Comments on: Skip the Career Fair.

By: Jobs In Dubai

Jobs In Dubai — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 06:14:03 +0000

Everyone of us will choose the right path to find a good career in the future so it's better to try and try than do nothing. And joining career and job fair is only your chance to reach your dream job.

By: Shane Mac

Shane Mac — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:50:10 +0000

Hey man, glad you found the post. I am still waiting for the comment on this article that says “I LOVE THE JOB I GOT AT THE CAREER FAIR.”

Reach out anytime!

By: thecoolestcool

thecoolestcool — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:22:46 +0000

When I went through University all the students got pumped up about the career fairs! There were career fairs going on every two months and not once did I get anything but some free swag from these things. I don't think any student from my graduating class actually landed a job because they attended a job fair. The information you receive at these things is typically some of the guts you can just as easily find online.

By: shanemaclive

shanemaclive — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:12:11 +0000

Hey Chelsea,

Thanks for commenting. I think that is the key. Stick to the place and companies you know. If you are in a place where you are new then make the effort to meet people first then try and go for the job.

Either way, thanks for stopping by and stay connected on facebook, twitter, or Brazen anytime.

Thanks,
Shane Mac
@shanemacsays

By: Chelsea Pearl

Chelsea Pearl — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:19:01 +0000

Campus career fairs never did it for me. I found that 90% of the positions didn't require a college degree (go figure) and I agree that the positions were very average. I had more success finding relevant openings by narrowing down my search to companies based in the area I lived versus seeing what's leftover and not really fit to my needs.

By: Shane Mac

Shane Mac — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:18:53 +0000

Hey Megan,

Thanks for the comment. I think it almost goes back to college degrees and if they are just a launch pad? My point is more about critical thinking and doing things a little differently. Like I said, we should go and see what happens because you never know!

Thanks for stopping by and always here to help if you need anything or just want to talk. Have a good one...

-Shane Mac
@shanemacsays

By: Megan K Green

Megan K Green — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:14:39 +0000

I have to disagree on this. I graduated in 2006 and almost all the people that went to the career fair obtained good jobs. I noticed that all who went to the fair have quite a career going now (as much as you can in a few years). I've made myself a career, but I have to wonder, since I skipped the career fair, what would have happened instead – where would I be now (granted, I like where I am)?

Yes, career fairs aren't the best, however, as you said, it can't hurt to go and check things out. You never know – you may find a great job and if not, there are other opportunities out there.

By: Shane Mac

Shane Mac — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:14:00 +0000

Nuff said... thanks for the comment!

Shane Mac
Founder, http://www.thesquab.com

By: David Spinks

David Spinks — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:42:21 +0000

I went to a few Job fairs when I was in school. They were complete and utter BS. Seth is pretty right on with what he said.

The truth is, if you're going to make yourself into a better job candidate, it's up to you... you have to take it upon yourself. Instead of piling into a job fair with 10000 other students all gunning for the same crappy entry level jobs, think about what you could be doing to set yourself apart from those students. Is there any way you can gain experience? Is there a better way to get your foot in the door with a company than handing out massive amounts of your over-templated resume?

Be creative and innovate on the job search process. If you see everything doing the same thing to get a job, that probably means it's the easiest, and least effective way of doing it.

David
Community Manager, Scribnia.com