What can I expect at a single-employer career fair? (job offers, apply, interviews)
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I'm planning on attending a career fair held by one single employer. I'm not quite sure what to expect. The only specifics given are time, location, and that they prefer people to apply online first. I've never attended any sort of career fair, but I'm particularly unclear on what happens when it's held by one employer. The information I've been able to find on career fairs seems geared toward fairs with multiple employers present.
I know the basics - dress professionally as if for an interview, bring multiple copies of my resume.
Anything else I need to know particularly about the process?
I'm planning on attending a career fair held by one single employer. I'm not quite sure what to expect. The only specifics given are time, location, and that they prefer people to apply online first. I've never attended any sort of career fair, but I'm particularly unclear on what happens when it's held by one employer. The information I've been able to find on career fairs seems geared toward fairs with multiple employers present.
I know the basics - dress professionally as if for an interview, bring multiple copies of my resume.
Anything else I need to know particularly about the process?
Consider it a 69% interview. Be prepared. Target some jobs you can really talk to. This is a very good opportunity. It's a foot partway in the door.
I'm planning on attending a career fair held by one single employer. I'm not quite sure what to expect. The only specifics given are time, location, and that they prefer people to apply online first. I've never attended any sort of career fair, but I'm particularly unclear on what happens when it's held by one employer. The information I've been able to find on career fairs seems geared toward fairs with multiple employers present.
I know the basics - dress professionally as if for an interview, bring multiple copies of my resume.
Anything else I need to know particularly about the process?
I hate to sound like a pessimist, but it's usually a complete waste of time to attend a career fair hosted by a single employer, unless the employer has ample jobs available.
Consider it a 69% interview. Be prepared. Target some jobs you can really talk to. This is a very good opportunity. It's a foot partway in the door.
Thanks for the info! Yeah, I've heard to go in prepared to interview. I hope that's the case!
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Originally Posted by SocalBound2121
I hate to sound like a pessimist, but it's usually a complete waste of time to attend a career fair hosted by a single employer, unless the employer has ample jobs available.
Which company is hosting the job fair in Atlanta?
It's State Farm insurance. According to the local media, they plan on hiring about 800 people by the end of the year.
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Originally Posted by Soda120
Not to sound like a smart-*&&, but expect wall-to-wall people at the job fair. Get a good night's sleep, and wear your "patience cap" during the fair.
I figured it would be packed out. I have the entire day available and plenty of patience. Thanks for the heads up!
I hate to sound like a pessimist, but it's usually a complete waste of time to attend a career fair hosted by a single employer, unless the employer has ample jobs available.
Why would a company spend money hosting a career fair if they don't have jobs available to fill?
I've been fortunate to be on the employer end of two career fairs (we had so many reqs to fill in such a short time) and they are similar to a "regular" career fair. Dress business casual, bring copies of your resume, expect to be screened, and expect long lines.
Why would a company spend money hosting a career fair if they don't have jobs available to fill?
I've been fortunate to be on the employer end of two career fairs (we had so many reqs to fill in such a short time) and they are similar to a "regular" career fair. Dress business casual, bring copies of your resume, expect to be screened, and expect long lines.
They can be great opportunities! It usually means the company has many positions to fill and not much time to fill them. After all, these things cost money.
Wear a suit, bring lots of resumes and allow time to spend in lines and interviews. Keep a discrete snack in your brief case so your stomach doesn't growl if it goes on for a long time.
The last one my husband attended took all day and turned into four on the spot interviews. He was exhausted afterward, but it was well worth it. He got three job offers, and took one.
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Thanks for the heads up!
