Here are some hints and tips on how to prepare, what to do, and how to react before, during, and after the career fair!

• Obtain a list of the companies attending.
• Learn more about companies that interest you.
• Know your qualifications so you can show them off!
• Anticipate interview-type questions and practice answers.
• Prepare questions you want employers to answer.
• Bring multiple copies of your resume and an appointment book in case you need to set up an informational interview.
• Dress for success! This is your chance to stand out among other students – so take advantage of it!
• Walk the fair by yourself. Be independent and don’t travel with friends.
• Approach recruiters - but don’t jump into a conversation the recruiter is having with another student.
• Greet the recruiter with a firm handshake and maintain eye contact.
• Communicate your interest by expressing your knowledge of the organization.
• Take time to market yourself. Don’t simply throw your resume on the table because it will probably be end up in a pile with other resumes.
• Relax and speak slowly with confidence.
• Listen and ask relevant questions – this is not the time to ask salary related questions.
• Relate your experiences and interests to the needs of the employer.
• Take notes!
• Get appropriate contact information and ask for a business card.
• Ask what the next step is if you are interested.
• Send a thank you card and reconfirm your interest.