The Job Fair

Our Fall Job Fair was last week. Employers saw many people and behaviors. Some great, but some had no place at a job fair. Listed below are some of the “no place at a job fair” items, followed in bold italics by what probably went through employers’ minds in response. 

Jeans, shorts, t-shirts, short skirts, revealing blouses, clothes that were too tight, wrinkled clothes, tattoos, body piercings (other than one pair of earrings), running shoes, flip flops. Limp handshakes. Meek little voices.  Develop some confidence, dress professionally and then come talk to me. 

No resumes and/or business cards. How am I going to know how to get in touch with you?  

Knew nothing about my company. You don’t care enough to do some research.

Babies. . .toddlers. . .kids younger than college age! If you bring your kids to the job fair, what will you do with them if I hire you? 

Bottom line: I expect you to be the best you can be when you come to a job fair. The impression you make is an indication of the quality of work you will do. Take this opportunity seriously.

Companies receive countless resumes each week. The opportunity to talk with an employer is invaluable. Take it seriously and take advantage of it. Get a job!