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Standing out at a career fair
If you are a job seeker, job fairs and career fairs can be your biggest dream come true! You get the opportunity to visit and interact with multiple employers all in one spot. What’s even better is that you get the opportunity to pick and choose those companies you are actually interested and plot your next move. Just before you head out though, here are few things to keep in mind:
Research the Companies
Before you visit each company you should try to do some research as to which companies will actually be at the job fair. Research each company and create a short script for each of what to say beforehand. This will take some time, but this is a sure way to get that person’s attention. This will get you noticed! Additionally, you want to have a list of 3-5 questions about the company you plan to ask.
“What are your salary expectations?”
One of the most dreaded interview questions many applicants struggle with is when employers ask:
“What are your salary expectations?”
The interview was going great until this question came up. Now suddenly you freeze because you don’t know what to say.
Pump the breaks for minute… and take note. This is where studying and properly preparing for your interview comes in handy. Here’s why. When you go for an interview, ideally you should have already researched the position you are applying for and the salary range for someone with your particular years of experience. This way, when you are asked this question you can simply answer in one of two ways:
your ask.