Since I've been putting on job fairs I spend a lot of time talking to recruiters and HR. As tough as the job market is out there I'm constantly shocked at the mistakes people make once they actually get in the door. The first one kind of surprises me and that's the inappropriate dress. I've seen this at job fairs quite a lot. A job fair should be treated like an interview. … [Read more...] about Job Fair Mistakes You Should Never Make
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How to Succeed at Fun Job Fairs
Here is a great article from AOL about job fairs where I'm quoted: Looking for a job, especially at a job fair, can be a lot like trying to get a date at a crowded bar -- there are plenty of potential dates to choose from, but chances are none will want to dance with you or date you for the long-term. If you've ever been to one of the many job fairs across the country, … [Read more...] about How to Succeed at Fun Job Fairs
Job Fairs for the Jobless
For months, all we\'ve heard from endless political ads and sound bites is how \"we need to put the American people back to work.\" But in this 24-hour-news world, that\'s become a song with no end. The jobless are facing an uphill battle and staying jobless for longer periods of time than ever before. On top of that, the organization that goes into these job fairs, the press … [Read more...] about Job Fairs for the Jobless