attending job fairs’ is always a good idea. Job fairs are a place businesses gather to look for potential employees. It's an excellent opportunity for you to show up and get a chance to talk directly to recruiters and hiring managers. Be sure to dress professionally and bring copies of your resume with you to hand out to potential employees. Before showing up, be sure to research the companies attending. This will allow you to learn more about their business, missions, and values. Allowing you a better chance to strike up a deeper conversation than many of those around you. Remember, even if companies are not looking for a bookkeeper at that time, it doesn't mean they couldn't be looking for one in the future.
When You Attend a Job Fair
When attending a job fair, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer number of companies and people. We have created this simple checklist to follow. Use it to prepare yourself beforehand and know what to do while you are there. When you show up ready to assert yourself, attending a job fair can be an excellent way to network and meet potential employers.
Dress Professionally
When you attend a job fair be sure to follow our guidelines on dressing professionally.
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Next Step
When you have completed everything here and are ready to move on, go to step 10: Follow Up.