Career fairs in Phoenix vary in size based on who the sponsor is, what specialties and companies are attending, location, and time of day. What doesn’t vary is the competitive environment the events can have. There are some easy ways candidates can be strategic and successful:
· Timing, timing, timing. Look at the time for the event. If it starts before 9am and ends at 6pm, the highest traffic times will be early, lunchtime, and late. Try to attend during ‘off hours’ to get the most time with recruiters.
· Prioritize which companies you want to meet. This is especially important if your time is limited. Even if you have all day to attend, prioritizing will allow you to go see other companies if one has a long line of people.
· Prepare for follow up. Ask the recruiters when they are planning to schedule interviews or if you can schedule right then. If they will be doing follow up, take notes of when you should plan to hear from them. Remember to get a business card from anyone you speak with to send a follow up email also.
Phoenix job seekers can practice these tips at the Phoenix Career Fair Tuesday, September 26th:
http://www.nationalcareerfairs.com/career_fairs/details/AZ/Phoenix/September/26/2011/
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