Take Advantage of Your Curiosity

For all of you who have never attended a job fair you may be missing out. It is one of the best ways to compare your current work situation with what others have to offer. This is especially true if you are currently employed and just a little curious. Employers participating in these events know that candidates who are just starting to be dissatisfied are hard to reach. They will welcome your questions.

At a recent job fair in Minneapolis a very experienced Project Director was shopping downtown with his wife when he happened upon our job fair. After curiously browsing through the many employer exhibits our candidate noticed one of his former employees representing an employer at a booth. One thing lead to another and it quickly became apparent that the former employee’s company was in need of a Project Director. Even though our candidate was reasonably happy he decided to listen. Within a week an offer was extended. He accepted and in one afternoon increased his income by 20%.

Whether you are curious or actively looking we recommend you visit the employers website before you attend. Employer lists should be available at the job fair sponsors website. Pick the position that suits you best and apply before the event. This will help your chances, as most employers require you to apply online. Once at the Job Fair you will find it very comfortable. As an “Open House” trade show format you have complete control and can talk to whomever you choose or don’t choose to talk with.

If you are working but unsure of your future there is no better way to “just be curious” about opportunities that are available to you. Look at the Job Fair as a way to shop for a better future. In a world of online recruiting its good to actually talk to a recruiter and ask the questions most important to you. It also gives you a chance to “make an impression” an old art form often lost in online recruiting.

Next time you have the opportunity I hope you visit a job fair and explore the possibilities. You may find some very interesting opportunities. And most of all remember how important it is to be curious about your most important investment- and that’s you!