•Maintain professional space and behavior
when approaching the employer’s table.
•Avoid taking “freebies” until after your
conversation
•Use good eye contact, a strong handshake,
and body language
•Speak naturally--avoid presenting your
commercial like a speech
•Ask open-ended questions; avoid obvious
or salary questions
•Collect organizational literature and a
business card
•Ask the preferred way for you to follow
up and thank the recruiter by name
Personal Commercial
- Name/Year in school/Major
- Reason for attending the fair
- Knowledge of the company or industry
- How your skills and knowledge relate to the position for which you are applying
Professional Dress for Women
•Skirt or pant suit with skirt length appropriately at or just above the knees
•Conservative-colored suit (grey, black, blue)
•White, off white or light blue cotton or silk blouse.
•Low to medium leather heel with closed toe.
•Moderate amount of jewelry or accessories.
•Neat hair style with hair pulled back from face.
•Cover tattoos.
•Do NOT bring a cell phone.
Professional Dress for men
•Navy, charcoal gray, or black suit
•White, long-sleeved shirt.
•Dark socks
•Belt or shoes of matching color,
typically black.
•Well polished shoes.
•Professional briefcase or portfolio
•Minimal cologne.
•Neat hair style.
•Do NOT bring a cell phone.
