Tips from a recruiter How to stand out at your next career fair

Tips from a recruiter How to stand out at your next career fairTips from a recruiter How to stand out at your next career fairMake a splash at your next career fair with advice from Ladders recruiter.Its easy to feel like a small fish in a big pond when youre at a career fair. With hundreds of candidates all vying for the attention of the same recruiters and employers, you feel like you dont stand out.And Im going to let you in on a secret You probably dont. As a recruiter, I can easily talk to more than one hundred different job seekers at a career event. At the end of the day, the names, faces, and occupations all blur together. The fruchtwein important thing you can do at a career fair is take steps to distinguish yourself from the crowd.After years of recruiting quality hires from these events, Im giving you the top ways to distinguish yourself from the other candidates. Theyre surprisingly simple.Be confident and assertive.Please dont mosey up to my booth and wait for me to say something to you. Walk up to me and introduce yourself with a firm handshake. This will guarantee you about two minutes of my time, so make sure you have your elevator pitch ready to go. Tell me a little about yourself, what you do, and what youre looking for in your next employer or position.SmileI know youre feeling the heat, but put your game face on, and make it clear that youre happy to be talking to me and excited about your prospects. You probably like to work with people who are happy, and so do I. Grin, make a connection with me, and show interest in what my company does.Bring copies of your resume.Youre at a career fair. This should be a no-brainer. And dont tell me youve gone digital I will just think youve gone lazy and didnt bother to find some nice paper to print your credentials on. If I have your resume, I can scan over your information (please keep the document short) and engage with you about your experience. If youre right for the job, youre also making it easier for me to talk you up to your potential boss.Send a thank-you note.It might sound crazy or old-fashioned, but a quick thank-younote goes a long way. Do this if you spent time at my booth and were genuinely excited about the company. Say it was great meeting me, and that you were the one with the red hair and goofy shirt, or the wacky tie. Remind me of who you were, say thanks, attach your resume, and ask to continue our conversation.I found three amazing candidates at the last career fair I attended for Ladders. This goes to show that career fairs are a great way to find your next job, as long as you make yourself stand out.Click on the following linkfor tips on what comes after the career fair The interview.