organisations attending careers fairs in 2012 . Prepare some questions you would like to ask the employers you are interested in. Think about what you need to know about an employer before you make a decision to apply to them for a job. Prepare a CV to take with you - you may wish to leave a copy with some employers. University Careers Services also provides a CV checking service. Make sure you have enough copies of your CV with you - one for each employer you are interested in, just in case they ask for it. Read more about the CV checking service . Consider what you will wear. We know that image and first impressions are very important, so dress smartly. It is better to over-dress than under-dress. Devise a strategy or plan of attack for the fair. Get a map of the fair (which may only be available at the door) and plan your route. Which employers do you want to see first? Prepare a brief (30 second) introductory speech about yourself, which you can use when you approach the employer. Include your name, course of study, stage/year, and career interests, for example. When you arrive at the career fair, refer to your prepared plan and carry it out! Gather information and materials from each organisation's stand, not just the ones you are particularly interested in. Once you review the information, your preferences may change. When you visit the stands of the employers you are interested in