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Career Fair? I am going to a monster jobs career fair in Houston, Tx. I am from another state...do you they will be interested if i havent moved there yet?....i plan on moving as soon as i can get a job there..

Career fair? Where do you find upcoming career fairs in london? or in anywhere in the uk? preferrebly, engineering companies? thanks!~T

What is the best way to approach a potential employer at a career fair with intentions of changing your career I'm looking for advice on how one should approach a potential employer while considering a career change while attending a career fair/job fair.

How do I go about giving an employer my resume at a career fair? How do I go about giving an employer my resume at a career fair? I have a list of employers I want to talk to and a list of questions for each employer. After they answer my questions, how do I transition to giving them my resume?

How to present myself to an employer at a career fair? My school has a business career fair next week and I am graduating this semester and am doing that job search stuff. I'm going to be wearing a suit and have extra resumes and stuff, I am just wondering how to begin a conversation with the recruiter. Do I just walk up and "Hi, my name is ___, here is my resume"? How do I engage in conversation with them?

How to write a sample invitation to our school Career Fair? I'm on the career fair committee at my school, and volunteered to make the invitations to the board members and some other higher ups at the Board of Education to come see it. These people are not being invited to be presenters, but they are the heads of the various school departments (and our bosses) that we want to come and see our work. I'm having trouble figuring out how to word it.

What kinds of thing should i talk about at a career fair? We have the business career fair tomorrow and i wanted to get some tips on some questions i can ask and what i should be prepared for.

How can I organize a career fair in two months? I need to organize a career fair and only have about two to three months to do so. websites would be useful or a step by step plan.

Should I go to the career fair or the actual restaurant? There's a restaurant that is having a career fair next week because they are hiring. However, the career fair is really far and I don't think I will be able to make it there. The restaurant itself is very close to my house. Can I just go to the restaurant and apply there instead of the career fair?

How do I write thank-you notes after a career fair? My colleges career fair was yesterday, I interviewed for two internships and have two other companies that want me to send resumes to them in the spring. I was always told I am supposed to follow the career fair with emails out to the people I talked with, however I have never done it before. What do I say to companies that I will be talking with more seriously in a few months? And to the ones I interviewed with? One of the interviews was this morning should I send that email tomorrow?

What should I do while at career fair? I am a junior in college right now and will graduate next May (so over a year). I am going to a big career fair in week. Since I won't actually be able to get any of the jobs there (unless they're looking for someone that far in the future!) what should I expect to get out of it? I have a degree that is not very specific so I guess I could get ideas while I'm there. Should I bring resumes even though I'm just a junior? or should I wait til next year to do that? Any tips would be great. Thanks.

Why do so many companies come to a university career fair if they aren't hiring? Why do so many companies pay thousands to come to a university career fair if they are just going to tell every graduating student that sorry but they aren't hiring. Around 30 companies in my field showed up and well over half of them told every student that they weren't hiring. What possible financial or business sense does it make to spend thousands in travel costs and the thousands they have to pay just to have a booth in the university career fair and then pay the recruiters to stand there and tell everyone they aren't hiring?

How can I prepare for a job/career fair? I signed up for a career fair at the end of January and I am not exactly sure what I should do to prepare for it. I know I need to bring multiple resumes and cover letters, but how many? How should I act and how are these things run anyway? Any tips? I am a little shy and really dreading this.

Are you supposed to bring cover letters to a career fair? My school does not release a list of the companies coming to the fair and since I don't know what companies will be at the career fair I have no way of addressing cover letters to the individuals there. Is it acceptable to just give a copy of my resume and references to each employer I visit at the fair?

Suggestions on current fashion for interview and career fair attire? I'm about to hit the job market and want to attend a career fair in about a month, but need to buy some appropriate clothes. I know what I need to buy (suit), but what style should I buy? Any good websites that might show current business interview attire???

how does a career fair work, and how do i find a local one? I'm 19 and I live on my own so I need something that is a little more then flipping burgers are wendys. I need something where I make at least $12/hr to support myself. I'm a college student, not yet really qualified to do anything. Should I find a local career/job fair? How do they work? I mean I literally only have cashiering experience so I don't think anyone would take me seriously there. What should I do?

What to do after you attend a career fair? In London there are currently many career fairs, or recruitment events by many companies. Can anyone provide some tips of how to follow up after you attend these events? The ultimate purpose of attending is finding a job; but since so many people turn up at these events, what can you do to stand out?

What's the best idea for a career fair give-away? My company is planning to order some give-aways to handout to students at university career fairs. I don't want to use the same things all the other companies give out (highlighters, stress balls). I'm looking for some good and creative ideas. If you're a student, what have been some of your favorite items--something you'd actually keep? Thanks.

Has anyone hired employees thru a career fair? How do employers find quality candidates among so many people? Or, has anyone been hired by attending a career fair? What was the process between the fair and you getting the job?

do people get jobs straight away after they went to a career fair? there's a career fair and all of my friends are going. i wanted to go too but i'm terrified of interviews and career fair is about mostly trying to make an impression on employers... that means a hell lot of interviews.... i don't want to let my friends see me as a nervous idiot anyway. so my question is.. has anyone who's ever been to a career fair, gets a job straight away? if this is what normally happens then i think i should pull myself together and go there tomorrow.

For a nursing and allied Health care career fair? For a nursing and allied health care career fair, organizers estimate that 50 people will attend if it does not rain and 65 people will attend if it rains. The weather forecast indicates that there is a 40% chance it will not rain and a 60% chance it will rain on the day of the career fair. Determine the expected nnumber of people who will attend the fair.

Is it bad to attend a different school's Career Fair? There is a hotel that offers a really good MIT program. The issue is the career fair where the hotel will be recruiting is going to be at a different university, its about 4 hours from where i am, but i would really like to go. Do you think to recruiters will find it wrong that i came to different a schools fair when they look at resume showing a different university?

what are some creative events for domestic violence victims, like a career fair? I am a victims advocate and I need to come up with events like career fairs and financial planning forums for our past and present victims. It gives us a chance to get into the community and advocate against domestic violence. It also gives us a chance to pass out liturature and information about our agency.

What to wear to a career fair? I am going to a career fair on Tuesday. Should I wear a suit or a nice sweater with slacks?

I'm a nurse & volunteered at an elementary school's career fair. Need some good ideas on what to do? Hello, I am an RN and have volunteered at my grandson's school's career day for 4th and 5th graders. I am trying to come up with some good ideas to make my booth, at the fair, exciting. I am planning on bringing some stethoscopes for the kids to use, and am trying to get a blood pressure machine. I was looking for anymore great ideas of stuff to have. Maybe someone else out there has done a similar career fair and might have some thoughts. Also, the company I work for did provide me with plastic bags to hand out. Any ideas of what I could put in those bags would be great. Thank You, Ilene

Army Class A uniform for Business attire at college career fair? I'm a Criminal Justice major and there is a career fair tomorrow for government law enforcement agencies. The memo said business attire, I don't have any. I'm in the National Guard as a Military police officer and wanted to know if wearing my Class A's would be appropriate or not.Suggestions?

What should i bring to this career fair?!? I'm going to a career fair. I know that i should take my resume, but is a cover letter necessary?

When you attend a career fair, do you get interview on the spot? and? And, if you're chosen for the job, do you get interviewed for the second time? What's better applying online and waiting 'till the company calls you for interview, or go to career fair? Thank you!

I am attending a career fair for an airline company for a flight attendent position, What kind of questions? should I be prepared to answer? What will the day consist of?

Whats the best way to get an employer interested at a career fair? Whats the best way to introduce myself? What are they looking to hear?

I overheard my boss going to the career fair that I am going tomorrow, what should i do? I overheard my boss going to the career fair that I am going tomorrow, what should i do? I know where in the room he will be at and it's not too hard to avoid him, but should I take the risk? Another option I have is to ask him "oh hey, I heard you are going to the career fair tomorrow" "yea why?" "my friend is going and I am probably going to go with him"

What are some good questions I should ask a recruiter during an interview or at a career fair? I know you are supposed to ask several questions of the companies. What are some questions that I could ask?

What is the definition of a career fair? I'm nervous about attending my first one. I graduate in May, so this is a good chance to getmy feet wet. any help would be appricated.

Should I put an objective statement on my resume, since I am going to a Career Fair tomorrow? I am interested in advertising, PR, and marketing. I do not want an employer to shut me out bc he thinks I am fixed on only one of these options. Should I just take out my objective statement?

Career Fair - looking for websites showing current appropriate clothing? I would like to get an inexpensive outfit to wear for a job fair...can you provide me some links to websites that will show some good clothing choices at an inexpensive price?

Anyone have ideas for Engineer Anyone have ideas for Engineer Career Fair giveaways to College Students? We have done the stress ball, rubric cubes, even computer cleaners. I’m looking for something different and useful? Must be reasonably priced and able to put a log on.

advice about makeup and attire to use when attending a career fair? --i really want a professional casual attire. i am not into the professional business attire, with suits. something comfortable that i can move and walk around. and for makeup. what would be nice. a neutral look? thanks.

How can one best prepare for a Career Fair to create a best possible outcome?

Where is the career fair mention in the straits times on friday? I need to know quick and i lost the papers. Please help me out!!

Business cards for Career Fair what should I put ? Ok, this career fair will be on ALPFA convention (students) should I put besides my name and contact info, my schooll name? my degree in progress? a picture? what should I put? awards? help!!!!!!!!! I really would like to make a huge impression and change career.

Has anyone gotten a job at a career fair? I am going to a career fair, and would like to know, has anyone gotten a job that way? If so how? What should I do to impress the interviewers? Also how do you fee about going to websites to apply to a job? It does not seem to work in my opinion....

Following up with an employer at a career fair? Ok so here is the scenario;I went to a career day event talked to a recruiter and she left me her business card.The week after I sent a cover letter to follow up on the talk we had to book an interview.A week after I left a follow up message on the voicemail box directly.What is the next step if i want an interview?

What can I expect from a career fair? I have pre-registered and given them my resume.

any different between job fair and career fair? is there any different between those two? job fair and career fair? can you get like a job at a career fair like a graduate high school student or is the career fair only for those who are older and had major it?

Should I bother sending follow up emails for a career fair held almost a week ago? Curious, what would you say is the ideal cutoff to send a followup email? I hear the next day is nice since that day would likely still be fresh in the recruiters' minds, but I also hear 3 days is acceptable due to whatever pressing issues one may have.

Need help for a "30 second commercial" about myself for career fair for my school? Goin to a career fair at my school and Im graduating in December. I can't think of what to say. What should I include / should not include?

What information is displayed on business card to be distributed at a Career Fair for job seeker? want to distribute business card at a career for those potential employers instead of a copy of my resume

Is it approprioate to ask at a college career fair...? Would it be appropritae to ask a recruiter at a college career fair "what is the percentage of interns in this program are offered a position within the company at the end of the program?" Thanks!

How many resumes should I bring to a career fair?

I need some tips for my first time at a career fair? I have never been to one..I assume I should wear a suit? Too formal? I am not sure..It will be at my University with companies from eBay all the way to Sheriff Departments, so a wide range. I will be coming with some resume's, but I have no clue what to ask the people when I get to their company? I mean, the point is, I want a job...so what are the things I should be asking and doing?

Does anyone know the time and location info for the Paypal career fair in arizona? I applied for the Paypal Job on Ebay. I received an email giving me the information for the career fair that will be in the Scottsdale area , but when I tried to access the email again to write the info down I could not find the email. All i remember is it is on August 14th. Help me out please!

What the best and effective job hunting plan eg. 1 employment agency 2 career fair etc?

Im a college student making networking business cards for a career fair? In addition to name, number, email.......should I add the title: student and the name of the college Im attending and/or my address. In addition to name, number, email.......should I add the title: student and the name of the college Im attending and/or my address. I have resumes to hand out but was told it is never bad to have some sort of cards available, not just for the career fair, but in case you meet someone in an envirnment where you wouldnt have a resume.

Too early to attend career fair? I am still a year away from getting my associates, then longer for my bs. Am I wasting my time attending a career fair looking for work while I go to school?

Tips for conversation in career fair? I tend to lack of conversation material/questions during career fairs. Any good recommendations?

What is the appropriate dress attire for a male at a Career Fair?

What to say at a career fair? I am about to graduate in May with a BS in electrical engineering. I plan on attending some job fairs in the near future. What are recruiters looking for you to say when you first approach them?? Any other advice would be appreciated as well too. Thank you!

Medical Career Fair...Do I need to bring letters of recommendation ? I am attending a career fair on Tuesday to initiate my job search. I know that I should take a resume; however, I do not have letters of recommendation at this time. Is it essential that I have letters of recommendation or a list of references available at this job fair? Will it hurt my chances if I do not have those materials? In the meantime, should I go ahead and approach my contacts to ask for letters? Are three letters sufficient? Just so you know, I am hoping to obtain a speech-language pathologist Clinical Fellowship position. Thanks so much in advance!

How to plan a high school career fair?

How do you approach a company at a career fair?

most important thing they will look at the career fair? is it your resume, how you are presentable [groomed, dressed], communication skills [know what your doing]...etc?? thanks.

Should I attend a career fair? Have you had any success with career fairs? I am a college senior looking to continue my career in Human Resources. I was thinking of attending a few career fairs during my last semester and I wanted do know if you had any success with career fairs? Is it worth my time or should I continue searching for employment the traditional way (i.e networking, career services on campus, careerbuilder.com etc.)