What is Career Fair?
A career fair (also known as a job fair or career expo) is a recruiting event in which employers and recruiters meet with potential employees and where job seekers find more about job openings at potential employers.
Career fair definition
A career fair (also known as a job fair or career expo) is a recruiting event in which employers and recruiters meet with potential employees and where job seekers find more about job openings at potential employers.
They are most often organized in large halls where potential employers set up booths with HR team members who are there to explain to potential employees all about current job openings, the application process and anything else regarding the organization.
Career fairs can be targeted toward various industries and jobs and are not only limited to the white-collar type of jobs but can also be effective for industries facing labor shortages or for roles that require specific technical skills or certifications like many blue-collar positions.
Benefits of Career Fairs
- Career fair talks are useful as they give general info on how to, for instance, write a CV or how to prepare for an assessment center.
- They are a great place to do some info research since the companies at careers fairs provide huge amounts of information and experience about different sectors.
- Great place to be networking with the staff.
Tips for job seekers at careers fairs
1. Don't stay silent, mingle and show interest by asking questions.
2. Dress and act professionally.
3. Follow up via connection to Linkedin or the ''I-want-to-know-more'' type of e-mail.