Job and Career Fairs

Careers Fairs

At job and career fairs, potential candidates meet employers one-on-one and are screened, recruited and often hired on the spot. Sponsors for all job and career fairs are usually listed on a billboard in the lobby where the event is being held. If certain job fairs interest you, it’s important that you attend, because employers may be there looking for individuals with your interest and background.

For example, if you are trained as a dental hygienist and are looking for a position or an opportunity for a career training program, any health fair might offer many dental hygienist’s positions as well as employment training programs. There are also many career management training offers at many business administration job and career fairs. It all depends on what you are looking for in the way of employment and what type of job fairs are offered in your area.

To make job and career fairs worth your time and effort, always:

Bring along plenty of resumes to hand out to each employer you speak with.
If you have experience in more than one field, tailor your resume to reflect each field.
If an employer asks you to apply for a position online, make sure you take down all relevant information to go to the correct website.
Know what you are going to say, before you speak to a potential employer. Have an introduction about who you are and what your qualifications are memorized.
Dress appropriately.
Send thank you notes to each and every employer you speak with. Remember, an employer sees hundreds of applicants, and the thank you note may leave a lasting impression on an employer’s mind.
Get in the habit of attend as many career fairs as possible. The more you attend, the more likely you will find a position that suits your talents. Also, as you become familiar with the way job and career fairs are run, the more confident you will become.
Don’t be afraid to inquire about employment training programs. Companies often times will train and pay employees at the same time.