What should I ask at a one on one career fair meeting?

8 Questions To Ask Employers At A Career Fair

• What career paths are available in your organization?
• What is your hiring process like for college hires?
• When will I know if I have a job offer at your company?
• Do you offer training or mentoring to help me succeed in your company?
• Who will I report to?

What typically happens at a job fair?

A career fair is an event that gives students and employers a chance to meet one another, establish professional relationships, and discuss potential job and/or internship opportunities. Many employers from a variety of industries attend, and there are both general and specialized career fair events.

What should an employer bring to a job fair?

Bring plenty of business cards and relevant fliers or pamphlets. Job seekers will ask for them. Information about your company, jobs, hiring processes, etc. are ideal for a career fair.

What do I need to know before a job fair?

Pre-register for the job fair.

Keep reasonable expectations.

Understand what recruiters or employers are looking for.

Research each prospective employer.

Prepare multiple copies of your resume.

Choose the best resume format.

Consider bringing your portfolio.

Have your elevator pitch ready.

How long should you stay at a career fair?

Career fairs are most successful if they are limited to 3 to 4 hours. If it is too short, then students will have difficulty finding time to attend between classes. If the fair is too long, recruiters will get tired and possibly lose some of their enthusiasm.

How long are job fair interviews?

By far the most common type of job fair interview. This interview usually lasts no more than two to three minutes and is usually conducted by employers whose main interest is gathering resumes and initial impressions before making decisions as to whether they will move to the next step.

What should you not do at a job fair?

Don’t have a clue about your interests or what you want to do. Recruiters and hiring managers come to career fairs to find and hire talent — not to do career counseling. It is inappropriate to expect them to help you figure out what you want to do.

Do they interview you at a job fair?

Screening Interview By far the most common type of job fair interview. This interview usually lasts no more than two to three minutes and is usually conducted by employers whose main interest is gathering resumes and initial impressions before making decisions as to whether they will move to the next step.

What do you talk about at a job fair?

Here are seven kinds of questions that will help you do just that.

• Ask About a Particular Role.
• Ask About the Hiring Process.
• Ask About Their Experience.
• Ask About Growth and Development.
• Ask About the Company’s Products, Services, or Recent News.
• Ask About Company Culture.
• Ask How You Can Stay in Touch.

What questions are asked at a career fair?

Do people really get hired at job fairs?

The short answer is YES! Millions of people have found employment after visiting a career fair. As mentioned before, technology makes life easier – but also less personal. When searching for a job online, it could be days, weeks, or even months before you hear back from an employer.

How do you talk at a job fair?

How to Start a Conversation at a Career Fair

1. Introduce yourself with a smile.
2. Ask questions you developed while doing your research.
3. Ask questions about the jobs they are hiring for.
4. Ask open-ended questions.
5. Ask questions about the hiring process.
6. Ask about the company’s culture.
7. Offer them your resume.

Do I have to bring my resume to a job fair?

Depending on the size of the recruiting fair, you will need 20-40 copies of your resume. A good rule of thumb is to research the fair on your Career Fair Plus app to estimate how many recruiters you want to visit, then double that number. It’s better to have a few too many copies of your resume than not enough.

How long do job fair interviews last?

two to three minutes
By far the most common type of job fair interview. This interview usually lasts no more than two to three minutes and is usually conducted by employers whose main interest is gathering resumes and initial impressions before making decisions as to whether they will move to the next step.

How do I not be awkward at a career fair?

11 Tips To Not Be Awkward at a Career Fair

1. Research who will be there. Originally posted by madewithcode.
2. Ask questions.
3. Look professional.
4. Keep an open mind.
5. Don’t be intimidated.
6. Talk to other participants.
7. Prepare an elevator pitch.
8. Leverage your AmeriCorps VISTA service & NCE status.

What questions are asked at a job fair?

How do you talk at a career fair?

What should you not say at a job fair?

Don’t ever say anything negative to the recruiter about your college or previous jobs, companies, or supervisors. Do be sure to ask about the hiring process of each company, but don’t ask too many questions about salaries, vacation time, and other benefits.

How should I behave at a job fair?

What you should do at a job fair to make a positive impression

1. Take time to prepare before the job fair.
2. Research who will be there.
3. Have your pitch ready.
4. Make a list of questions.
5. Get there early and have a plan of attack.
6. Be patient.
7. Smile when you introduce yourself.
8. Use the job fair as a networking event.