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Are you looking to begin that new career, looking for a new job, or do you want to find out what employers in our area have to offer? 

If so, you won’t want to miss Employment Expo 2008 on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, from 10:00 a. m. to 6:00 p. m. at the Eclipse Center in Beloit, Wisconsin.  For more information and driving directions visit the employment expo website at http://www.rockcountyemploymentexpo.com/   Company representatives will be recruiting for open positions in a variety of fields and skill levels.  Don’t forget to bring resumes – lots of resumes – and dress for success!  

Here are some other tips for success…

Before the Employment Expo:

• Resumes -- Prepare a strong resume and bring a sufficient amount with you.
• Resumes must be crisp and clean. Carry in a portfolio if possible.
• If you are uncertain of the quality or content of your resume and need a review, send a copy of your resume and your employment goal to careercenter@blackhawk.edu
• Check the list of participating employers online.
• Research the companies that interest you. Learn who they are and what they do. Check company websites for information.
• Create a prioritized list of employers you’d like to meet with at the Expo.
• Plan your strategy. Visit the booths that interest you most when your energy level is up and you are at your best.
• Do not wander or roam. Present yourself with a purpose.
• Don’t be shy- be prepared!
• Prepare and practice your introduction. You should be able to state in less than one minute your name, work experiences, and education in a manner that is natural.
• Practice out loud to feel comfortable with your presentation to the employer.
• Dress for Success! Dress professionally. Treat this event just like you would any job interview.
• Avoid strong cologne, gum chewing, and do not smoke beforehand. Be well groomed.

During the Expo:

• Greet each potential employer with a firm handshake and smile.
• Make eye contact and introduce yourself.
• Be polite.
• Listen carefully to what the recruiter is saying. Try not to become distracted.
• Focus, Focus, Focus!
• Don’t let promotional freebies on the table distract you.  Do not grab at them.
• Remember the recruiter’s name. Glance at his/her nametag.
• Get a business card from each recruiter. Save and use it for follow up purposes.
• Thank each recruiter for their time.

After the Expo:

• Follow up with a Thank You letter.
• Send a letter to each employer you spoke with.
• Send Thank You letters within 3 days after the event.
• It is okay to enclose a resume with your thank you letter. This may draw attention to your name once again.

EMPLOYMENT EXPO 2008 BROCHURE