This event is open to Pennsylvania Highlands Community College students and alumni, members of WestPACS colleges/universities, plus members of the community holding or pursuing a post-secondary credential. Individuals looking for jobs will have the opportunity to network with a local and regional employers form a variety of industries.
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Jobseekers DO NOT need to pre-register. This event is free to all job seekers. All candidates should dress appropriately and bring copies of their resume.
Doors will open to job seekers at 11:00 am.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to make an "all out" effort to meet with every employer that has the potential to hire you. In order to make that happen you will need to be prepared. Preparation is the key to making a successful presentation at any job or career fair.
Prior to the Event (PREPARE!)
Listen to these job fair related podcasts:
Career Fairs: Be In the Know Before You Go - Preparation is key to career fair success: steps every job seeker should take before and during a career event to enhance their candidacy.
Job Fairs: The Basics - Job fairs are an excellent opportunity to meet multiple employers in one convenient location. These face-to-face forums allow you to learn first hand about prospective employers and their hiring needs, and to present your credentials in person without a prior appointment. Here's how to meet recruiters who are ready and willing to speak with you at your convenience!
Job Fairs: A Day At the Fair - Job fairs can be crucial when it comes to finding employment opportunities. Here's how to successfully interact one-on-one with recruiters, gather details and leads firsthand, and present your résumé and credentials, all in one place!
Job Fairs: All the Wrong Moves - Recruiters scouting for the most qualified candidates are as intent on screening people out as they are in letting them in. Don't make the elimination process any easier by committing the following job fair mistakes.
To make the most of the event, we also recommend the following:
Day of the Event (PERFORM!)
After the Event (PERSIST!)
After the event, you should make it a point to follow up with a letter expressing your interest in the company and in what they have to offer. You may want to include an updated résumé, a link to an electronic portfolio, or provide better answers to specific questions asked during the event. Thank you/follow up letters should be received by the employer within 2-5 days after an event.
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First-time visitor?
Employers interested in participating in this event are encouraged to register on-line as early as possible.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
10:00 am: Check-in anytime between 10 am and 10:30 am
10:30 am: Coffee with Career Services Staff
11:00 am: Doors open to the public
The fair event fee is $15.00 and includes a covered table as well as boxed lunches for up to two (2) representatives.
Payments can be made online when registering. Once the payment is processed, you will be emailed a receipt.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to personally meet with motivated and talented individuals.
Attending this event is an excellent way for your organization to gain visibility and maximize recruiting potential!