Career fairs are an opportunity for global development job seekers to find out more about the organizations they admire, see what opportunities are out there, and learn from other global dev professionals. Preparation and prioritization are key to making the most of these experiences and impressing potential employers.
If you are heading to your first career fair or if you are transitioning from another sector and still learning the nuances of the development sector, here are a few tips to help ensure your day is a success.
The development sector tends to be more casual in terms of dress code, but in a career fair you should go more formal and “dress business,” advised Anne Steen, executive director of the Graduate Career Centre at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service. First impressions really do count at a career fair, Steen continued, and dressing professionally and ensuring you are well-groomed plays an important part in this.