FAQ for Job Seekers

All Job Seekers will be asked to sign in at the registration area on the day of the Job Fair. The registration will include a brochure with employer names and table numbers.

Job Seekers will also receive a survey to complete and turn in before leaving. (The survey results help us make the follow job fair a better event.)

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This college district-wide job fair is open to the public and is free to all job seekers.Back To Top

A variety of employers attend the job fair each year and represent industries including manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, as well as others.

Remember to research the job opportunities they are recruiting for: 
every business has departments that support the company regardless of the type in industry they represent. For example: accounting and payroll, customer service, Information Technology, a business office are just a few!

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Professional attire is best - wear comfortable shoes.

Have plenty copies of your résumé on hand - you never know who might be interested.

Your résumé should be current and relevant to the position(s) you are interested in.

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First impressions count. Dressing appropriately gives you more confidence and credibility. Remember clothes say a lot about you: clothing is a non-verbal communication.

Begin with the basics: well-styled, understated outfits. Avoid frayed, wrinkled, or dirty clothing. Avoid clothes that are too short, tight, baggy, boldly colored, revealing or trendy. No flashy jewelry - don’t accessorize to excess. Go for a finished look. Have neat, tidy comfortable hair style. If you have facial hair, it should be neat and trim. Use little or no cologne or perfume.Back To Top

A résumé is a summary of who you are and when presented properly, your résumé should demonstrate why you are the best candidate for the position. Take advantage of the Résumé Builder in our on-line job search resource system - which is powered by College Central Network. Not using this free system yet? Visit www.collegecentral.com/ivcc to create your password protected account.

If it is close to the date of the job fair and you do not have a résumé, be prepared to complete a job application. Bring the correct names, addresses, and phone numbers of all past employers with you on a sheet of paper. You will be able to complete job applications at the job fair.

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There are several things to keep in mind about job fair behavior to maximize your job fair experience.

a.) Your cell phone should be turned "off". You should give an employer your undivided attention. A ringing cell phone is distracting and should not be used during the job fair.

b.) You should visit each employer table by yourself. The job fair is not a place for children. Friends and family can slow you down and be distracting for everyone. The job fair is an opportune time for you to meet employers face-to-face and discuss your strengths and abilities with them.

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