How to approach a recruiter at a job fair?
23 August 2011
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Many candidates imagine that approaching a potential employer at a job fair has the advantage of requiring no preparation. This is a classic and unfortunate mistake. Here are a few steps to follow to better succeed in what could be called, without exaggeration, a "miniature recruitment interview".
Beforehand:
• Step 1: First, identify the companies that are likely to interest you, that suit you, that motivate you. Be honest with yourself. There's no point in limiting your choices, but it's absurd to project yourself into directions that don't resemble you in any way.
• Step 2: Take the time to browse their website, to calmly study the positions available and the company culture. Again, stay as close as possible to who you really are. Spreading yourself too thin limits your chances, not the other way around. While it's true that you can – and should – dream, getting lost is simply childish. Know the difference between opening up possibilities, having ambition, and wasting your time.
• Step 3: If a position interests you, adjust your CV and your speech to what you have read, understood and felt. Trust your instincts after starting the work with your brain. If no position seems to meet your expectations, don't hesitate to ask the question directly on the day. If the answer is negative, openly show your interest by highlighting your ability to meet new expectations, or even to create a need.
During the Job Fair:
• Step 4: If, during the interview, you feel that it's working and that you're on the right track, don't hesitate to schedule an appointment.
• Step 5: Don't lose sight of the fact that recruiters at job fairs have access to many candidates. So while it's not absurd to consider a follow-up phone call, absolutely avoid being insistent. It would be of no use.
Stay convinced, be convincing.
Article written by The ReKrute.com team
Posted online on August 23, 2011.
Beforehand:
• Step 1: First, identify the companies that are likely to interest you, that suit you, that motivate you. Be honest with yourself. There's no point in limiting your choices, but it's absurd to project yourself into directions that don't resemble you in any way.
• Step 2: Take the time to browse their website, to calmly study the positions available and the company culture. Again, stay as close as possible to who you really are. Spreading yourself too thin limits your chances, not the other way around. While it's true that you can – and should – dream, getting lost is simply childish. Know the difference between opening up possibilities, having ambition, and wasting your time.
• Step 3: If a position interests you, adjust your CV and your speech to what you have read, understood and felt. Trust your instincts after starting the work with your brain. If no position seems to meet your expectations, don't hesitate to ask the question directly on the day. If the answer is negative, openly show your interest by highlighting your ability to meet new expectations, or even to create a need.
During the Job Fair:
• Step 4: If, during the interview, you feel that it's working and that you're on the right track, don't hesitate to schedule an appointment.
• Step 5: Don't lose sight of the fact that recruiters at job fairs have access to many candidates. So while it's not absurd to consider a follow-up phone call, absolutely avoid being insistent. It would be of no use.
Stay convinced, be convincing.
Article written by The ReKrute.com team
Posted online on August 23, 2011.
