11 Questions to Ask at a Career Fair
Here are some questions you can ask at your next career fair:
1. Can you provide me with additional information about this job role?
Before you attend a job fair, take a close look at the companies that will be represented at the event. Make a list of companies that suit the industry you are targeting. Do some research to see what roles they are trying to fill and determine if they meet your needs. This allows you to spend time with a particular recruiter and ask questions about the role and perhaps learn more than what the official job description says. This is not the time to be embarrassed. Instead, demonstrate your communication skills by keeping the conversation going and showing whether you are truly interested in working at this company and want to move forward with the application.
2. Can you describe a typical day in this role?
By asking this question, you show the recruiter that you have done your homework and you know that this company is right for you. You don’t just ask random questions. You want to know what a typical day is like. Will you be faced with tight deadlines and tons of daily overtime? Are you expected to travel on business regularly? It’s better to know in advance whether you have what it takes to face each work day.
3. Will I face any challenges in this job role?
Sometimes, new employees are expected to join a team that is currently faced with an overwhelming amount of work and insufficient headcount. Or, perhaps the company is in the process of updating programs and equipment. No matter what, as a prospective employee, you have the right to know what you’re getting into by applying for the position. It also gives you a chance to show that you’re not afraid to work hard and welcome a challenge. You can also discuss your list of skills that would be an asset to this challenge and to the company as well.
4. Who will I report to in your company?
If you find yourself in a valuable conversation with a recruiter that is progressing toward a job interview offer, you can ask about the team or manager you report to. This will reinforce whether you feel like you are an asset to the team. If you are uncomfortable with this question, you can postpone it and ask it during a formal interview. This question is better suited for smaller companies because the recruiter will know more about the team that is hiring.
5. What types of skills does your company value most in its employees?
This is a great question that can lead to a successful conversation with the recruiter. The recruiter will rattle off a list of skills and once finished speaking, you can interject how you acquired those specific skills. Of course, you won’t ask about random companies but rather companies that you research before the job fair. You must already know that your special skills match the job positions available at the company. Remember to provide specific examples from your career or education to show that you truly have those skills
6. What type of training does your company offer?
If you are looking for an entry level position, it is important that you find a company that offers specialized training. This could take the form of on-the-job training, attending seminars, or offering educational courses. Asking recruiters at job fairs shows that you are willing to make a long-term work commitment and take advantage of all training opportunities. If the answer doesn’t satisfy you, you will know right away that this is not the right company for you to start your career.
7. Does this job provide me with growth opportunities?
Whether you are just starting your career or have been working for a while, you should be interested in companies that offer growth opportunities. No one wants to be hired at a company that doesn’t promote from within. Confirm with the recruiter that the job role you are applying for, will offer you growth at some point. In some industries, job titles typically progress from junior to senior roles and on to management roles. If you are not in an industry with definite job progression, you have the right to ask potential employers about your career growth.
8. Can you tell us about the company culture?
Every company has a unique culture. Sometimes a culture is based on industry, but often, it is the result of management direction. This is an acceptable question to ask a job recruiter because culture plays a big role in your happiness and success in a corporate environment. Business culture can include dress codes, company hours, remote positions, and more.
9. What is your favorite part about working at the company?
Part of being successful in the job market is going beyond selling your accomplishments to get a job interview. It’s also important to demonstrate your social skills by asking good questions and being a good listener. By asking this question, a recruiter will be happy to share his employee’s story with his company. The recruiter’s response may tell you more about the company than what you can read on their website. If you like what you hear, make sure the recruiter sees your enthusiasm for the company he or she represents at the job fair.
10. How long does the typical recruitment process take?
Of course, this isn’t the first question you ask a recruiter at a job fair. Those are the questions you ask when you’ve had a long conversation and you know that this company and job role is right for you. Every company has a different hiring process. By knowing a reasonable hiring schedule, you can continue to look for other job roles at other companies. It also reduces stress for job seekers when you don’t know how long it will take during the interview stage.
11. How can I stay in touch after the job fair?
During job fairs, you will strike up conversations with recruiters who say the optimistic things you want to hear. As the conversation progresses, you become more excited about the possibility of working at the company. Before you leave the recruiter’s desk, you want to make sure you ask how to follow up.
The easiest way to remember a recruiter’s name and get their contact information is to ask for a business card. Staying in touch with recruiters is critical to advancement after applying for jobs at these companies, interviewing, and being offered the position. It’s also a good idea to follow up with a recruiter if there are no open positions currently as you may see an open role in the future.
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