Job Fairs
Veteran job fairs can be overwhelming for the unprepared, but with the right mindset and preparation, you can make a great first impression. Avoid the trap of wandering around aimlessly from booth to booth. This collection of resources will provide you with the tools and tips to enable you to walk into a veterans career fair with a clear mission.
Includes:
- 3 key tips to career fair success
- Delivering your elevator pitch
- Career fair calendar
Featured Resources
Current Career Fair Calendar
Since 2006, we have been conducting career fairs across the nation. By the end of 2015, we'll have held over 700 events in over 55 different cities. Each time an event is held, over 300 post-event interviews are generated, and an average of 120 military veteran job seekers receive job offers...
3 Key Tips to Use Career Fairs to Find Your Next Job as a Military Veteran
Searching for a civilian job can be tricky. Luckily, we at RecruitMilitary have hosted 670 veteran job fairs specifically for military veterans in the past nine years, and we know what it takes to be successful at a veteran career fair. We’ve distilled our experience into a webinar, “3 Key Tips...
Crafting Your Elevator Pitch
Learn the basics of an elevator pitch so you can nail those introductions and get the interview!
If you'd like to go deeper into the mechanics of crafting your elevator pitch, along with seeing an example of one, check out our full webinar, .
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JOB FAIR SPECIAL REPORT: What Job Seekers Want to Know
When it comes to putting on high-quality military-to-civilian job fairs, RecruitMilitary has little competition. We have been doing this since 2006, and we have become known as the premium brand in this recruitment niche.
We owe much of our success to being good listeners and good advisers. One...
Job Search Advice - Tips for Working a Veteran Hiring Event
Job seekers who attend a RecruitMilitary Veteran job fair or any other military-to-civilian job fair, career fair, hiring event, etc., can improve their chances of finding a great job lead by following these simple tips.
Opportunities Abound if You Visit Each Booth
If you attend a veteran hiring fair, STOP at EVERY table. A banner does not tell you all there is about that company. They may have an opportunity that’s just right for you, but you’ll never know it if you pass them by.
Tongue-Tied at a Veteran Career Fair? Try These Talking Points.
Recruiters at veteran career fairs want to know about your development, team work, and leadership abilities. Before you make your approach, it’s best to have a few talking points in mind.