<p>Even if you don't go there, can't you apply by sending the resume/cover letter and get a job?</p>
<p>It is not necessary but highly recommended. On campus recruitment is still one of the best avenue for one to get a job and/or internship. On-campus Info. Session is part of the campur recruitment process.</p>
<p>As mentioned, it is not required but definitely beneficial.</p>
<p>You may even see the same recruiter/staff again when you go in for an interview.</p>
<p>It’s especially important if you are applying to a small firm - showing face gives you an edge over someone else who has the same qualifications but not the same amount of interest in the companies. For the larger companies it’s helpful to learn more about the company and potentially what areas to focus on during interviews, but not as important (in my opinion).</p>
<p>If you have a strong resume (lots of relevant past experience, high gpa, leadership in campus groups), it’s not necessary to go to the info session, but it won’t hurt. If you’re not a particularly outstanding candidate, you’ll need to make your mark face to face at the info session or career fair.</p>
<p>This maybe a stupid question, but would sending an e-mail later to apologize for not going to the fair when you RSVP’d with your resume attached be a good idea, assuming the company is small?</p>
<p>I think that would be a good idea. If I were to do that, I’d keep it under 5-7 sentences and do something like apologize, say what strengths I bring, back it up, close with something nice about why I’m interested in their company, then end with my resume is attached if you’re interested in some more specifics I look forward to hearing back from you.</p>
<p>I’d treat this as my last chance to make an impression, so make it count!</p>
<p>Would write an email saying you could not attend, but would like to ask a few questions on the phone. Don’t attach your resume as this is pushy.</p>
<p>Put yourself in the place of an employer. What would you like to see from a candidate? Answer that question and you should have an idea of what to do.</p>
<p>You don’t need to go. I doubt that it would significantly affect your chances. You don’t even need to go to the mandatory pre-interview meetings. The chance that you will be interviewed by the people you talked to at pre-interview meetings is not high.</p>