Top Tips for Job Fair Attendees

For a number of years, FlashPoint has supported the WTHR Employment Opportunity Fair at the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration. This year, we’ll again consult with job seekers on building and/or improving their resumes. 

In preparation for the event on July 14, FlashPoint’s Andrea Moore will appear on WTHR channel 13, the Indianapolis NBC affiliate, to provide tips for attendess of the employment fair. Andrea will be interviewed today by Angela Cain at about 12:50 p.m.

Here are the top tips that Andrea will share about how job fair attendees can make a great first impression on potential employers.

1. Get Your Resume and Cover Letter in Order

• Do your resume and cover letter represent you well?
• Is your resume clear, concise, and focused?
• Does your resume emphasize the right skills based on the job you’re seeking?
• Is your resume accurate in terms of spelling, grammar, and punctuation?

2. Be Confident

• What are your key strengths?
• What are your limitations/areas for development and how do they impact your effectiveness?
• Smile and feel good about what you have to offer prospective employers.

3. Develop a 30-second Commercial about YOU

• Who are you, and why should a prospective employer consider you as a candidate?

The WTHR Employment Opportunity Fair is Thursday, July 14 at the Indiana Convention Center 500 Ballroom from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. To view the list of participating employers and find more information, visit WTHR’s website.