<Author>Michael</Author>
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<Nationality>USA</Nationality>
Throughout China, there are many talent fairs, especially for graduating university students, who are seeking their first jobs. Through informational interviews at these fairs, the interviewer and interviewee can briefly come to know each other. The interviewer provides information to those being interviewed about his or her company or institution, and gives printed and oral messages about the quality of work, conditions, and pay at the company or institution.
Well organized interviewees have brought along copies of their resume, and perhaps a portfolio of their certificates, education, ability in English, and computer skills to provide to various interviewers. In the information interview, they want to demonstrate that they have a suitable background for the available positions, to show their ability to work well in companies or institutions. The most successful interviewees often can show the interviewer that they are open, flexible, well educated, competent both in Chinese and English, and skilled in contemporary information technology.
These initial information interviews then sometimes lead to more formal interviews at the company or institution. If the more extensive formal interviews are productive, then a position maybe offered. If the interviewee accepts the position, then a long term professional career opportunity may develop for the successful interviewee.