Prepare for job fairs.

Be ready to promote yourself, on the spot. As any promoter might tell you, advanced research, knowing your audience, and targeting that audience are key factors in successful promotions. Many job fair promoters have web sites, where they provide information about participating employers and their jobs. For example, BrassRing allows you to search the jobs and read the brief profiles of employers participating in their upcoming events. Take advantage of this by researching beforehand, to target employers and make the most of your time on the floor.

Follow up after job fairs.

Collect business cards from employer representatives with whom you discuss jobs. Within 24 hours, send a thank-you letter to each of them. Tell them how much you appreciate the time they took to talk with you and answer your questions. Mention the name or location of the fair and positions you discussed, and reiterate your interest in working for their companies.

Where to find job fairs.

Check Job Fairs for upcoming events near you. In most cases, the job fair links there transport you to promoters' sites, where can research and submit your résumé in advance of the fairs, or if you can't attend in person.

About job fairs.

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