Why should Senior and Graduate students attend? Make connections to employers so you are on their radar for next spring or next year. Many employers will keep your resume & remember you when there are openings later. Some deadlines are soon, and it helps to know/prepare for what will be offered in the future. Pick …
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The Party’s Not Over Yet! Here’s How to Stand Out AFTER the Job Fair.
Vilma Rodrigues-Silva is the Recruitment Manager of the Northeast Region for City Year New Hampshire. She goes to lots of job fairs, so we asked her about the best ways for candidates to stand out after the event. Is there an appropriate way to follow up with an employer after a Job Fair, even if I …
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Job Fair Insights from the Other Side of the Table
Here’s the inside scoop from a recruiter who attends A LOT of job fairs! What can students do to stand out (in a good way) at a Job Fair? One of the first questions we ask a candidate at a career fair is, “have you heard of Fast Enterprises?” Students should find the companies and …
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Using the STAR Method in an Interview
Over the last few years, we’ve written various posts about the interview process and how to best prepare for such a daunting step within the job search. However, the one thing we haven’t discussed is the importance of learning and practicing the STAR method, so you’re probably asking yourself; what do we mean by the …
Don't Forget to Say Thanks!
So you passed the interview stage. Now what?? Send a thank you message within a few days of the interview. In addition to being courteous, a thank you demonstrates enthusiasm, reiterates interest in a position, and provides another shot at selling yourself for the job. Plus it demonstrates strong communication skills! It’s always beneficial to …