Grab your resume! 75 employers at Glendale job fair
PHOENIX – A job fair is headed to Glendale Wednesday and Jobing.com is giving tips to help job seekers prepare for the event.
Over 75 employers will be at the Jobing.com Career Expo at the University of Phoenix Stadium from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. with pre-event workshops beginning at 10:30 a.m.
According to Jobing.com there will be free parking, free admission, free career seminars, and free resume review from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.Check out these tips from Jobing.com to prepare for the job fair:TREAT THE EVENT LIKE A JOB INTERVIEW - The Jobing.com Career Expo has booths staffed with HR professionals. These are the people who have a direct say in who will be hired. Treat this opportunity as a first interview. Dress professionally and come prepared to sell yourself.
HAVE A PLAN - The University of Phoenix Stadium will be filled with Arizona employers. It is important to use your time wisely by selecting a top 20 list of employers to visit. Research these companies and their open positions prior to the event.
PREPARE QUESTIONS - Employers want candidates who are prepared, professional, and serious about their openings. If you ask a question that can be answered from the information on their company website, it shows you did not take the time to do your homework.
COME WITH A GREAT ATTITUDE - We know times are tough right now, but a job fairs are about first impressions. Please do not disclose personal or financial issues to the employers. They want employees who will bring a positive attitude and work ethic into their workplace.
CREATE YOUR 30 SECOND COMMERCIAL - Job fairs are not only for job seekers to learn about employers, but for employers to learn about the candidates. Be sure you can sum up what you are looking for and why you are a great candidate, concisely, in 30 seconds.
UNDERSTAND THE PROCESS - Many organizations have applicant tracking systems in place to manage the hiring process. This means the recruiters may ask you to submit your resume online. Rather than use the career expo as a resume drop off, use it as an opportunity to get first hand information from someone who knows what it's like to work there. This way you can tailor your resume even further prior to submitting it online.
FOLLOW-UP - Send a hand written thank you note to all of the employers you met with. Even if a company does not have the right position for you today, they may in the near future. Always work to make a positive impression and expand your professional network. Address the conversations you had at the event in your cover letters. Remind the employer of who you are and discuss something you learned about the company from the event. This will help the employer see why you would be a great fit for the organization.Jobing.com Career Expo information:WHEN: Wednesday. October 28th. 2:00-6:00 PM
- Pre-event workshops begin at 10:30am
WHERE: University of Phoenix Stadium 1 Cardinals Way, Glendale, AZ 85305
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