JOB FAIRS

Job fairs are an excellent opportunity for you to network with area employers and other job seekers, gather information about San Diego's companies, and meet the personnel who are in charge of hiring. This section will assist you in locating local job fairs and provide helpful hints to make a positive first impression and land the job that will best fit your interests and qualifications.

TIPS FOR NETWORKING AT A JOB FAIR

Consider the job fair to be your one shot to make a good first impression. Don’t take this encounter for granted – you may never get to a formal interview unless you make a positive impression on the recruiters. Since it is so important to impress prospective employers at a job fair, here are some tips:

1. Dress Appropriately – You don’t have to wear a suit if it is an outdoor event, but dress in a professional manner.
2. Try to find out which companies are exhibiting at the job fair and learn about them. Use the Internet or your local library to find out who they are and what they do.
3. If you can find out which companies are exhibiting, make a plan of action by prioritizing which booths you want to visit the most. This way you can take more time with the companies you are most interested in, instead of feeling rushed.
4. Update your resume and bring them in a nice folder, attaché case or briefcase. You will look more professional.

Take time to think of your skills and develop some brief talking points that you can give the employers. Remember, their time is limited so you want to be brief and to the point.

JOB FAIR CALENDAR

For further listings of events, please check out the following web sites:

• Camp Pendleton’s Events Page
• Miramar’s Events Page
• Navy Region Southwest’s Events Page
• Fleet and Family Support Calendar of Workshops