If you haven't attended a Job Fair previously or if you aren't sure what to wear to a Job Fair then this blog is for you. When you think of a Job Fair you should think of it as a series of interviews. Therefore, you want to make a good first impression. The way you present yourself can be just as important as the quality of your resume.
In this blog I will cover everything a man needs to know for preparing for a Job Fair.
Face/Ears - Make sure that you have a conservative and neat haircut. If you wear a beard make sure that it is trimmed and very neat. You may even consider going clean shaved until the Job Fair is over. If you wear an earring leave home without it on the day of the Job Fair. An earring could send out the wrong message about you.
Breath - If you smoke or if you think you might have bad breath I suggest that you invest in some breath mints. If you are going to be doing a lot talking this is a good precaution.
Cologne - I do not recommend you wearing cologne to a Job Fair because I wouldn't recommend it in a traditional interview. You don't want to trigger the allergies of an interviewer or rekindle bad memories that a scent could spark.
Attire - If you have a suit you should wear it. Select a white, light blue, or another conservative colored shirt to go with your suit. You then should select a tie that will bring everything together. If you are unsure go to a suit store and tell them you need a shirt and suit for an interview and they should be able to give you some ideas. You can also ask friends and family. Furthermore, you could do an online search of Dress for Success. My recommendations for suit colors would be navy blue, charcoal gray, and black. If you don't have a suit I recommend that you wear a dress shirt that is a nice cotton blend, a nice tie, and a nice pair of slacks.
Hands - Make sure your hands are well manicured. You don't want to have dirty fingernails if you are going to be shaking hands. If you have dry skin make sure you lotion your hands so they aren't ashy.
Shoes- You can go with a nice pair of loafers or a pair of tie up shoes. When it comes to shoe colors I would go with black, brown, or navy blue. Make sure that your shoes are polished. Gym shoes and house shoes are a no-no.
Tattoos - If you have a tattoo make sure that it is covered up.
Portfolio Case - I would invest in a nice portfolio case where you keep copies of your resume, references, and cover letters.
This information should ensure that you are ready for a Job Fair.
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