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At a job fair, what is the best way to present your resume and paper work (ie: folder, stapled, etc)? |
I am going to a teaching job fair and was not sure if employers are going to want simply the paperwork to make it easier for them to access, or whether the presentation is important as well. Should I include a photo of myself? When attending any job fair or interview, always, always, always have a resume on hand. My husband is a National Parts Distribution Manager for an automobile maker and when he brings home resumes he hands them to me to read. They are interested in: training, work experience, and volunteer work THAT IS RELATED TO THE JOB YOU ARE SEEKING, and awards related to the job and references from people that are knowledgeable about your work or training. On the bottom of your resume put "References Available Upon Request". Most employers don't check references until you have passed through other interviews in their company. At that time, they will ask you for references. I would present it in a clear Presentation Folder that is lightweight and stands out from the rest. Too many times I have seen resumes that are dirty from coffee, food, mud, etc and are difficult to read. The clear presentation paper preserves the resume and shows that you care enough about the position, the reviewer and yourself to present yourself in a positive light. Also, make sure you dress appropriately for the job fair. Most people don't think about that when attending, but the employers are looking at the total package you present - including yourself. YOU are the presentation. Rehearse any possible questions that someone may ask. Don't hem and haw or say "I dunno" or "yea" or "uh huh". A simple YES or NO is what the employers are looking for. Look the interviewer in the eye and give a firm handshake. Don't offer more information than is asked. There will be time at a later interview to reveal more information. Make sure you know what you want, what you are willing to do and what is important to you. Interviewers hate it when the first question asked is "how much does this pay" "how much vacation do I get". Those are considered perks and can be discussed at a later time. Make sure that you present yourself in the best possible light and make sure your resume highlights your accomplishments. When the employers know that you are taking this serious, they will take you serious. Good Luck! Staple your resume and other qualifications together. Keep about 20-25 copies in a folder. There's no need to include a photo of yourself. Why? Employers don't care about how you look in a photo, they just care about your qualifications, experience, and whatever else you can do. A few suggestions-- 1. First, to answer your question, I'd print your paprwork on high-quality paper, keep them flat, and paperclip them together. Presentation is important-- if you have a lot of papers, you might even make a professional-looking cover sheet. 2. Nah... don't include a photo. I know it might SEEM like a good idea-- but it's a touchy subject these days with HR offices. With so many people suing for age/race descrimination.. it's probably better you don't attach a picture. If you want, add some professional-looking clip-art, that might add to the visual appeal of your paperwork-- and make it stand out. 3. I'd also enclose a philosophy statement to include with your paperwork-- I know a of of places don't ask for it, but most will include it with the paperwork-- and then when it gets closer to picking actual candidates-- it will be noticed. Good luck to you at the job fair!! |
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