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!
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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