Job fairs can provide workers who are transitioning industries access to companies with current opportunities. Attending the event is only one step in the process – preparation to represent your skills effectively will determine how you are viewed in comparison to the competition. Ask yourself these questions:
- Does your resume show the skills that are most relevant for that employer?
- What experience do you have that will make you stand out from other candidates?
- Is there training or education that you have received that is preferred or required for the position?
- How could unique skills such as language capabilities or technological experience be useful to your role in that company?
- Do you have documentation to provide the employer about projects or programs that you have done in the past that show your ability to potentially be successful in their organization?
By developing a focused approach to introducing yourself at job fairs and instantly communicating the value that you provide the employer, you can increase your probability to move forward in the recruiting process. Transitioning workers in Phoenix can take advantage of using this list at an upcoming job fair on March 7, 2011. More information can be found at:
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