Are employment fairs good places for job seekers to land on a job ?

Answer 1

It depends on the type of fair and what you re looking to find. Generally the basic types of employment fairs are broken down by that organizes them. If they are put together by a federal, state of regional agency, they are probably funded by the unemployment reduction agencies and they are going to cater to fairly basic employment opportunities. If colleges or universities put them together they are going to have mostly college level entry level employment.

However, if you do a little work these are a great opportunity to market yourself to a prospective employer. The job listings they bring with them are usually fairly low level but these are the HR people who are connected with all areas of hiring. Do a little research before the event. Find out who is going, then go to the companies website to review job postings. If you can create a cover letter and resume geared toward a specific position and be prepared to tell the recruiter why you would be good for it, you have just created your first interview without having to wait for them to call you. At the very least you can usually find out who the best person within a specific organization is to contact for each position.

You cannot go to a job fair and expect the recruiter to market their positions to you. They are looking for people who are confident, communicate well and are able to concisely explain what they are seeking. If you do some prep work if can be a really great opportunity. Even if you only meet with one or two potential job leads...isn't that a more productive day than one sitting at a computer screen looking through hundred of spam job descriptions?

Good Luck. I am attaching some information on how to work a job fair.

Answer 2

I don't think so. The only one I've been to (because I'll never go again) was not very good. No one wanted to take your resume. You could fill out some job applications. It just wasn't a good experience. Most of the companies were temp agencies or companies with a high turnover.

Answer 3

It really depends...you will find businesses that are simply looking to update the file for possible future job candidates or those sincerely looking for applicants....and it's hard to figure out which is which. But - at the least - it's a good way to shrpen your skills on greeting HR employees and doing a cold sell on yourself.

Answer 4

INDIFFERENT! Most serve as a place for prospective employers to stock up on resumes.

Go to one,see who is there. The usual truck driving schools, temp agencies, nursing homes, etc...places always looking for warm bodies.

I'm not going to say,"ignore them" but keep your expectations from being too high.

Answer 5

Yes

Answer 6

I would say not necessarily because its often really busy so the more people the less chance to ''blink''out..

Answer 7

yes or at least to know whats out there

Answer 8

yep..you can sertanly try it..or maybe monster. com????

Answer 9

NOT IF YOU ARE FLYING TOO HIGH