Job Fair

Job Fairs are a fantastic place to learn, network and land a new job! We are holding our annual Job Fair Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm.

Overly large job fairs can be overwhelming and intimidating. We are proud to hold our Early Childhood Education Job Fair here at the College in an intimate setting.

Employers in the field of early childhood education are always seeking help, so come to the fair and take advantage this event.

How do you beat out your competition and make an impression?

1. Plan to take at least 25 crisp resumes to the fair. Bring a pen, pencil and notepad too, and organize it all in a portfolio.
2. Before a job fair, prepare to interview on the spot, summary style in a few minutes or less. In other words, be prepared to quickly sell your skills, talents and experiences. Job fairs tend to be more casual than formal interviews, so you can relax and be more friendly.
3. Prepare to fill out a job application on the spot. Unless you’re otherwise directed, it’s best to turn it in right away. Taking it home first allows your better-prepared competitors to beat you to it.
4. Visit your targeted employers first with resume in hand, and spend some “quality time” with each. But, remember that they have many more job seekers waiting, so don’t try to hog all their time or be offended if they cut it short.
5. When wrapping up your conversations with employers’ reps, show your interest by asking them what the next steps are. Ask if it is alright to call them or send follow up letters a few days after the job fair ends.
6. Collect business cards or contact info as you go, and do follow up within 24-48 hours with a thank you letter to each of the representatives with whom you spoke. It’s courteous, professional and typically expected, even after casual job fairs. Complying might make you stand out in their minds, to help you land follow-up interviews.

(information taken from about.com and The Quick Interview & Salary Negotiation Book by J. Michael Farr)

RSVP

If you are a centre that would like to have a booth at our event, please RSVP by phone at 420-9972 or by e-mail to studentsuccess@nscece.ca.