Searching for job fairs have become more easy with the rise of the internet. Anyone can just type in the word job fair in search engines and a bunch of results will appear instantly. But how to effectively apply in a job fair? We will start at your resume. Make sure you’re resume is suitable for the job you’re applying for. HR personnels will only look for relevant experiences and education to their respective vacant positions. Even without prior experience, some companies offer trainings to a relevant job. Mistakes beginners do when writing their resume is the unnecessary details. Exact address of your home, huge blank spaces, and hobbies are totally unnecessary, also wasteful. Your resume can even look unproffessional. Once you are done making your resume, print multiple copies of it. A colored picture of your face is not needed. Supposing that you want to save money, there are Piso Print shops available thoughout the Philippines. They can usually be found near schools and town centers. If you do not know how to use a computer, you can also ask to them to make one for you for an additional fee. Let’s talk about your overall appearance. An attire that is neat and presentable will show respect to the employer. Wear closed shoes, pants, and any shirt with a collar. Don’t forget about your hair! It needs to be neat too. A clean cut for male applicants, and a ponytail for female. Formal clothes alone is not enough. Act with confidence, straight posture, and a welcoming face. This will bring positive vibe to the employers thereby increases your chance of getting employed especially for customer service jobs. Positivity is everything! They would tell you certain challenges your gonna face when applying for this kind of job, be sure to counteract it with positivity. When it comes to the materials that you’re gonna need to bring in a job fair. You’re only gonna need two ballpens (the other one is for backup in case you lost it or when someone borrows you can give it), a phone for taking notes, water jug, and some snacks for break time’s between interviews. Now you’re all set for the interview. Before talking to the interviewer, take a look at the companies poster so you can review the vacant positions, company name, and location. Spare yourself the time if the company is too far from home because the transportation charges will add up to your expenses. But sometimes you just do not have a choice because you need to earn. Gather the necessary information about the company values, and history in the internet. Memorize only the important keywords, and connect it with your own explanation to make it easier to remember. Do this for every company you’re gonna apply to. Local agencies can also be seen throughout the job fair. Avoid them at all cost. Select overseas agencies if you want to work abroad. They can be distinguished by their names. Sometimes there are positions that do not require experience and training. Be sure to ask the qualifications. When approaching the interviewer, greet them first then wait for him to offer you a seat. Usually you can directly ask for the position you’re applying for, or you can introduce yourself before anything else. Look at them in the eyes, sit straight, and listen attentively. Usually the first question they are gonna ask you is to introduce yourself that is not included in the resume. This can be tough question to answer. In my opinion, you can just tell them your moral behavior while on the job. If you have no experience, tell them the good deeds that you’ve done in an organization you’re previously or presently part of. Those can be volunteering or a community service. If you have no previous or present organization, tell them about your family. Emphasize the number of family members, who is supporting you, and your parent’s career. Another possible question they could ask you is why should we hire you. A tough question indeed. Possible answers you can tell them is your education, relevant experiences, and how well your values is suitable for the company. Just in case they would tell you to wait for call. Do not expect for it. If they really need an applicant of your skills, they would hire you on the spot. Otherwise you’ll be on the waiting list which could take a lot of days or it could never even happen. Most companies will not bother to inform you that you did not pass the interview, so just keep applying somewhere else until you get it right.
