You are going to gather some great employment leads and established valuable contacts at the Jobing.com Career Expo. After you have connected face-to-face with local employers, it is important to have a good follow-up strategy.

Upload Revised Resume - If you took advantage of the free resume review, now is the time to upload your newly revised resume to Jobing.com. Remember, posting your resume makes you visible to companies searching our resume database.

Review - Look over any notes you took at the job fair and review information you collected. Pay special attention to preferred methods of follow-up. We recommend doing this as soon as you can after the event so you can move forward with your next steps.

Organize - Organize the companies you met with by level of interest and compatibility. Do your skills and experience match the positions available? If so, consider these companies top prospects in your job search. Keep the contact information of the employers you will not be applying to. This is a great way to expand your professional network for opportunities that may present themselves later.

Contact - If interested in applying to an employer, or if you have any additional questions about a company or a position, now is the time to contact them. Be sure to reintroduce yourself, referencing your conversation, and thank the hiring professional for their time at the event. This can be done through a cover letter, email or phone call.

Personalized Thank You - Send every employer you spoke with a thank you note after the event. A hand written thank you card is the most personal and could set you apart from the other Job Seekers. Thank the recruiter for taking the time to speak with you. Let them know that you are eager to speak with them further about an opportunity to work together. When appropriate, follow-up through email or a phone call.

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If you attended our most recent job fair an employer may have asked you to apply online rather than give them a copy of your paper resume. You may be wondering: "Why do I need to apply online when I'm at a job fair?"

With thousands of Job Seekers at the last event, it is important for employers to manage resumes effectively. Don't be discouraged, submitting your resume online eliminates any chance of a misplaced resume, and increases your opportunity to make a final connection with the employer. Submitting your resume after you have met with the recruiter also allows you to include valuable information you gathered about the company in your cover letter.

Finding a job in today's economy takes time and effort. Taking the time to meet with propective enmployers at the event is the first step. With many job seekers competing for fewer opportunites, the follow up process is critically important. Be sure to follow the recruiter's instructions, and act quickly for those positions of interest.

In addition to the resources you can find on Jobing.com and at our Career Expo events, here are additional community resources that can help you in your job search:

Chandler-Gilbert Community College Career Services
Chandler-Gilbert Community College offers an online resource to assist you in career planning and development. The Pecos Campus and the Williams Campus also offer career advisors whose services are available by appointment.

Estrella Mountain Community College Career Services
Estrella Mountain Community College offers Counseling and Career Services to encourage developmental growth in their students and the community. Advisor appointments are available by calling 623-965-8909.

Gateway Community College Career Services
Gateway Community College offers their Career & Employment Services Center to students, alumni, and the community to provide a variety of individual career assistance resources available by appointment.

Glendale Community College Career Services
Glendale Community College Counseling and Career Services Department offers free and confidential sessions to their students focused around career, educational and human development concerns. Spanish speaking advisors are also available.

Maricopa Skill Center-Career Center
The Maricopa Skill Center Career Center offers resources to assist in resume preparation, job hunting, interviews and cover letter construction.

Maricopa Workforce Connections - West Valley
The West Valley Maricopa Workforce Connection facility provides resources to highlight Job Seeker strengths and skills. They work with all levels of Job Seekers including dislocated workers and economically disadvantaged youth and adults.

Paradise Valley Community College Career Center
Paradise Valley Community College offers Career Counseling, Career Exploration, Career Preparation and other job hunting tools to students, alumni and the community. Advisor appointments are available.

Phoenix Workforce Connection - North
The North Facility of the Phoenix Workforce Connection offers a wide range of career services including resume preparation, workshops, job fairs and other career development resources at their one-stop center.

Phoenix Workforce Connection-Maryvale
The Maryvale Phoenix Workforce Connection one-stop center provides Job Seeker resources as well as free phones and internet. Resume writer access computers are also onsite as well as appointments for Veterans representatives and Job Seeker representatives.