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Top Tips for Candidates
Top Tips on attending a Jobs Fair
Our Top Tips for visiting a Jobs Fair across the U.K.
Dress to impress
Show the employers at the Jobs Fair you mean business. Give them a great and lasting first impression.
Don’t judge a book by it's cover
An exhibitors banner or marketing literature may state: “hiring sales staff”, but this may not be all they are recruiting for. Many employers, past and present at our Job Fairs, have varying roles. Make the most of your opportunity to speak with them and find out all they have to offer.
Speak to all the exhibitors
Don’t leave any stone unturned, this is your opportunity to showcase yourself to all the employers at the event. It’s the best way to utilise your time and maximise your chances of success at the Jobs Fair.
Bring a CV if you can
It’s always handy to bring some CVs to our events, but it’s not essential. After having a positive chat with an employer, it is a great way to finish off the conversation. Don’t worry if you do not have an up-to-date CV, most employers will have application forms or alternative ways of applying for their vacancies.
Check out the “Job Boards”
We have 4-6 Job Boards dotted around every fair that display local and exhibitor vacancies. If an employer is busy chatting to another candidate, use this time to review the Job Boards. Exhibitor vacancies will be displayed with details on how to apply.
Not sure how a Jobs Fair works?
Speak to one of the Job Fair Event Coordinators at the fair. They have organised hundreds of Job Fairs, and will be best equipped to help.
Bring your mobile phone
Having your mobile at a Jobs Fair can be very useful. You can take photos of jobs on the Job Boards, send your CV to employers electronically and take down an employers contact details. You can also visit their website and apply online, as well as at the event.
Try something new
Our events are not just simply “Job” Fairs. There are training courses, apprenticeships, voluntary roles, self-employment opportunities and career advice too. If you are looking to learn new skills, gain work experience, or set up your own business, the Jobs Fair is suitable for you.
Use LinkedIn
Follow up with employers and connect with them on LinkedIn. It is a great way to pick up your conversation at the event where it left off.