The Chicago job fair is COMING up on Tuesday, June 18th from 10-2!

If you haven’t already, be sure to [register HERE] (https://www.jobcase.com/chicago-job-fair) so you can have the chance to meet and interview with over 100 local Chicago employers! Full company list coming soon.

Jobcase is also offering FREE headshots at the event so make sure you don't miss out.

Here are some tips to help you begin preparing for the fair:

• Start thinking about clothing Check out some tips on what to wear [here] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/60d77b2f-6640-5331-8816-dca310ec58bf?from=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.jobcase.com%252Fcommunity).

• Update and print those resumes Update your resume with all of your most relevant work experiences and skills. Then be sure to print and get ready to pack at least 50 copies and place them in a folder, or notebook and then tuck them away in a bag. Place them somewhere your resumes will be easily accessible the day of the fair when an employer requests a copy. This way you don't have to go digging for it! Don’t have a printer? No problem, check out some great advice [HERE] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/4d3535bd-34ee-5eb3-9d7e-fc2f066d82a6).

• Write out and practice your pitch Whether it’s in the shower, to friends or family or even your pet rehearse it out loud so you build up that confidence! What will you say in 20-30 seconds to grab that employer’s attention? Need some help? Check out [THIS post] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/d11f70ef-0d6e-5730-8610-36528b33a832).

• Know how to break the ice Practice a few of these [conversation starters] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/6d46f61d-c53b-5ec5-9d7c-69cc61713f6a) to get things rolling when you approach an employer. No one likes those awkward silences.

More tips coming soon ; ) and we hope to see you in a few weeks at the [Chicago job fair] (https://www.jobcase.com/chicago-job-fair)!

Please comment below with any questions, I am happy to help!