5 Reasons to Attend a Hiring Fair

Thinking about attending a job fair to look for your next career move? Here are 5 reasons you should attend a job fair in your area.

1. Companies are investing time and money: Companies that are willing to invest time and money into finding employees are typically more interested in finding good employees over cheap employees.
2. Networking: Although you may not find a job that’s perfect for you at the hiring fair, you've had a chance to get your resume in front of people that matter. Exchange business cards and follow up a month or two later with your resume to let them know you’re still interested in working for the company. If something has opened up, you’ll get pushed to the top.
3. Practice Interviewing: Often you can interview for a position while at the job fair. How many interviews have you gone on? This is a great opportunity to practice your interviewing ability. When you finally get the interview for your dream job, you’ll be prepared.
4. Learn to ask questions: The one thing most people regret when taking a new job is failing to ask the right questions. Accepting a job is like getting into a new relationship. Perhaps this is the perfect job and you’ll be there forever. Or, perhaps it just won’t work out and you’ll break it off and move on. Point is, you wouldn't get start dating someone unless you knew a few things about the other person and thought you were a match. Most job seekers are so excited about something new that they jump right in, forgetting important questions about salary, health benefits, vacation time and hours. Ask these questions when talking to employers about positions to get comfortable asking the right questions.
5. Get a job: This might be obvious but don’t forget you might find the perfect job at a hiring fair. Keep an open mind, bring a stack of resumes and pack those business cards.

I’m getting ready to represent my company at the upcoming eMerge Americas Techweek hiring fair on May 6th at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This is one of the biggest hiring fairs in south Florida and is a must attend for anyone interested in a new career. Know of any other upcoming hiring fairs? Share in the comments below!

Elizabeth Becker, Marketing Manager at PROTECH.