How to prepare for a Job Fair

[@phoenixbluex]

I went to a job fair today. Job fairs are not like this anymore. You go up to a booth, they just tell you about their company, give you some flyers, and tell you to apply online. No one even read my resume. It was completely pointless. Also I was the only one there wearing a dress shirt and dress pants. Everyone else was just wearing regular street clothes.

[@toastier1124]

Thank you for this, I'm attending a job fair in a couple of hours and I'm really stressed about the dress code because I don't have any buisness wear clothes 😭

[@carlos-bk5um]

Job fair is pointless they don't even read the resume plus it looks like they only like to talk to who ever they like

[@thatbluegirl7528]

This actually made me feel better? My anxiety appreciates this information 😭

[@Candy_490]

@@toastier1124how was it I’m attending mine soon

[@toastier1124]

@@Candy_490 From what I remember, it was quite casual, like what the original commentor posted, you go to booths, have a chat about jobs they are advertising for, they give flyers and ask for contact details, etc. It's nothing to be stressed about, just show that you are interested in working and it will be fine :) Hope this helps.

[@kineezy1597]

I'm going to my first job fair tomorrow, and I'm really nervous. Been dealing with social anxiety for so long now, having confidence is kind of a problem but I need some money! And all I have is jeans so I guess that's what I'll be wearing

[@Ben-uc9xn]

Shakur. Yeah man i'm going in in like a minute and I have your same issue plus I don't have a resume

[@pip5188]

Ben Aaron lol same I came dressed nice but the job fair is tomorrow so I don't have time to make a Resume

[@somebody2474]

How'd that go? I also suffer from very bad social anxiety but I'm thinking of going to one soon

[@jellopackets3770]

Same, except I have clothes and a (really shitty) resume. I also lost my student ID so that's cool.

[@greek2701]

DId you get the job

[@Gayner-h3q]

Growing up: "Stand out! Be yourself! Be spontaneous and courageous! You're special, you can be anything you want!" Adulthood: "Dress this way. Act this way. Think this way. Be as safe and non offensive as everyone else. You can't be anything you want, you can be 3 things. Maybe just 1."

[@terca8455]

your last name is GAYner. That's almost gaynerd lol

[@jellopackets3770]

They arent hiring an individual person with feelings and thoughts, they're hiring a thing that makes them money. Welcome to the machine.

[@lucidliqhts6421]

@@terca8455 wow your so funny 😐😐

[@terca8455]

@@lucidliqhts6421 you''re*

[@lucidliqhts6421]

@@terca8455 Your last name is Gayner. That’s almost gay nerd lol.******

[@karlyohare7138]

"Coming up to the booth totally unprepared knowing nothing about the company that they are approaching". Uh, who the hell knows what Federated Insurance is? Or who wants to work for an insurance company to start with? Your job is to find people and bring them on-board, not expect them to line-up at your silly insurance booth begging for a job.

[@drdee94]

Google it?

[@lillianmadrigal8049]

Sadly they do expect that

[@funilyily]

Yes girl,Karly I totally agree 😂❤

[@jeremy4510]

People who prepare

[@Sunnysets]

I think someone should start a job search site to where if someone is looking for a job, they know if or when their resume was seen, if the position got filled so one doesn't have to sit back and wonder themselves to death, and over all just have RESPECT for the ones that are out looking for a job and keep each one informed as to their submission of resume. It is a total unprofessional lack of respect out there today with job searching. Everyone wants respect, so why can't we all?

[@jimmya3794]

LMOL. Really, a Target rep. criticizing people for a piece of crap job with min. wage?!?? I went to one job fair a couple of years ago. Most of the companys were low end jobs that payed poorly.

[@bddaawwgg]

Mostly recruiters are this way. They are trained to basically act like hawks. They notice subtle differences how one applicant may stand out (positively or negatively) from another. For example, in the video, there was a girl chewing gum. I noticed that right off the bat. They key is to know that each movement is likely being criticized in great detail. Goal is to maintain composure, be tactful & courteous, and (most critical) be professional.

[@mikeb5486]

Right..I'm gonna wear a high dollar suit just to go talk with target who's wearing an apron

[@nycbklynrmp]

but not if you are applying at corporate target, by you demeaning the attire alone mean you won't want to work there, that's the impression you would give

[@Largetalons]

@@nycbklynrmp corporate job or not, look at how the fool in the booth is dressed lol.

[@apditlevson1]

Actually, about 50% of our students who go to this job fair have gotten interviews and about 25% have gotten job offers, so job fairs do lead to job offers IF you prepare, ask the right questions and know what employers are seeking.

[@GooglyMcDoubleface]

no they don't, disagree,

[@awesomeme39083]

First impressions are important when you have a short ammount of interaction. if your only get one chance to present yourself to the employee then the importance of 1st impressions increases, but jobs fair can last a few more days, so give it another chance next time to the employee, and as a reminder you don't have to give your resume if you think your 1st impression was not enough, come back another day and try again.

[@AxlRoseHippie]

Thank you! I'm so nervous for the job fair tomorrow, looks like it's time to buy a suit. I'm ready!!

[@EveryDayLifeChannel9777]

The real question is why are they going by 1970s protocols? They way I dress has nothing to do with job functionality unless I'm a model!

[@Wikidshroomz69]

Kenith McIntosh unfortunately that's how life is now.

[@nycbklynrmp]

to a degree, eg if you look sloppy your work might be sloppy too

[@CocoTaveras8975]

nycbklynrmp I can understand it through that perspective, dress for success!

[@speedbird-777]

Dressing properly shows that you have discipline

[@DefeatedMelon]

​​@@speedbird-777Dressing professionally just for min wage jobs is ridiculous.

[@Largetalons]

Coming unprepared... how much preparation do you need to walk up to a target booth? Had they prepared, they'd know to run the other way...

[@MobileDecay]

I remember going to a few job fairs as a kid. I'm surprised I didn't get shot by employers let alone getting a job.

[@screamrad218]

Next Wednesday, i'll be attending my first job fair. A little nervous, but im sure ill do a really great job. Resume looks good.

[@drdee94]

me too lol

[@loco4ever86]

Really, But when you go to a career fair,they just give you a leaflet and ask you to fill in an online application form or send your CV to a specific email address.And when you get the interview then you realize that the interviewer is not the one that gave you the information on how to apply for this particular job...

[@ojmccaf63]

How about if you go to a job fair and they tell you to submit a resume online? That seems to be the trend nowadays!!'

[@da.kidd.productions]

Exactly...so irritating

[@nycbklynrmp]

:-(

[@kathyhiggins7988]

how can you research the company if job fair just list industries but do not list the company names

[@Kcvee777]

@Dodo fuck Target. Ima show up in a tanktop. Jeans belted at my knees.

[@Sunnysets]

It seems that the companies that get booths at these job fairs are companies that have a hard time keeping employees. All over worked, under paying jobs? True? , or am I missing something?

[@funilyily]

👀I see no lie ma dude

[@brendengoetz9057]

Any chance you are able to add captions to this video to make it accessible to deaf/heard of hearing people, those who are learning to speak English, and all of us who learn better by reading? (It also enhances the SEO). Thanks!

[@prohabetamu]

so why steve job dressed unprofessionally

[@RmNaNtCbScRrn]

5:42 I Love it when they are totally prepared with my name is. I Proceed to do a perfect rendition of Eminem's "My Name Is" 🎤

[@bone476]

watching this is making me cringe. Most of the jobs they have that you "have" to research for to "prepare" is not for college students. They want experience or professional what bullshit is that? student: hey this is my major I'm looking for da da da...employer: Oh yeah we have this job and this job. why don't you sign up online and not only that you must have experience! student: Oh how wonderful! must I sleep with you to get a job? fuck

[@tepsy1993]

you cant think like that man its all about how you present yourself. if you show alot of interest theyll hire you

[@carpy1252]

Excellent video, thanks

[@Elitefilmsproduction]

I never understood the dress to impress like having to dress up slacks and button shirt or tie etc. I get it dress nice but why does it have to be suit and tie??? 🤔 what if someone cannot afford a suit and tie?? Some of the best people I hired on my staff came dressed to the interview in a really nice pair of jeans and a nice polo shirt looking clean cut and everything. They communicated well, made eye contact had some really good questions to ask as well. I never understood the concept of showing YOU NEED to show up in suit and tie 🤔 I know people who go to interviews all dressed out and get hired yet quit a week later or become not very good employees 🤔 🤷‍♂️ really wish more companies would change that rule. There are some amazing people out there that might not be able to afford a suit and tie but they still come dressed nicely and become some of the best employees you hire. I get it if someone shows up in shorts flips flops or something like that I can you not hiring them but if they have a really nice pair of jeans, dressed neatly with a nice polo shirt and have a fresh clean cut looking presentable, shouldn’t that be enough? 🤔 just my opinion and speaking from experience.

[@AkariFukada-ys7qe]

Salute! 👏👏

[@khepri3266]

Ever get that feeling of impending doom?

[@jellopackets3770]

"they arent prepared for the fair" My parents are forcing me to go, I had one day to make a resume, and Im a highschool freshman. I am so sorry.

[@neverhungryagain2187]

Damn

[@MaxterTheTurtle]

Hahahaha. The job fair that I'm going to has like 40 employers (for CS alone). To remember all of that for each employer is ridiculous.

[@chatapratt6907]

You only go to the employers you want to go to. Not all of them

[@MaxterTheTurtle]

​@@chatapratt6907 Sure. However, the video framed it as employers criticizing potential applicants. The reality is that the big names (Fortune 500s) are going to get the bulk of the attention. If I held a booth, I wouldn't begrudge a potential applicant for not knowing what my company does or its history.

[@sziklamester1244]

I am aware this video is very old and since then things changed a lot but I will going to possible to my first job fair in my home country. I have no real opinion on this subject because when I got my first and still one job I did not needed to make a deep interview 14 years ago. What I got from the invitation I cannot really prepare for the job fair because there is no any list on the invitation letter to specify what companies may visit it. I only could give my resume, dress regular, and introduce myself hopefully a way they may find it symphatetic. The only real reason to visit these is probably the option to get connections or just get into a database to be available when they feel you needed.

[@johnstone1377]

DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS VIDEO! When a STUDENT attends a job fare, remember the REAL reason the potential candidate is there is CLASS! Moreover, these employers are coming to the campus to search for new employees! Think about that for a second...

[@timl4257]

You don't always know in advance what companies will be there, and when you do half of them don't always show up.

[@meagenshields445]

A suit for students? Come on isn't that a bit much to expect? I have never owned a suit...

[@PlusPlusPlus01]

Meagen Shields A shield for students? Come on isn't that a bit much to expect? I have never even OWNED a shield.... wtf do they think this is? Legend of ZELDA?!

[@surfrunnerd8457]

Meagen Shields I totally agree. I think for this type of thing, even though these company representatives say something different, dressing business casual but still presenting yourself professionally as far as your approach, your introduction, your body language, should be fine. I think dressing down just a bit should make one stand out more, show that one is comfortable in one's own skin, and one has total confidence in one's skills, abilities and qualifications and therefore feels no need to overdress.

[@nycbklynrmp]

borrow one, goodwill has many suits, dry cleaning is $30 .

[@codyarcher3263]

@@nycbklynrmp thats still at least $50-$70 you could almost buy a new suit from burlington coat factory for that.

[@kevinrishel1900]

I know this video and comments are extremely old but did any of you learn anything about the importance of going to job fairs at school? Yes you can apply for basically any position online but then you're just another name on one of 1000 resumes they'll receive. The chances are high that the person you INTERACT with at a job fair will be closely related or directly involved in the hiring process and if you TALK to them and leave a positive impression they will immediately put your resume on the top, even if you aren't the most qualified applicant. The fact that you go and make an effort is what these companies look for and if you'd rather just "apply online" than go and talk to someone then you aren't ready for the job

[@joang.6664]

Great advice, and very encouraging, thank you so much.. I am going to few career fairs soon exactly because i prefer not to waste time applying online(people do not realise that 98% of the online applications get tossed out by ATS) but to interact in person.. I am confident that more I interact and create meaningful rapport with the recruiters more i have chances to make that match.

[@c.h.2503]

This is funny lol. It's like a slave handbook.

[@MegaAXDA]

Yes, the difference is that you are selling yourself instead of them selling you

[@wildwaverly]

Very nice and informative!

[@devitrasuga7601]

shit i got 1 of these in two days i didnt know i needed to know/do all of this... im gonna fuck it up :(

[@Spinksickles]

I'm going to a job fair tomorrow and there is no list of what company will be attending there, so I have no idea how to prepare myself for when I get inside -.-

[@nickhayes8569]

Same, how did it go?

[@randomuzu7662]

I...I don’t know what I expected at the job fair but it was certainly not this.

[@szilvacska]

Slaves giving you advice how to be hired as a slave. They even have high expectations :))

[@PlusPlusPlus01]

I love your comment so much. Especially the "high expectations" bit.

[@Mist_R]

that hurts. so true

[@joang.6664]

@Jumpy Cat hahaha.. Same here.. 😂

[@MultifinanceTV]

Отлично - а какие Вы знаете недостатки дистанционной работы

[@currentphonograph1734]

I need to get out of the office so I can get a new job

[@jayren6248]

Do I just show up if I don't have a resume since it's my first time looking for a job

[@buddysteve5543]

+Jay Ren If you have no work experience, you should either have something about your college/high-school accomplishments and how they make you a good fit for the position you seek.

[@leahleeG]

Have you done any volunteering

[@prohabetamu]

So clothe determine ur identity?

[@TheAmazingRalphNader]

great video thanks

[@jasondavis244]

Great video! Well put.

[@AB-bc9tf]

The chick in the Target bib is talking about wearing professional attire.

[@Demilawz]

Ohhhh the video is 10yrs old…makes sense now

[@sherrindiary6336]

Attended a jobs fair on 30/8/2023 it was ok there was loads of jobs it was packed full of people. I will be applying for some of the jobs. I currently work for a local agency, I would like to find a permanent job vacancy that pays more. Enjoying collecting the code to scan to join there company and the free pens note pads free sweets. I didn't dress up at all very casual wear at the jobs fair.

[@Candy_490]

How did it go do they select the best candidate on spot?

[@kevin98682]

Good information thank you

[@erik3205]

Just google cookie-cutter interview responses, strip away any bit of individuality you have, and you have a good chance.

[@azscott8737]

thank you a bunch

[@chelsea6966]

No shaking hands now because of Rona.

[@Mattea68]

2 words DONT GO!!!!!!!!! Total waste of time,effort and resources

[@PartyCrewCoolPAD]

Summer-corps has job fairs

[@garrygarcia4848]

Whats the chances of actually getting a job if you go to one. Cause im goin to one on Tuesday and everyone says its bullshit lol

[@nycbklynrmp]

i got a job at a job fair and was there over 6 years at that employer,.every-bit helps, if its not you it will be someone else

[@leahleeG]

What if you dont know what company that are there and what if you are homeless and dont have the "right" clothes

[@sabrinahardin9115]

I'm going to my first job fair today!! Wish me luck!

[@Woggtine]

Good Luck!

[@krisdang]

The music in the background is totally unrelated to this content

[@eugeniawilliford3206]

the immature comments amaze me. Someone said they were going to job fair but they only had jeans. That speaks to the videos comment about a lack of preparation. Go to the thrift store. Ask a friend to borrow clothing. Quit making excuses for your own lack of preparation. Those who make fun of the Target employee, guess what it's a corporation with corporate jobs. You can make good money in a corporate environment IF you have a work ethic and smarts. If corporate isn't' for you, that's fine but don't bash it. A Job Fair tthat won't publish a day or two ahead of time who's attending probably isn't the kind you want to attend for career level jobs. But you can still prepare before interacting with the exhibitors. Show up early and check out who's there then go take your phone and do some quick searches before going back to interact. And yes, some of them won't interact more than superficially with you if you don't initiate a conversation that shows you're well prepared to interact. You have the power to drive the conversation. Sometimes they've been assigned at the last minute to fill in for someone, but you can still make a good impression. Ask them what their experience was , what brought them to the company, etc. Quit making dumb excuses!

[@joang.6664]

Thank you for your advice! I am a mature job seeker changing career after being unemployed for a while and i agree with all you said, i will use same techniques when i go to few job fairs soon.. Thank you so much, wherever you are.. 😁

[@MrTabuteau]

this was helpful, thank you!

[@Kurrupt4Lyfe]

Eat a snickers dude, you're not yourself when you're hungry :P

[@stanbunn1329]

It's sad that there's no advice here specifically for older workers who are looking. And I'm surprised about the emphasis on a resume when you're pushing this towards college students who probably haven't had enough work experience to fill out a proper resume.

[@RTCIvory]

Anyone can make a resume out of little to no experience using extracurricular activities and valuable characteristics.

[@br2722]

can these people know that the students are usually working and taking 5 classes lot of things going on in their lives .pls don't make try to make their lives harder

[@theblanketfortcohort7332]

Yes, because having a fancy briefcase makes me a better engineer... Im gonna be covered in elbow grease and bits of metal all day? The classism in employment practices is still very backwards. Yes, make an effort, but make an effort in your own way. I'll be wearing my Nice Suit, but it shows my tattoos- my tattoos have meaning to me. They show I have the strength to sit and have needles jabbed into my arm for 3 hours straight. You're hiring people, not automata, and a diverse workforce is the key to success.

[@LK04888]

Y'all,,,,the job fair doesn't advertise what's there???

[@musatherock8204]

Thank you so much

[@nickhamilton5179]

I don’t have a fucking suit

[@TheRealEffluence]

Can't wait till I get a job dressing fancy and shaking hands with confidence. Lol if that's that only skills you are looking for in an individual, you are going to have alot of inexperienced workers

[@growwithdesign]

Every year, US colleges willingly accept international students. Specifically considering India, lakhs of students join the US universities for undergrad or graduation studies. Considering these job fairs, Do the native US companies "equally willingly" offer jobs to international students? Of course, a proven academic record at the University is tantamount to getting a good job opportunity, which should ideally eliminate any discrimination. However, i'd like someone to very candidly answer the current scenario at these job fairs. Do they first prefer native US citizens, keeping aside international prospective students with equal talent and a proven academic track record?

[@luisvilla799]

Yes most us companies prefer a us trained students but job fairs at universities are a waste of time most of the time they tell u to apply online

[@zenith2070]

Do people really find jobs at these things cUse all the ones I've been to say Apply online sooo............. I'm gonna go ahead and call bull on this

[@luisvilla799]

Most people i know including my self have never got a job i have gotten 2 interviews before but ut didn't lead to nothing

[@reyanmujawar6454]

Lol , you should visit India sometime and see the attitude of HR

[@20-NYC]

Reyan Mujawar how’s the attitude wit them in India lol

[@tylermccoy9396]

@ThePlacardman....handshackes? ha really?

[@marvin8753]

Alge Alge Alge... Gönn mehr Sprachtipps

[@undercoverangel4522]

THE VIDEOS MADE WITH A LOT OF AFFECTION. BUT PEOPLE DO LOOK AT YOUR STATE innocence TO NOT GIVE YOU A SIMPLE JOB. JUST HIRE A CHRISTIAN AND TELL THEM HOW THE JOBS WORKS.BUZZ! ITS SOMETHING TEMPORARY AND BESIDES PEOPLE ALWAYS MOVE FROM STATES

[@hanhuynh7798]

😊

[@KamajiMang]

Hello. My name is Mai Cawk

[@KamajiMang]

06:34

[@wordsbydhaval]

LOL

[@pebblez_]

Ohhhh shyyt im fuked

[@thetruthdatedr.4766]

Oh yeah you need to be dressed to 9’s to impress to get a job at Target. Smh. She should be lucky anyone would even want to work at Target.

[@GooglyMcDoubleface]

This is disgusting. I don't like the way it's going with in 1 minute and 30 seconds. They all sound like robots.

[@JasonCWaite]

cringy