Article: CAREER MENTOR; Although they take some work, job fairs can be well worth the effort

Q. I'm ready to start looking for a job. I've heard some employers conduct job fairs. They sound like a good place to start, but I don't know how to find one. Where should I look? If I find one, what should I expect when I get there?

Do many people get hired at job fairs? Are they really worth the time?

A. Job fairs, also referred to as career fairs, provide employers and job hunters an opportunity to learn about each other. Actual hiring is usually not done during a fair.

Sometimes one employer who has many job openings arranges a job fair to attract potential employees. Sometimes a fair is sponsored by one or more organizations, and many employers participate, with each having at least one ...

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