Job fairs and career expos are common for entry level recruitment. These give job seekers the opportunity to explore many companies at the one event. But they are not limited to entry level jobs. Some fairs are being replaced by virtual online fairs and expos.
Below is a list within Australia, Canada, USA, and across the globe.
Virtual online fairs
- Virtual Fairs
- A list of other fairs below
How to make the most of job fairs
- Pre-register for each event.
- Research the employers. Also visit their websites before attending. Find out what openings they have.
- List some questions you’d like to ask the employers.
- Take at least 50 resumes with you.
- Dress as you dress up for a job interview.
- Have relevant info with you. So you can fill application forms.
- Be a good listener, as well as an excellent communicator.
- Arrive early, so you will have plenty of time.
- Be prepared for interviews. As the more you prepare, the better chances you’ll have. Also market yourself.
- Spend quality time talking to the employers. So you can make a good impression. As this is more important than simply distributing resumes.
- Collect business cards as you go, so you can have contact names and details.
- Network as much as possible. Also, follow up with thank you emails after the job fair.
Some popular job and career fairs in 2024
Australian Career Information at Job Expos
The best engineering career fairs across the globe
The USA’s Career and Job Fairs Calendar
There are community fairs, campus fairs and professional fairs. Also, there are specific career fairs. Including IT fairs, engineering fairs and fairs for women. They hold fairs in major cities around the world.
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