Get Ready for the 2018 EFS Annual Senior Career Expo

This year’s Expo is August 23rd at Fawcett Center on the campus of The Ohio State University; recruiting is from 9 am until 1 pm.

Our sponsors this year include Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, Franklin County Office on Aging, Nationwide Insurance, and BMI Federal Credit Union.

Not only will we have 70+ employers recruiting and ready to hire mature, talented, skilled seniors.  Lots of services along with recruiting - take advantage of the computer and career training workshops.

We will have resume reviewers on site – experienced HR professionals helping you.

And the JobsMobile will be visiting from OhioMeansJobs!

A surprise addition to the Expo - we will be providing FREE professional “Head Shots” for your LinkedIn profile! This will be first come first served and scheduled within the time of the Expo – so be there early!Here are some tips on how to be successful at Job Fairs:

The Benefits of Attending Job Fair:

Meet Employers Face-To-Face, as opposed to just completing an online application or emailing a resume

Expand Contact Network – meet HR representatives, resource agency representatives, other job seekers

Learn About Various Companies – obtain more information and a better understanding of a company’s needs

Find New Opportunities – find employers you’ve not heard of or may be new to the community

Job Fair Strategies – before the event:

Clarify your Goals

Review and Research; show recruiters you are a prepared candidate.

Prepare Questions

Prepare Your Resume

Attend Workshops

Design a “60-Second Commercial” About Yourself:

Job Fair Strategies - the day of the event:

Dress Appropriately 

Arrive Early and Avoid Long Lines

Bring Appropriate Materials

Show Interest, Enthusiasm, and Appreciation

Information You Must Collect: Ask the recruiters you talk to for their business cards. You will need this information for a proper follow-up. (Take notes on the back of the card to remind you about the contact.)

Keep Moving: Do not stay too long at any one station; do not overstay your welcome.

Job Fair Follow-up after the event – keep in contact:

A thank you written & sent within 24 hours; include another resume copy

Handwritten or typed (not email)

Be specific, short

Then, follow up with a call or email about one week later; add information as appropriate

Online Applications: If applicable, complete online applications and/or tests.

Do a second follow-up contact with recruiters by email/phone – about 1 ½ to two weeks after the event.

 

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