Why register for a Job Fair?

When you register for a job fair you are providing important information which includes your employment interests and other data which may be utilized to provide employers background on candidates for jobs. By providing your email address it allows us to communicate updates regarding the job fair or available job opportunities. Although not required, registration is strongly recommended for the reasons mentioned above.

Is Admission Free?

Our job fairs are free to job seekers. There is no cost to for any of the job seeker services offered at the job fair. Depending on the venue, job seekers may be required to pay for parking which is not established by Kellen Resources but by the venue. We make every effort to select venues that have no or minimal parking fees.

Come Prepared

Approach a job fair as you would an interview. Always dress professionally, bring several copies of your resume and make sure you have a pen to complete an employment application. Be prepared to express your career.

Face to face meetings with employers are your opportunity to express your value to recruiters and explore opportunities you may not have previously considered.  With this in mind, bring a positive attitude. Your attitude is everything. If you approach a job fair or job opportunities with the attitude that “there is nothing here for me” then you are missing out on potential employment options. Recruiters can tell when job seekers are just “browsing” and not really serious about work or interest in their company.

What to Expect

At every job fair, regardless of size or location, you can expect to find various companies with immediate hiring needs requiring entry to experienced professional level. Employers dedicate their time by attending the job fair to find talent by talking to job seekers assessing their career interests, experience, skill level, personal characteristics and other factors to make a successful hire.  Don’t always expect to find employers who have job opportunities in your field or career of interest.  In today’s economy with scarce jobs and thousands of people applying for the same position, your objective is to find employment, even if it’s outside your field of study or long term goal.

Employers will have job descriptions, company materials and other handouts to educate you about their current openings. An employer may hand you an application for employment to apply for their positions while at the job fair. Others may direct you to go online to apply for positions.

Jjob fairs are a good use of your time to find out about job opportunities, speak directly to recruiters and gain valuable information from employers. Whether you stand in long or short lines to talk to an employer, you have made an investment to attend the job fair so utilize your time well.

You may meet with representatives for who are not hiring but offer valuable resources for job seekers considering attending a trade school to learn new skills. Every company or resource has an interest and benefit for someone even if it may not be an opportunity for you.

Talk to Every Employer

Your objective at a job fair is to talk to recruiters about job opportunities. Take the time to talk to every employer at the job fair. Never pre judge or assume that an employer doesn’t have an opportunity for you.  Many job seekers have found employment with a company they never would have considered had they not taken the time to investigate about their employment opportunities.

Keep your options open. The more selective or picky you become in this present economy may delay your opportunities for employment and with plenty of job seekers in the job market employers have plenty of job seekers looking for employment outside of their career interests.

Should I dress professionally?

Job seekers serious about getting a job dress in professional attire. Treat a job fair like an interview. Anytime you meet with recruiters you should always look professional as they are judging your appearnce. Many job seekers lose opportunities becasue they dont dress for the job. Wear a suit, dress, pant suit or slacks and blouse with proper dress shoes. Employers generally don't hire job seekers who show up in casual wear or presents a disheveled appearance. You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression.