This document provides guidance for attending a job fair. It discusses the purpose of job fairs which is for networking, interview experience and potentially landing a job offer. It emphasizes the importance of preparation such as researching companies attending, tailoring your resume, practicing your introduction and elevator pitch. At the job fair, you should introduce yourself with a firm handshake, smile and confidence. It is important to talk to all booths to gain experience, network and learn about opportunities. Follow up after with a thank you letter within 1-2 days to express appreciation and interest in the role. Overall, preparation, first impression, follow through and professionalism are keys to success at a job fair.

1. Job Fair
Trivia
By:
Megan Malewitz
Amber King
Shelly Holt
Chaundra Nousain
Jennie Billock

2. Who has Experience at
Job Fairs?

3. What is the purpose of a job
fair?
A job
Networking/connections
Interview Experience
What ever you are looking for
To get to the
next step

4. Why is it important to prepare?
so one sounds confident
so one can answer questions showing knowledge
to land a job offer

5. Why is it good to research
companies attending the job fair?
It is favorable to research the companies beforehand,
because you want to be have a basic understanding of
the company and be somewhat knowledge about the
job you are applying for.

6. What is the most important
resource when researching a
company before attending a job
fair?
The company’s website is generally considered the best
place to learn about the company.

7. What are some necessities one
should bring when attending a job
fair?
Several copies of your
resume
A couple copies of tailored
resumes
Pens
Paper

8. Why is having your resume
tailored to the companies at the
job fair beneficial?
This is important, because you want the resume
to be error free, impressive to the hiring
manager, and relative to their needs

9. Is it acceptable to ask someone to
write a reference letter tailoring it to
the companies at the job fair? Why
or Why not?
It is as long as you give the person plenty of notice, and
give the type of information you want included in the
letter. If you rush the writer, they may feel less inclined
to put first their full effort in writing a glowing letter of
recommendation.

10. Why is it important to look and act
professional the moment one
arrives?
Interviewers receive their first impression the moment
one walks in the door.

11. Why is it important to talk to all
of the booths at a job fair?
To gain practice
Networking
Gain knowledge on other companies one may
have not known

12. What are the three main things to
do when meeting a potential
employer?
Smile
Firm handshake
Be positive

13. Practice first impressions
For 30 seconds practice a
good first impression with
follow group members.
Remember to have a firm
handshake, smile and be
confident when you talk.

14. Should you collect business cards
as a form of notes? Why or Why
not?
Yes, it is another way of “taking notes” and it also is a
good way to gain not only information for you thank-you
letter, but networking for later on down the road when
needed.

15. Should you take notes during
an interview? Why or Why
not?
Yes, it allows you to jot down key information
about the people that are mentioned, their
positions and other key pieces for your thank you
letters and for the next step.

16. Why should you send a thank
you letter after your interview?
To show your appreciation,
Touch on why you would fit for the position,
Add in additional information that you missed
during the interview,
Great way to stay in contact,
Keeps you at the tops of the employer's mind,
Touch on strengths and/or weaknesses.

17. What ways can you send a thank-
you letter?
Regular post,
Email
dropped off by hand

18. Should you do a follow-up
phone call?

19. How long should you wait
before sending a thank you
letter?
At least 24 hours, but no longer than 1-2 days after the
interview

20. What should you include in the
thank you letter?
Contact information (name, phone number, address)
Interviewer information/company name and address
Four main paragraphs:
1st paragraph-appreciation, reinforcing interest in
position
2nd paragraph-background that matches what company
is looking for
3rd paragraph-(though optional) reinforce a point
perceived as a possible weakness, to build on your
strengths, mention something you forgot to mention at
job fair or interview.
4th paragraph-conclusion

21. How can you impress the
company you are interviewing
with?
Gain knowledge on company including
background information, mission statements,
values, and beliefs

22. Why should you do a post-
interview or self evaluation?
It allows to to see what you want to improve on
for the next interview,
Shows you your strengths,
A great way to reflect on some key points,
Boost your confidence for other interviews
To help you to be more prepared for either a
second interview with that company or different
interviews altogether

23. What are some major questions
you would ask the potential
employer at a job fair geared
towards teachers and professors?
What are you looking for in potential job applicant?
What type of technology will be available at the school
site or within the classroom?
Ask about the schools philosophies?

24. How do you deal with class
disruptions? What are you
methods for handling difficult
students while keeping the rest of
the class on task?
Answer should reflect patience, and make it clear of
expectations of student behavior. Explain how you
would start with a subtle approach, then if student did
not correct behavior you would ask to speak with them
after class, make a call to parents and contact guidance
counselors to determine if there is a reason for this
behavior. Advise in answer that you would include office
as a last resort.

25. How would you apply your
strengths and weaknesses to
your classroom?
In response you should confidently discus your
skills using a convincing approach. Talk about
skills in classroom management, curriculum
development, or technology integration. This
shows the skills/strengths you can use in the
classroom.

26. Why did you decide to become
a teacher?
A good response would describe a past
experience you had where you taught
successfully and how rewarding you found
experience.

27. What is a 30 second
commercial?
A quick way to describe yourself to a potential
employer

28. What to include in your 30-
second commercial?
Who you are, plus a credential
A specific objective
How you have demonstrated your interest
Why you are qualified
Ask a specific question about their
organization/available position(s), based on your
research

29. Why is it useful to practice your 30
second commercial before the job
fair?
This is beneficial, because you want to know exactly
what you are going to say to grab their attention and
impress them within those few moments.

30. Your 30 second
commercial

31. Questions
Any questions for us??