Come along and find out more about the career opportunities on offer.

This is your chance to:

• speak to employers/organisations in an informal setting
• find out about the different employment sectors
• compare companies in the same sector
• find out what it is like to work within a particular company
• make direct enquiries about their training schemes, placement opportunities, vacation or voluntary opportunities
• find out about potential career prospects
• collect information and ideas.

Before the fair

• regularly check the Who'll be there page for an update on employers/organisations attending, to research them and visit their websites for background information and details of their current and future vacancies
• some employers may accept CVs on the day. Prepare your CV, try and tailor it to your chosen employers/organisations and take the opportunity to market your strengths. Remember to have copies of your CV with you on the day.
• think about some of the possible questions to ask employers/organisations. Anticipate the questions employers/organisations may ask you and give some thought to your answers.
    Careers fair - possible questions to ask employers (pdf - 211kb)

On the day

• Dress appropriately. You don't need to wear a suit. Being smart/casual is fine – try to make a good first impression
• pick up the careers fair opportunities guide, floor plan and a list of stands
• familiarise yourself with the layout
• prioritise employers/organisations you wish to approach. Some employers get very busy. Don't be put off – be prepared to wait or come back later
• speak clearly and concisely to employers/organisations, maintain eye contact and focus on what’s being said
• use the questions you prepared prior to the fair and make notes about your conversation with your preferred employers for future reference immediately after you leave the stand
• be open-minded and enthusiastic, create a good impression, enjoy the experience and remember to smile.

After the fair

• Give feedback on the careers fair – this helps us improve our planning of future events
  
• reflect on what you learnt from talking with employers/organisations
• read through all the information you collected
• note the application procedure and any closing dates for each employer/organisation and make sure your application reaches them on time
• create your personal file for keeping track of all the employers/organisations and potential job leads.
    Keep on track! - create your personal file of all your job applications (word - 74kb)
• see a careers adviser for advice and guidance with your applications and how to prepare for interviews and assessment centres.