Opportunity Expo at Portland, OR

Veteran Opportunity Expo Tips

• When you arrive, stop at the registration desk and pick up a copy of the exhibitor's list and Search & Employ. Reviewing the ads in Search & Employ will give you an idea of some of the position employers are looking to fill. Keep in mind, however, that companies cannot list all the openings they have.
• Be sure to visit every employer's booth. You never know what positions might be available. Plus, networking is key when conducting a career search. You may meet someone who could lead you to a new opportunity you may not have considered.
• Show up at the door with at least 12 copies of your resume, but if a recruiter asks you to email your resume to his/her company, don't feel you are being brushed off. Some companies require their recruiters to direct job seekers to their sites to obtain HR information as required by law and to direct desirable job seekers to different departments -- a good reason for you to network for unlisted open jobs!
• Don't stand in a long line for one of your "A list" companies if the recruiters at a "B list" booth don't look busy – - even if the event is in its last hour. Take advantage of the opportunity to tell your complete story to the "B" recruiters.