A job fair is a unique networking opportunity that puts many different employers under one roof to network with potential employees, usually over the course of just one dayJob fairs can put participants on the fast-track to getting a job, help companies fill vacancies and solve workforce issues in the community.To organize a successful job fair, you'll want to cater to both the jobseeker and the company looking for future employees.
Step 1: A committee or group of individuals who will be in charge of plans for the job fair should be formed.
Depending on the size of your job fair, it may be important to have one or more people focused on certain areas: marketing, logistics, volunteer/staff for the event, employer contact, signs and graphics, secretarial and administrative duties.One or two people can be helpful at a job fair.
Step 2: At least 4 months ahead of time, you should set a date and time for your job fair.
The budget includes money for the venue and advertising.
Step 3: You can reserve a space for your job fair.
Block out areas for company booths, registration tables, concessions and so on in a detailed diagram layout of the space.
Step 4: Companies should be invited to the job fair.
You can cater to a broad segment of job seekers if you mix companies from a variety of industries.When you get confirmations, ask if there are any special equipment needs for the day.
Step 5: Give out marketing materials.
Place fliers at coffee shops, libraries and grocery stores, as well as nearby colleges and high schools.Consider placing ads in local and regional newspapers.Media coverage on the day of the event should be set up.
Step 6: Each jobseeker will receive a packet at the fair.
The map and list of companies should be included in the information.
Step 7: The venue has booths at it.
Consider putting an interview room away from the other booths that employers can use for on-the-spot interviews.
Step 8: A map of where the company's booth is located should be included with company vacancies listings at the entrance and key areas of the venue.
Step 9: There will be name tags and signs for the event.
Step 10: Volunteers will be placed at strategic points throughout the fair.
People should be present at entrances and exits.If they're having trouble getting away from their booths, ask the employer representatives if they need anything.
Step 11: You can use the video and pictures from the event in promotional materials next year.
Step 12: To get valuable feedback, survey exiting job seekers.
Step 13: Evaluate attendance and analyze the surveys.
Step 14: Send thank-you notes to employers about a week after the event to get feedback.
Step 15: Share the success on your website.
Step 16: Discuss what went well at the job fair with your team one last time, and what can be improved next time.
Step 17: If you want to know what to expect at your next job fair, you need to write down ideas and file a final report.