Moraine Valley Community College || Job Resource Center - Job and Internship Fair - Job Seekers

Plan, prepare and practice.
Bring plenty of resumes and dress for success!

Plan

• Arrive early to review employer information.
• See companies from different industries such as accounting, IT/computer support, administrative, allied health, customer service, distribution, firefighters/paramedics, food service, landscaping, law enforcement, management, marketing, social work and much more.
• Students and job seekers: A basic resume is required for admission. Bring plenty of resumes for employers. For information, see our handouts. For more assistance, call the Job Resource Center at (708) 974-5737.

Prepare

• Attend a JRC workshop like "Best Use of Job Fairs"
• Bring plenty of resumes
• Dress professionally in business attire (no jeans, gym/lounge wear, gym shoes or T-shirts).

Other Events/Workshops

Online Resources

Practice

• Your 30-second "me" commercial for your friends and family
• Your handshake (make it firm)
• Your eye contact (keep it casual)

Check out our Resources for information on resumes, interviewing and much more.

Resume Information

Day of Fair Information

• Please remember to bring plenty of resumes (one resume is your admission ticket).
• Please remember to dress professionally in business attire (no jeans, gym/lounge wear, gym shoes or T-shirts).
• Allow yourself extra time to find parking.
• Arrive early.