Career Fairs

Career fairs can be a great option for job seekers. Including a career fair in your job search is a great way to make new contacts and have access to many different employers. There is usually a wide range of careers covered at career fairs. Career fairs are common on college and university campuses or at specialty schools like a medical college or technical college.

Career fairs can also be sponsored by various business and companies throughout the community. Companies who are searching for qualified candidates to fill their job vacancies. Some job agencies will sponsor career fairs to attract job applicants to fill vacant job openings.

In order to make the most of your job search experience at a career fair you should do some research beforehand to find out what companies are participating and who your are interested in working for. Focus your attention on employers who have job openings that fit your expertise. Take current, skill- focused resumes that you can distribute to perspective employers. Be prepared for short “on the spot” interviews. Dress appropriately in business attire in order to make a good first impression.

Online career fairs are also becoming popular and are a convenient way of contacting employers and searching for jobs.  For example, the Kelly Job Expo is held every year and showcases eight employers of choice as well as being able to search for jobs in your industry of expertise.