April 2017
COMMUNITY NEWS
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Get ready for Vancouver’s biggest job fair!
At a job fair it’s important to dress the part to make a good first impression. Visit the Vancouver Northeast WorkBC Employment Services Centre ahead of time to find tips on writing resumes and cover letters, and interview and networking skills.
MOSAIC is hosting its 6th Annual Career & Job Fair on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Croatian Cultural Centre located at 3250 Commercial Drive. Career fairs offer job seekers a unique opportunity to meet employers face-to-face, create a positive impression, and make meaningful personal connections that are impossible when submitting a resume online. Here are some tips on how to connect effectively with employers and get the most out of a job fair. Before the job fair • Determine which of the businesses participating in the fair match your career objective. Make a list of your target employers based on their needs and
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your skills and interests. • Visit the websites of participating employers you have pre-selected to find out about their job opportunities and company culture. The research will help you figure out if the company is a good match for you. • Use the information from your research to develop a list of questions to ask employers. Employers are looking to hire people who are polite, proactive and equipped with a positive attitude and good listening skills. Stand out from the crowd by asking thoughtful, smart questions. Don’t ask questions for which the answers are readily available online. • Prepare your resume and make sure that you have plenty of copies ready. Prepare different versions of resumes tailoring each to a targeted employer and career objective. • Most employers prefer that you apply online
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before the job fair. It also allows you to cast a wider net, as many companies are hiring for a variety of positions at multiple locations and this way your application will be seen by more hiring managers within the company. Furthermore, by taking the extra step in preparing for the job fair, it shows prospective employers your commitment and interest in working at their company. This does not mean that you are wasting your time by attending the job fair; employer representatives are taking note of candidates they are interested in, so be sure you make a good first impression. • Come prepared. Bring a simple notepad and pen to take notes and a folder to keep your resumes organized and ready to hand out. • Visit the Vancouver Northeast WorkBC Employment Services Centre to find tip sheets or
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