Visiting a Job Fair

Here are several tips for finding success at a job fair: (1) dress in business attire — treat the event as if you were going to an interview; (2) be direct and enthusiastic when you meet company representatives. Introduce yourself, including your name and career interests; (3) remember to use good eye contact and a firm handshake with the company representatives; (4) always ask pertinent questions of the representatives, such as where they believe their firms are headed long-range; (5) never ask any questions concerning salaries and benefits until you are given an employment offer; and (6) ask the company representative for the next steps in the recruitment process. Try to obtain the representative's business card and hand write a personal thank you note as soon as you get home. For more career advice, visit the Military.com website.