New Year's Job Resolution Guide: Wowing Employers

Yesterday we talked about taking advantage of employment-related events to boost your chances of success in the New Year. But what do you do at those events when hiring employers are present?

Meeting hiring employers at events such as the JOBS = PAYCHECKS NOW Job Fair & Expo requires some level of face-to-face finesse. Here are some tips to keep in mind when communicating with an employer:

1. Do your research first. Apply to a position only after having researched the company and the position available. If you do not have the time to research before meeting an employer, (say you’ve just met an employer standing in an elevator) introduce yourself and extend your card to inquire about their available positions. That day, go home and research the company and see what it would mean to work there. 
2.  If the position and company could be an appropriate match for your employment goals and values, contact the employer and submit your materials. 
3.  Follow up with a thank you within the week. Remind them of your availability, interest in their company and desire to interview and thank them again.