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October 6,2023 at 10:36PM UTC

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Hi everyone!

Any advice for standing out at a career fair as a recent graduate with no experience? (it's my local county public school career fair, and I'm a Business Management student).

I appreciate any help you can provide.

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AnonymousOctober 6,2023 at 11:18PM UTC
First, ALWAYS check to see who has signed up as an attendee, not simply a sponsor. Many ads say certain employers will be in attendance to draw a crowd, but they actually aren't even signed up. Most job fairs are for hospitality, housekeeping, maintenance, restaurant workers, and the like, not for more admin types of rolls. You'll be wasting more time in line, than actually speaking with anyone. Do your due diligence before paying or showing up, if free.
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Kristie WhiteOctober 7,2023 at 2:03PM UTC
Dress to impress. Have a resume ready. Speak very articulately. Be friendly, assertive. Be ready to consider entry positions to gain experience. Attitude goes a long way so think positively. Good luck!
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KatOctober 8,2023 at 5:23AM UTC
Don't wear black or navy, because everyone else will. Wear a bright colored dress or a bright top with a khaki skirt or pants. Research the companies that will be at the fair. Go to their website, check out what open jobs they have open, see if you have skills/interests that match what they do. If there's a company or job you're really interested in, tailor your resume to it so you're ready to hand it to the recruiter. Have a list of top places to apply and talk to them first. After that, talk to the other recruiters. You never know when you'll connect with the best job lead, so keep an open mind about the companies you may not be excited about initially. Good luck!
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AnonymousOctober 9,2023 at 2:45PM UTC
Ask for advice from the people you meet there! They can advise you better than we can.
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