Are you ready for a new career challenge? Do you have a friend who's looking for a professional position? Digital Rochester and the High Tech Business Council (HTBC) have partnered to present a Job Fair that's designed to match area professionals with the opportunities that will boost the economic potential of our region. There is no charge to attend.

Participating companies represent optics, life sciences/bio-tech, engineering, software development, IT and telecom industries, hiring technical talent as well as sales, marketing, HR, finance & operations professionals. When innovation and opportunity tap into a highly skilled and productive workforce, the greater Rochester region is at its best! Recent announcements of major facility expansions and hiring plans made the news; smaller companies are looking for talented new technology employees as well.

You don't need to be job hunting to come out and see what these great Rochester companies are up to - and to catch up with some old friends. Tour the room, talk with a few people and join us on the patio for refreshments. Questions?

Location: Conference facility in the Louise Slaughter CIMS building (#78) at RIT: map Park in lots T or J.

How does a Job Fair work?
Each of the participating companies will have representatives staffing a table in the exhibit hall. In order to make the most of this opportunity, you need to do some advance preparation:
- Don't shotgun a resume to every table! Do a little research and target the companies where your skills and experience will add value.
- Prepare your "elevator pitch" and practice in front of the mirror.
- Put your best foot forward. Most applicants will wear suits. (Though not all employers will!) Some coming from work will not have the chance to change, but should be sure that their business casual is on the more formal side.
- When speaking with the recruiters, smile! Look them in the eye, be comfortable, be yourself. They want to hire people with good qualifications, but also people they'd enjoy working with!
- Bring multiple copies of your resume. A folder or portfolio helps to keep them neat and crisp.
- Be respectful of the recruiters' time. If there is a line at the table, make your pitch and move on - unless the recruiter is the one pitching you!
- Follow up! Note the name of the recruiter so that you can write a follow up letter to that person. Highlight some aspect of your conversation to help them to remember you. Add that important piece of information that you forgot to share! Explain how you can deliver value to their company based on the conversation that took place at the Job Fair.
- This event is important to the employers as well! They are seeking great people who will be a part of their company's future, but please understand that they will receive hundreds of resumes and may not have the resources to reply to the candidates that are not a fit for their current opportunities.