Job Tips - Topic: job fair

What Should I Wear to a Job Fair?

What should I wear to a job fair or interview?

Wondering what to wear to an upcoming job fair or job interview? Our advice? Keep it simple. 10 Tips on Styling for a Job Fair Here are 10 tips on how to style yourself for a job interview or job fair. Start with the basics: clean and neat socks and undergarments. These really make a difference in looking professional and building confidence. For women, wear a properly sized bra.

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5 Career Fair Questions You Should Ask

Cedar Rapids Job Fair October 25th, 2018

Visiting a Career Fair isn't the same as an interview, but it does give you one on one time with employers and recruiters.  It pays to be ready to answer the typical interview questions and gives you a chance to practice your skills. 5 Questions you should ask: Don't forget you need to ask Employers questions to. Here's a few good ones. How would you describe the company culture? What are the biggest challenges of this job?

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Updated: How to Get the Most Out of a Job Fair

job fair participants

Plenty of people think job fairs are a thing of the past in the digital age. Don’t believe them. Job fairs can be a treasure chest of opportunity if you know how to work them. We decided to break it down into 4-areas:  Research, Planning, The Day-Of, and Follow-up. Research Employers One of the best uses of your time before heading to a job fair is to learn about the companies that will be there.

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Career Fairs Are Worth It. Benefits of Attending a Local Job Fair

Career Fair Job Seekers shaking hands at a Corridor Career Fair in Cedar Rapids Iowa

We've updated our take on career fairs. You know, the thing some hiring pros think are a waste of time? Here at Corridor Careers, our team feel that job fairs are a valuable way for job seekers and hiring professionals to interact - especially if the job seeker does some prep-work first. It can be a low-pressure way to meet eager employers - not necessary the experience job seekers get when applying online.

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