Attending a career fair doesn’t mean just physically being there and going through the booths. You also need to prepare so that your time won’t be wasted:

Review the list of the employers before hand and mark down which potential companies interest you. You may even want to do a little background research and jot down a few questions you may want to ask them in the job fair itself.

Prepare copies of your resume or CV. Have your portfolio organized and ready.

Have a pen and paper handy for all the information you’ll be getting.

Dress properly.

When meeting the company representatives in the booths, be aware that you are not the only person these people will be talking to so be straight to the point and do not monopolize their time.

Do not forget to ask for employers’ business cards for follow-up discussions and correspondence.