Marketing yourself at Conferences.

Conferences are a great place to meet new people and network. The career fairs at conferences can also be lifesaving, especially if you are not from a target school. You get a chance to interact with company recruiters directly and showcase your skills, which is way better than simply submitting your resume to the online blackhole portal.

However, with hundreds (or thousands) of other candidates trying to get the same job as you do, how do you “sell” yourself and stand out?

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1. The elevator pitch — The first thing you need to do is learn how to sell yourself. It is like trying to find funding for your startup; why should the company you want to join invest in you? You need to prove that you will be an asset to them, but many times you merely have a minute or two before the next candidate has to pitch.

So, come prepared with a short and concise speech that is roughly about 1 minute long. Try to talk about your skills, your passions, and what you bring to the table. Sometimes, the company you are talking to is your dream company, and you know exactly what role you want. If that’s the case, make sure your elevator pitch is curated explicitly according to the requirements of that role.