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Why use a Jobs Fair?

Face-to-Face Recruitment

Face-to-face interactions at Job Fairs enable recruiters to quickly assess candidates' qualifications, communication skills, and cultural fit. This personal connection can help expedite the screening process compared to online applications.

Candidates attending a Jobs Fair
Candidates attending a Jobs Fair

Cost-Effective Recruitment

Job Fairs are a cost-effective way to recruit, especially when compared to traditional advertising and recruitment methods. Job Fairs have a fixed cost, allowing employers to interact with many candidates for a relatively low investment.

Speak face-to-face to hundreds of candidates

Job Fairs gather many candidates in one place, providing employers with access to a diverse pool of potential candidates. This allows companies to meet and interact with numerous applicants in a short period.

Candidates attending a Jobs Fair
Candidates attending a Jobs Fair

Engage in
‘mini-interviews’

Job fairs allow for immediate engagement and interaction with local candidates. Employers can conduct on-the-spot interviews, answer questions, and provide information about your brand, which can lead to faster hiring decisions.

Great networking opportunities with exhibitors at the event

Network with other likeminded exhibitors at the Job Fair and forge new connections

Create brand awareness to hundreds of local candidates

Attending Job Fairs increases your company’s visibility and enhances your employer brand. It provides an opportunity to showcase your company's culture, values, and job opportunities to a broad audience, attracting top talent.

Candidates attending a Jobs Fair
Candidates attending a Jobs Fair

Job Market Insights

Attending Job Fairs provides recruiters with insights into the current job market, including emerging trends, candidate expectations, and competitor activities. This information can be valuable for refining recruitment strategies.

Important

Do not believe everything you read, not all Job Fairs are as they appear. Do your research e.g. if they’re promoting 3,000 candidates attending, ask them for proof of these figures or if they’re promoting 50+ employers are attending, ask for the proof of the exhibitor list.

We believe in transparency

We at The Bridge believe in transparency, we back up what we say with real-time stats. This is what makes us different.

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