Holicent
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If you're feeling a little less than enthusiastic about attending a job fair, it may be time to change your mind. At the very least, they can serve as a useful networking opportunity, and at best, they can help jumpstart your career path.
Think of it like this: job fairs as a chance to get all of your pre-interview work out of the way before having to deal with the actual interview. You can get to know a company's mission, scope of work, and any open positions that might interest you without having to do much more than walk up and ask questions. This is especially helpful if you've been researching companies that you don't have contacts at and aren't sure how (or even if) you should apply for an open position.
Not only that, but job fairs are also great for networking. Even if there isn't a position at a company that appeals to you in the moment, it never hurts to meet people who work there and let them know what kind of job you're looking for. Who knows, they might be able to connect you with someone else who's hiring! Or they might share your information with someone else working at their company who needs exactly what you offer.
Think of it like this: job fairs as a chance to get all of your pre-interview work out of the way before having to deal with the actual interview. You can get to know a company's mission, scope of work, and any open positions that might interest you without having to do much more than walk up and ask questions. This is especially helpful if you've been researching companies that you don't have contacts at and aren't sure how (or even if) you should apply for an open position.
Not only that, but job fairs are also great for networking. Even if there isn't a position at a company that appeals to you in the moment, it never hurts to meet people who work there and let them know what kind of job you're looking for. Who knows, they might be able to connect you with someone else who's hiring! Or they might share your information with someone else working at their company who needs exactly what you offer.
