There is a no cost Job Fair on Wednesday, May 14th, from
1 – 5 PM, at the Red Lion at the Quay, 100 Columbia ST, Vancouver, WA 98660. As a participating business, some
helpful ideas on these events seems appropriate. Come see us at the fair and
give us your thoughts on Appreciation Marketing as a business guideline.
Why does
anyone attend these events? If you are looking for a new career, dislike your
current position, commute, manager, or company, or just want to test the market,
you may want to attend job fairs. Maybe you are out of work and want to market
your talents to various businesses; perhaps you just want to learn about different
opportunities.
This type
of event offers an occasion to discuss options with multiple businesses at one
time. You may meet recruiters, businesses in your field of interest, or
representatives from industries that you may not have considered. It is the chance
to market yourself or to gather information that you may need in your future.
As in any
networking event, you have the opportunity to impress the participating
businesses who may want to offer you a new career. You also have the time to
gather information about business and industries without the pressure of a
formal interview situation. Finally there are many people from different
backgrounds in attendance that you might meet and from whom you may gain
information.
Make sure
that you look your professional best, but wear comfortable shoes because you
may be “on your feet” longer than you might expect. Arrive on time to be able
to take advantage of the maximum time available. You don’t want to miss out on
an opportunity because you didn’t leave enough time to look around.
Remember
to never turn down any option before it is actually offered. Always leave a
door open to have a discussion about any potential with any industry. If you
are interested in a particular business, but not the opportunities presently
available, let the representatives know that you find the business interesting
and that you wish to have further discussions.
Always
allow enough time to chat with other participants. They may have researched
other businesses or industries that may interest you. Their information may
help you in your quest or it may shorten your search time. No amount of
information is too little or too much when you need it. In addition, it is not
who you meet, but who they may know that might help you, and you may be able to
assist someone else in their search.
Job fairs are wonderful for information exchanges for all
present, especially businesses wanting to showcase their opportunities to
career seekers. The setting is informal, more relaxed than an interview setting,
perhaps the smooth beginning of a more in-depth process, and very inexpensive
for all. Make a great impression, gather information from everyone you meet,
and market yourself to anyone there, anyone at all.
Please leave me your comments, or email me at Jim@JimTeasley.com, or call me at 360-314-8691. Job fairs are excellent opportunities to showcase your talents and great
experience to multiple participating businesses, to research industries and
businesses that you may not have considered, and to receive information from
others in attendance regarding other opportunities and ideas. Your information
may even help them also.
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