A defining moment in any young or seasoned professional’s life is attending a career fair. You suit up, print out a stack of resumes and business cards, and set out to the local university gymnasium.
The first impression will always be a bit overwhelming, as you navigate the crowd of other jobs-seekers and dozens of job tables. However, there will always be one if not several companies and recruiters that catch your eye.
Now is the moment where you have a quick chat with the recruiter. You leave your resume, pick up a contact sheet, and carry on hoping they remember you among the sea of other applicants.
The question is, after the job fair, when do you follow up?
How do you make sure the recruiter remembers you?
How do you express your interest in the company without sounding desperate?
The answer to these questions is simple: you write a well crafted career fair follow up email. A stellar follow-up letter not only highlights your interest in the company and demonstrates proper business etiquette. It also ensures you stay in the recruiter’s mind.
🧠If You Remember Nothing Else
To quickly schedule the interview with the hiring manager of your dream company, follow these steps and templates to writing a career fair follow up email.
Recruiters are likely swamped with emails following the job fair. If you had an intriguing conversation at the table and the company aligns with your career goals, do not hesitate to take action.
Your follow up email should end up at the top of their inbox rather than lost at the bottom. There may not be an immediate job opening, but your objective is to be memorable.