Why Attend A Job Fair?

Ron Visconti, MA

With preparation and understanding of the importance of the job fair, the job seeker can accomplish a variety of personal and professional goals. The job fair can become an effective part of your job search process. 

At a job fair, you can:

• Meet a variety of employers allin the span of a few hours

• Access a variety of positions all under one roof

• Be able to research industries and specific jobs

• Get a barometer of the hiring climate

• Conduct a job search while you are presently employed

• If you are a career changer, learn about new industries and companies that are recruiting

Job fairs additionally can assist you by:

• Fine tuning your communication and interviewing skills

• Giving you the opportunity to meet managers and recruiters in person

• Creating more energy in your job search.

And lots more!

Check the upcoming job fair announcement for the specific companies planning to attend.

What Can You Do To Prepare?

1. Come with plenty of resumes. Create the mindset to talk about your skills and achievements. Be sure to come away from the event with more information about the job, company, or industry, than you came in with.
2. How you approach the event is key. Are you going in with a positive attitude?
3. At the end of the job fair, you should come away with specific tangibles - new connections, new resources, and greater skill in communicating your interests and achievements.
4. An effective job search includes a variety of strategies and the job fair is a critical part of the process.

 Good Luck, Have Fun, And Be Yourself!