October 30, 2024

Network At National Job Fairs: How Does It Work?

For SSDI beneficiaries returning to the workforce, an Employment Network, like Allsup Employment Services, can provide valuable information to make your transition easier. We’ll help you make the most of Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program and update you on the latest aspects of getting back to work including networking.

According to Zippia, 85% of jobs are filled through networking. If you’re ready to return to work and searching for a job, you can do some extensive networking at a job fair It’s a great way to meet many prospective employers at once, learn what opportunities are available and improve your interview skills while answering off-the-cuff questions.

It typically can take 5 months to find a job. However, because there are so many employers in one space and time at a job fair, you may take months off your search simply by attending. Many employers have open positions and a conversation about your skill set could have you privy to roles that aren’t available in the moment, but will be shortly, putting you on the short list for the job.

Job Fairs = A Networking Advantage

Meet key contacts within the organization.
Speed up your job search by showing up in-person to demonstrate interest.
Access early attention with hiring managers for jobs that are coming soon, yet-to-be posted.
Practice interview skills ahead of getting the actual interview.
Get insider details on the organization (i.e., opportunities and benefits) with personal conversations.

At Allsup Employment Services (AES), our vocational experts can help you prepare for a job fair by helping you consider what transferable skills you have for open positions and having mock interview sessions with you online.

Many job fairs are back to being in-person and there are companies who offer job fairs across the nation and around the world. Let’s take a look at a few of these organizations.

National Career Fairs

National Career Fairs hold events across the U.S. In 19 years in business, they have held over 10,000 career fairs nationwide with more than 1 million job seekers attending. The company holds over 400 job fairs in more than 130 cities each year. And job seekers attend for free. National Career Fairs has helped countless people get hired through their events. Connect with them at www.NationalCareerFairs.com or register for their job board.

JobFairX

JobFairX hosts over 5,000 job fairs worldwide in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand. At each event you have the opportunity to meet and interview with more than 40 companies in three hours. Each event averages 110+ job offers. At a local JobFairX event, you’ll be face-to-face with employers who have job openings and 54% of them are geared towards mid-level employees with proven experience. Connect with JobFairX at JobFairX.com or visit their calendar of job events.

How AES Can Help

Our dedicated vocational experts can help you decide which job fairs to attend and which employers may have the best positions for your abilities and skill set. AES recommends job fairs as a strategy that could potentially help you to find a new job quickly. We are reimagining work every day and helping people just like you get into a role that’s a great fit.