WorkingWorking
a Joba Job
FairFair
Preparing for It
to Get the Most
Out of It
Presented by:
Rose Holland and Ana Brown
Fort Meade Employment Readiness Program
PH: (301) 677-5590
EM: rose.m.holland2.civ@mail.mil
ana.b.brown2.civ@mail.mil

ObjectivesObjectives
By the end of this course you will be able
to:
Identify the types of job fairs
Determine ways in which you can
customize your resume
Understand the importance of your
personal presentation
List specific ways in which you will
prepare for the upcoming job fair

What is a Job Fair?What is a Job Fair?
For companies who wish to attract, collect
information from, and talk to (if only briefly)
large numbers of job seekers.
Usually 2 hours to half or full day.

Types of Job FairsTypes of Job Fairs
School Sponsored Job Fairs
Community Sponsored Job Fairs
Professional Job Fairs
Specialty Job Fairs

Who Attends Job Fairs?Who Attends Job Fairs?
COMPANIES
ATTEND TO:
◦ Fill jobs, intern or
volunteer openings
◦ Collect resumes or
meet candidates for
future opportunities
RECRUITERS
WITH
EMPLOYMENT
AGENCIES
JOBSEEKERS
ATTEND TO:
o Find job leads
o Find out about
opportunities to
use/gain skills
o Networking
o Research a career

ResumesResumes
MakingYour Resume Stand Out

A ResumeA Resume
Is Targeted to a Specific Job or Area of
Concentration
Lists Qualifications that Support the Job You
Want
Tells an Employer that You Can Do the Job
Uses Industry Jargon
Is Reader-friendly
Is Mistake-free
Is Constantly Changing

Target Your Resume toTarget Your Resume to
Address All Job Requirements
Demonstrate Your Ability to Do the Job
Answer the Employer’s Questions
Breeze by the “Gatekeepers”
Show Attention to Detail
Outshine Your Competitors Who Didn’t
Bother
to Target Their Resumes

Research, Research, ResearchResearch, Research, Research
Most job fairs have a list of companies
attending
Most candidates don’t research
companies when attending a job fair

Research, Research, ResearchResearch, Research, Research
What positions are open?
What does the company do?
Where are they located?
How would you fit in?
What attracts you to the company?
What type of lingo does that company
use?

Ten Tips for a Terrific ResumeTen Tips for a Terrific Resume
1. Make it Professional and Attractive
2. Target Your Resume
3. Highlight Accomplishments
4. Weave “Key Words” Throughout
5. Focus on Employer’s Needs

Ten Tips for a Terrific ResumeTen Tips for a Terrific Resume
6. Use Requested Delivery Method
7. Chop - Chop - Chop
8. Proofread
9. Be Truthful
10. Make it Your Own

Look SharpLook Sharp
MakingYour
Appearance Work
forYou

Right From the StartRight From the Start
Appearance counts all the time –
from application to interview to every
day on the job.
Your company expects you to
represent them in a way that will not
discourage customers from purchasing
their goods or service.
Looking like you are ready to work
helps to make you feel like you can do
the job.

VERBAL 7%VERBAL 7%
TONE 38%
NONVERBAL 55%NONVERBAL 55%
Appearance
Body Language
Eye Contact
Facial
Expressions
Posture
Gestures
THE WAY WETHE WAY WE
COMMUNICATECOMMUNICATE

Sending a MessageSending a Message
 We do our strongest and
most honest
communication without
saying a word; our looks
and behavior are called
nonverbal communication.
 The work world is the place
that’s least tolerant of personal
differences. The employer
recognizes that your sending
non-verbal messages about the
company.
40 %
ATTITUDE
25%
APPEARANCE
25 %
COMMUNICATION 10%
QUALIFICATIONS

How Do You Send NonverbalHow Do You Send Nonverbal
Communication?Communication?
 How clean and well-
groomed you are.
 The condition of your
clothes.
 Your posture, walk, and
tone of voice.
 Your facial expression.
 How close you stand to
the other person.
 Whether you make eye
contact with the other
person.

Presenting…YourselfPresenting…Yourself
Presentation is the total of
everything about your
appearance and style.
You can have a great image
on a little money.
YOUR GOAL
To represent the company
and yourself in a favorable way.

Your Clothes, Your JobYour Clothes, Your Job
The most obvious piece of appearance –
and the impression you make – is your
clothes.
You need to send the message:
- I am a capable person and take my job
seriously.
- I know what I’m doing, and I’m ready to
get to work.
Comfort counts…up to a point.

30 Second30 Second ““CommercialCommercial””
Is a Commercial that Advertises You… Include:
Your Name
Experience
Unique skills
Positive Characteristics
Type of Position
You have 5 minutes to outline your 30 second
commercial

Let’s Practice!Let’s Practice!

NetworkingNetworking
The Exchange of Information
or Services Among Individuals,
Groups or Institutions

NetworkingNetworking
Purpose: To Get Contacts who
Might Help with Your Career
or Job Search

Networking CardNetworking Card
Sample 1, Side 1
JOHN SMITH
(555) 123-4567
johnsmith@hotmail.com
www.linkedin.com/johnsmith

Networking CardNetworking Card
Sample 1, Side 2
Successful Sales and Marketing Professional
Offering 15 years of experience in Telecommunications
- Received industry's top award in 1998
- Landed company's largest contract ever - $4.2 million
- Profiled in industry's top periodical in 1998
- Recognized as an industry expert by several industry magazines

Questions to AskQuestions to Ask
 What are the skills and attributes you value most
in your employees?
 What are opportunities for advancement?
 I saw that you has xxx position, however I don’t
quite have those skills yet, do you know if you will
have another position opening soon that might
meet my current skills?
 What type of education are you looking for?
 How would someone like me contribute to the
company?
 What do you like most about working for the
company?
 May I contact you with further questions?

Are you Ready?Are you Ready?

Make A PlanMake A Plan
“If you fail to plan,
you are planning to fail.”
- Benjamin Franklin

Make A PlanMake A Plan
Make a list
Take time to
network
Attend
educational
sessions

TipsTips
 Greet the recruiter
with a firm handshake, a
loud voice, and a smile.
 Point recruiters to
key areas in your
resume.
 Summarize your
skills and inquire as to
how the company can
use them.
 Be prepared to give a
full introduction to
your background.
 Ask your questions,
too!
 When the interview is
over, shake hands with
the recruiter and offer a
thank you.
 Ask for a business
card.
 Inquire about the next
step.
REMEMBER!
Follow-up with
thank you
email!

At the Fair…At the Fair…
 Do not bring any
unnecessary items.
 Carry only a folder or a
small portfolio.
 Check the layout of the
room to find employers you
want to meet.
 Meet the recruiters or go
to on-the-spot interviews if
they are available.
 Go to education sessions
to expand knowledge

Let’s Practice!Let’s Practice!
Introduce yourself to 3 other people as if
they were recruiters

ObjectivesObjectives
By the end of this course you will be able
to:
Identify the types of job fairs
Determine ways in which you can
customize your resume
Understand the importance of your
personal presentation
List specific ways in which you will
prepare for the upcoming job fair

Questions?Questions?
Please complete thePlease complete the
class evaluation.class evaluation.

WorkingWorking
a Joba Job
FairFair
Preparing for It
to Get the Most
Out of It
Presented by:
Rose Holland and Ana Brown
Fort Meade Employment Readiness Program
PH: (301) 677-5590
EM: rose.m.holland2.civ@mail.mil
ana.b.brown2.civ@mail.mil