Comments on: 5 Important Things to Remember for Career Fairs

By: Ugifter

Ugifter — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 18:03:03 +0000

Keeping the conversation going with the people at the booths can be important, in my experience. An example would be, “what is the culture like at your company?” or “what is your favourite part of your work environment?”

By: Raquel@Practical Cents

Raquel@Practical Cents — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 19:23:41 +0000

Dressing professional is so important. I remember being in my work study program in High School and our advisor was really strict about this. She would not let us get away with looking unprofessional one bit! She really wiped all of us into shape when it came to dressing the part. I’m so glad she taught us this lesson early on because I ended up working for someone who was just like her at my first corporate job. My boss would look at my outfit up and down everyday and never had a word to say.

By: ShannonRyan

ShannonRyan — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 18:02:03 +0000

Great tips, Sally. It’s definitely important to view this as an audition. You want to dress the part and appear confident, competent and professional. Don’t come across board but eager to learn. You want to be memorable in the best way possible!

By: BudgetBlonde

BudgetBlonde — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 15:37:52 +0000

I’m always amazed when people go to job fairs in jeans. Gotta look the part!

By: Holly at ClubThrifty

Holly at ClubThrifty — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 14:41:04 +0000

Don’t smell like smoke! That is one thing my boss hated at my old job. She couldn’t deal with smokers and she could smell it a mile away.

By: fitisthenewpoor

fitisthenewpoor — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 14:05:22 +0000

I see so many students go to career fairs dressed in gym clothing. Ugh. Dress professionally, walk confidently, and do not seem desperate.

By: SenseofCents

SenseofCents — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 13:52:41 +0000

Great post! Always be prepared, because you never know if someone at the career fair will get you hired. You don’t want them to remember you badly!