Job Seekers: Building relationships is the key!

(from The Job Seeker’s Recipe For Success series)

A great way to jump start ?job seeking success is to “get out there” and meet people who are in the position to help you succeed! This especially includes employees of other companies (Recruiters, Hiring Managers, Executives) that are attending job fairs and in the mode of meeting job seekers and hiring them!

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? Face to face interactions are rich with opportunity. These types of meetings facilitate clear and direct communication. They allow for the exchange of verbal and non-verbal cues, such as body language, facial expressions and tone of voice, which can help convey information and emotions more effectively. This can lead to better understanding and reduced miscommunication.

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? First impressions matter. First Impressions can leave a lasting impact on people. The initial encounter can shape their perception of you and make a lasting, memorable memory. This may create a valuable opportunity to pursue a continued professional relationship that could distinguish you above others and lead to a new job!

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? Preparation is key. Preparation is key because it empowers you to improve your performance and navigate a challenge in order to create opportunities that come your way more effectively. So, how can a job seeker best prepare a Job Fair?

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? Attend a Resource Fair. Resource Fairs ultimately prepare job seekers for the interaction and face to face experience with employers. They will teach you what to say, what to bring, how to dress, and those initial words that are so important to begin the conversation and make a lasting impression.? Take advantage of Resource Fairs and subsequent Job Fairs, because you will be empowered to make a great first impression with friendly and focused employers who need and want your Talent!? ?

About The Author - Dave McAleer

Dave McAleer is a Career Coach to Transitioning Military Personnel and Veterans at the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) on MacDill Air Force Base. The services and classes he provides to job seekers includes Advanced Résumé Writing and Intriguing Cover Letter Creation, Job Interviewing Advanced Techniques, and One-On-One Job Seeker Sessions, which deliver customized job seeker pathways for uniformed service members seeking a new career post military.

A Veteran of the United States Army, Dave is honored to have been part of Stanley McChrystal's "Team of Teams" and to have served with the finest servicemen and servicewomen in our Great Nation.

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