When attending a job fair, target the companies that are of interest to you. Remember that this is the place to make your first impression. Make sure to look professional, have your resume ready to share, shake the recruiter's hand and have an opening line or question. If you are a current student or an alumnus, you can access services from your college or alma mater. Such services may include job postings, company information, contacts through the alumni network and career resources.
Some colleges charge a small fee for individual meetings or interest inventories.
Many companies hire temps for long periods of time. This is a great opportunity for you to get the inside scoop on the company and have access to permanent job listings. Some temp agencies offer what is called 'temp to perm', meaning that you are hired as a temp with the understanding that if all goes well, you will be hired permanently. Make sure the temp agency specializes in your area of interest. In some communities, recruitment firms are used to find professionals for permanent, full-time positions.