Cincinnati JOB FAIR info here!
The Cincinnati Works Job Fair is coming up!! Get the info you need below:
Date Tuesday, October 31st
Time From 10am-12pm.
Location It will be hosted at the United Way of Greater Cincinnati 2400 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Grab directions [here] (https://www.google.com/maps/place/2400+Reading+Rd,+Cincinnati,+OH+45202/@39.1256631,-84.5037182,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8841b3c1fee36c8f:0x44de90d04f8218e2!8m2!3d39.1256631!4d-84.5015295)
Age You MUST be 18 or older to attend!
Dress To impress as you would for a traditional interview. No Halloween costumes ; )
What to bring Check that out [here] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/ac66f52a-8f34-5972-8ae6-f981dec7e690?from=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.jobcase.com%252Fgroups%252F74f34b74-2b6b-4d09-bf76-b608c2f1b28c)
List of companies that will be there You can find those [here] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/8f511433-e497-58f1-9098-be0577b550ff?from=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.jobcase.com%252Fgroups%252F74f34b74-2b6b-4d09-bf76-b608c2f1b28c).
We hope to see you there!! : )
Don’t make these 6 pitch mistakes!
Avoid these 6 pitch mistakes! A pitch is a clear, brief message that is ALL about you. It communicates who you are, what you're looking for in a job, and how that employer can benefit from hiring you.
This can happen on an interview, at a job fair, on a chance meeting, at a networking event or pretty much anywhere there is a hiring opportunity. Be sure to avoid the following:
1- Speaking too fast. Yes, you only have about 60 seconds to impress, but try to avoid cramming 15 minutes of information into one minute. It might sound strange.
***2- Using highly technical terms, acronyms or slang.***You want your pitch to be easily understood by any audience. The last thing you want is for whoever is listening to you to feel foolish.
3- Not being focused. This isn’t just ANY conversation and you’re not discussing the weather (unless that’s your job, in which case, never mind). Keep your pitch clear and focused.
4- Not practicing what you’re going to say. First, write down your pitch. Read it over. Have your friends and family read it. Does it make sense? Make sure it flows well and that there aren’t any spots that feel awkward. Then practice it. Practice it again. Keep practicing it until it becomes easy and comfortable to say and get it memorized in that brain!!
5- Being robotic. This is all about a face to face interaction with someone you want to impress. Having an easy, approachable, conversational style to your pitch will get you much further than an overly rehearsed speech.
Good luck! : )
Bring these to EVERY job fair!
It’s important to be prepared, you will have a LOT going on! Let’s make it a bit easier for you by having you bring the following to the job fair:
-At least 15-20 copies of your polished and updated resume. You will want to hand these out to all the jobs you are interested in and they will ask for a copy as well.
-Business cards. They make for a great “so nice to meet you” moment when you hand one to the potential employer. They will also help them remember who you are.
-Pencil, pen and a notebook. You will want to take notes! They will come in very handy later on when you get home and the whole job fair is a blur.
-Mints to keep your throat from getting dry. You will be talking a ton!
-Your positive attitude, it’s time to step it up! Employers LOVE to see smiles and feel a strong handshake. So remember this is about you landing a job so show your best self.
You have got this! Good luck : )
Double check your resume!
I found this check list to make sure your resume has everything it's suppose to. Just wanted to share. Totally useful and free!! https://resumegenius.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Resume-Genius%E2%80%99s-104-Resume-Checklist.pdf Let's find some jobs!
What will YOU say?
The most common question during an interview is, “Why should we hire you?” Find out what to say by answering these 5 simple questions that will help make your pitch perfect before you even step foot into the interview! Prep ahead and you will be armed for success.
-1 Ask yourself, what are the five strongest reasons I am a great fit for this role?
-2 What are four positive things I can say about the company, and how can I connect what THEY do to what I can bring to them?
-3 What are three positive things I did in my previous job that I can offer this one?
-4 Why do I really want this job (beyond having a steady paycheck and/or benefits/other perks)? Make sure to focus on what you can bring to them not the other way around!
-5 What is the job description and how do my skills match up with it? Be as specific as possible.
By answering these 5 questions you will know what to say, feel confident, and OWN the interview!
Tips/tricks -Tailor your pitch to the company, focus more on them than yourself. -Keep your pitch/answer simple, short and memorable. -They want to know what you bring to the table so stick to your plan and don’t lose focus. -By the end of the pitch they should know who you are, what you do, and why you are a great fit for their company.
Does anyone struggle with talking about why a company should hire them or have any pitch tips? How can we help??
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