What is the best day for a job fair?

The best day to organise a job fair is a Wednesday – this gives attendees plenty of time to prepare in advance during the work week, and to follow up with any questions later. Alternatively, other popular days to hold job fairs are Tuesdays and Thursdays.

How can I find the right venue for my job fair?

There are a few different factors to consider when choosing a venue for your job fair. Firstly, note how many attendees you’re expecting — does the venue have the capacity for your guest numbers? You may also want to consider the venue’s tech capabilities for presentations and space for refreshments. If your job fair involves additional services or activities, search for large venues with smaller breakout rooms for panel discussions, careers workshops, and networking.

What should I ask employers to bring to my job fair?

Ensure guests get the most value from your job fair by asking employers to bring materials to decorate their booths — such as pop-up banners, leaflets, and branded tablecloths. Free merchandise or snacks can also entice jobseekers to a booth — and make sure each space has plenty of pens and application forms to hand.

How can I make sure jobseekers get the most out of my event?

There are a range of ways to add value to your event for attendees. Make sure to anticipate attendee needs by offering practical workshops on various aspects of job-searching, including CVs, cover letters, and interview tips. For networking events, you might choose to offer guests the chance to be introduced to employers by job fair staff, or create a speed-meeting event for valuable networking time. You can also make introductions easier by offering all attendees and employers personalised name tags at the door.

How can I measure the success of my job fair?

After the event, send feedback surveys to employers and attendees to assess the success of the fair. Make sure to ask what guests enjoyed, as well as what they think might be improved next time — so you can grow your business successfully. You might also ask if attendees secured interviews, or were offered roles on the day.

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6 tips on how to organise a job fair

From selecting the right employers to creating a compelling events page, here’s our job fair checklist.

1. Choose the right venue

Many job fairs are typically held in large venues to accommodate high attendee numbers and several breakout rooms — think conference centres, stadiums, and community halls.

2. Recruit employers

From local start-ups to bigger businesses, make sure to recruit a range of employers for your fair — and offer each one a dedicated company booth to showcase their brand and available roles.

3. Hire staff

Give attendees a smooth experience by hiring staff to guide them through the fair — whether that’s staffing registration tables, serving refreshments, or facilitating Q&As at networking sessions.

4. Create your job fair

Make your job fair stand out with our customisable event pages. Easily attract attendees by including a list of employers present, as well as some of the roles and opportunities they’re recruiting for.

5. Promote the fair

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6. Set up registration

Boost attendee numbers by streamlining your ticket sales. Online registration and mobile payment allow guests to check out in seconds, while QR code tickets mean easy check-in on the day of the fair.

How to set up a virtual job fair

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How to set up a job fair successfully

Discover our tips on how to put on a job fair attendees will love.

Set up company booths

Ask employers to bring branded marketing materials and merchandise to help attendees gain a better understanding of their company and its culture.

Anticipate attendee needs

Tag company booths with attributes — such as industry and employment type (full-time, part-time, or internship) — to help attendees find what they’re interested in.

Run workshops

Ensure attendees get the most out of your job fair by offering additional services on the day — think CV workshops, interview rooms, and career seminars.

Add refreshments

Keep food and drinks close by — such as water, tea, coffee, biscuits, and fruit — so attendees and employers can stay energised throughout the job fair.

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