Good Questions to Ask at a Career Fair
Strategic questions to help you make the most of career fair opportunities, learn about companies, and stand out to potential employers.
1What makes your company culture unique and how do you maintain it?
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What makes your company culture unique and how do you maintain it?
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Why this works
Understanding their culture helps you see if you'd be a good fit and shows you're interested in more than just the job.
2What opportunities are available for professional development and growth?
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What opportunities are available for professional development and growth?
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Why this works
Learning about growth opportunities shows you're thinking long-term and helps you understand if the company invests in employees.
3What does a typical day look like for someone in this role?
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What does a typical day look like for someone in this role?
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Why this works
Understanding the daily responsibilities helps you see if the role matches your interests and expectations.
4What qualities do you look for in successful employees?
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What qualities do you look for in successful employees?
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Why this works
Learning about their ideal employee helps you understand what they value and how you can position yourself as a good fit.
5What are the biggest challenges facing your industry right now?
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What are the biggest challenges facing your industry right now?
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Why this works
Understanding industry challenges shows you're thinking strategically and helps you learn about the business landscape.
6How does your company support work-life balance?
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How does your company support work-life balance?
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Why this works
Learning about their work-life balance approach helps you understand if the company values employee well-being.
7What's the most exciting project or initiative your company is working on?
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What's the most exciting project or initiative your company is working on?
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Why this works
Understanding their current projects helps you see what the company is focused on and what opportunities might be available.
8How do you measure success in this role?
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How do you measure success in this role?
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Why this works
Learning about their success metrics helps you understand what's expected and how you'd be evaluated.
9What's the career progression like for someone in this role?
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What's the career progression like for someone in this role?
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Why this works
Understanding career paths helps you see if there are opportunities for advancement and growth.
10How does your company approach diversity and inclusion?
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How does your company approach diversity and inclusion?
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Why this works
Learning about their D&I approach helps you understand if the company values diverse perspectives and inclusive practices.
11What's the most rewarding aspect of working at your company?
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What's the most rewarding aspect of working at your company?
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Why this works
Understanding what employees find rewarding helps you see if the company offers what you're looking for in a workplace.
12How does your company handle innovation and new ideas?
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How does your company handle innovation and new ideas?
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Why this works
Learning about their innovation approach helps you understand if the company encourages creativity and new thinking.
13What's the team structure like for this role?
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What's the team structure like for this role?
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Why this works
Understanding the team structure helps you see how you'd fit into the organization and who you'd be working with.
14How does your company support remote work or flexible arrangements?
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How does your company support remote work or flexible arrangements?
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Why this works
Learning about their flexibility approach helps you understand if the company offers the work arrangements you need.
15What's the most important thing for someone to know about your company?
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What's the most important thing for someone to know about your company?
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Why this works
Understanding what they want people to know helps you see what the company values most and how they want to be perceived.
16How does your company approach mentorship and learning?
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How does your company approach mentorship and learning?
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Why this works
Learning about their learning approach helps you understand if the company supports employee development and growth.
17What's the company's vision for the next few years?
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What's the company's vision for the next few years?
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Why this works
Understanding their future vision helps you see if the company's direction aligns with your career goals.
18How does your company handle feedback and performance reviews?
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How does your company handle feedback and performance reviews?
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Why this works
Learning about their feedback approach helps you understand how the company supports employee development and improvement.
19What's the most challenging aspect of working at your company?
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What's the most challenging aspect of working at your company?
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Why this works
Understanding their challenges helps you see if you're prepared for what the company faces and if you can contribute to solutions.
20How can I best prepare for a role like this?
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How can I best prepare for a role like this?
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Why this works
Learning about preparation helps you understand what skills and experiences you need to develop to be competitive for the role.
Making the Most of Career Fairs
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Effective Networking Strategies
Research Companies Beforehand
Learn about the companies you're interested in so you can ask informed questions and show genuine interest.
Prepare Your Elevator Pitch
Have a brief introduction ready that highlights your skills, interests, and what you're looking for in a role.
Follow Up After the Event
Send thank-you notes to recruiters you connected with and reference specific conversations to show you were engaged.