“Boomer Plus Job Fair – for the Over 40 Worker”
The following employers attended the
Boomer Plus Job Fair on September 15, 2011:
Advance Services Inc
Availability
Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center
Bethany Lutheran Home
Children’s Home Society
Citi
Comfort Keepers
Cracker Barrel
Good Samaritan Comm of SF
H & R Block
Healthy Lifestyles
Home Federal Bank
Homecare Services of South Dakota
JC Penney Unit 0211
JDS Industries
Key Staffing
Lifevantage – Protandim
Midco Connections
Midcontinent Communications
S D Achieve
SMG / Sioux Falls Arena
Sanford Health
Senior Companions of SD
Sioux Falls School District 4905
South Dakota Department of Labor
Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies (SGT Inc.)
Wal Mart
Wells Fargo
YWCA
Preparing for a Job Fair
Before the Job Fair
- Prepare a resume for the job fair. Have at least two other people proofread it for grammar and spelling errors and make sure all the information is current.
- Research the list of companies that will be attending the job fair. Check their web-sites, read news reports and press releases, and find out if they have openings that fit your skills and experience. Prepare a few questions for each business that has job openings you are interested in, or you think you might like to work for.
- Develop a strategy for the fair. What do you want to get out of the job fair? Do you want to learn about different companies, or apply for a specific job, or both? Prioritize the employers with whom you’d like to speak and prepare a list of questions for those employers.
- Prepare a 30 second commercial about “you” which focuses on your experience, skills, and achievements. Practice it well. Be ready to discuss how your previous experience relates to a particular employer’s needs. Interview space is available to employers wishing to conduct interviews the day of the fair, so be prepared.
At the Job Fair
- Personal appearance and neatness is very important – dress professionally.
- Carry a simple folder or portfolio to keep your resume organized and ready to hand to employers. Have a pen and note book to take notes.
- Bring plenty of copies of your resume to give to prospective employers. Some employers may not accept resumes due to federal regulations on how employers keep data on their applicants. They may refer you to their web site to apply on line. Greet employers with a firm handshake and maintain eye contact throughout the conversation.
- Take time to talk to the employers; don’t just drop off your resume. Job fairs are busy places so remember to be patient when waiting to talk to an employer. Do not monopolize the recruiter’s time but use your 30 second commercial and ask a few questions about their company. Collect the employer’s literature and business cards for follow up and correspondence.
- Review and organize the information and the business cards you have collected.
- Follow-up: send a thank you note to each recruiter you visited at the job fair.
Don’t miss this opportunity to find the right job for you.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Programs - Be sure to check the Special Events Calendar for upcoming events offered by the BRIDGES ERC.
After the Job Fair
- Review and organize the information and the business cards you have collected.
- Follow-up: send a thank you note to each recruiter you visited at the job fair.
Don’t miss this opportunity to find the right job for you.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Programs
Be sure to check the Special Events Calendar for upcoming events offered by the BRIDGES ERC.
