Job Fairs

Tips for a Successful Job Fair Experience!

• Dress and groom yourself carefully.

–   Professional attire is most appropriate for job fairs.

–   Check yourself again in a mirror before you enter.

• Always carry at least 5 copies of your resume with you.
• Be friendly and courteous to every employer and representative at the job fair. They are always watching.

When completing applications:
• Follow written instructions carefully and write neatly and clearly.
• Emphasize your skills and accomplishments. Talk about what you have done, not what you will do.
• Do not leave sections blank. Put a line through the section or write ‘NA’ if it does not apply to you.
• Use an erasable pen if preferred to allow for changes.

Interview suggestions:
• Know your strongest skills and experiences relevant to this job. Be prepared to give examples.
• Practice answering difficult questions in advance. (See below for a list of most frequently asked interview questions.)
• Be friendly and natural during the interview. Take a deep breath to help you relax once you are seated before the questions begin.
• Answer the question "Why should I hire you?" - even if it is not asked.
• Summarize your key strengths for the job before you leave. And if you want the job, say so.
• Follow up after the interview with a thank you note directed to all members present during the interview.

The Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions

⇒   Can you tell me a little about yourself?

⇒   Why are you applying for this type of job and why here?

⇒   What kind of training or experience do you have in this field?

⇒   What are the greatest strengths you bring to this job?

⇒   What is your greatest weakness?

⇒   How much do you expect to be paid?

⇒   Can you tell me about a problem you had on your previous job and how you handled it?

⇒   How can you help us make more money or do better as a whole?

⇒   What would you consider to be an ideal job for you?

⇒   Can you tell me why you consider yourself a responsible person?

⇒   What interests do you have and what activities do you like to do most?

⇒   Why should I offer you the job? (This is the most important question of them all.)

Check out the Calendar of Events to find out when is the next Job Fair.

We ask that all job fair participants are pre-registered in the Employ Florida Marketplace. If you are not already registered with Workforce, please click here to do so.