Job Fairs - Making Them
Work For YOU

Although people don't tend to think of job or career fairs as a good way of finding work, a SHRM/Career Journal Survey found that over 70% of human resource departments who responded, rely on job or career fairs to recruit employees.

Given this, we think it's a good addition to your job search portfolio and here's some advice to help you make the most of them.

What's So Good About Career Fairs?

There are many benefits of visiting career fairs:

• They are an excellent source of general job industry information as well as specific company information.
• Information on current and future employment opportunities is readily available, as are people to answer your questions about these openings.
• They provide excellent opportunities to expand your network of contacts.
• Some also offer chances to perfect your interview skills.
• Information about training opportunities is usually on hand.
• It's the only way to gather information about a wide range of companies all in one place (one-stop-job-shopping)!

How Do I Find Out About Job Fairs?

Upcoming career fairs are usually advertised:

• In schools and colleges/universities
• In local (and sometimes national) newspapers
• On the Internet
• At job or employment centers

Now you know a little more about job and career fairs here are 7 Top Tips For Job Fairs Success.

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