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Home » Topics » Job Seekers Advice » Questions to Ask at Career and Job Fairs

Questions to Ask at Career and Job Fairs

Last updated : 21 November 2009

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  • November 21, 2009 at 10:55 pm #31268
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    You may find it difficult make up some questions at job openings and job fairs. Here is a great article about what tou can ask and what you shouldn’t ask or talk about.

    You will see  four questions under the 4 categories that you can ask recruiters at career and job fairs.

    Each category of questions has a specific strategy. Which questions should you ask? It depends on the recruiter, on your interest and knowledge of the company, and how much time you have with the recruiter.

    Strategic Comeback Questions

    These questions are designed to give job-seekers the chance to respond to the recruiter’s answer with a positive spin on how you perfectly fit (and ideally exceed) what the company is looking for in an intern or an employee.

    What kinds of skills and experience do you look for in the employees you hire?
    What are the characteristics of your most successful employees?
    Are graduate degrees important to advancing within your organization? Which ones?
    Which courses or experiences do you suggest to be a successful candidate?

    Strategic Planning Questions

    These questions are designed to give the job-seeker more information and knowledge about the hiring process for each particular employer.

    What kind of entry-level positions (or internships) exist within your organization?
    Does your company hire on a continual basis or just at certain times of the year?
    How long does the hiring process take? What does it consist of?
    What percent of applicants are eventually hired? What is the retention rate?

    Key Company Information

    These questions are designed to provide you with critical inside information you need to know when making a decision about the attractiveness of each potential employer. Remember, a job fair is a two-way street and you should be evaluating these companies as much as they are evaluating you.

    Are there specific career tracks within the organization? In other words, what can a typical employee (for the position I am seeking) hired in your division expect to be doing 2, 5, or 10 years after hiring?
    What is your organization’s culture like?
    For how many years does the typical employee stay with the company?
    Are there opportunities for ongoing training through your organization?
    Do you expect your employees to relocate? How much travel is involved?

    Recruiter Information

    Some experts advise not asking the recruiter personal questions relating to his or her job, but especially if the recruiter is an alum of your university — or you have some other personal connection — these questions are fine. Even if there is no connection, these questions can be asked — and their answers can provide you with some critical insights.

    What made you choose this company and why do you stay?
    How long have you been with the company?
    What’s the one thing that most surprised you about this company?

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