Can a job fair really help an individual find a good job?

I think it can help people who are genuinely looking for work as these fairs normally include tech schools & universities for those looking to improve their education to get the right job..well they do here in Australia anyway.

I've been through a few job fairs and neither one helped me land a job. Oh wait, one did, but not really. Haha. Here's my story: as a fresh grad, I joined a lot of job fairs, a lot were organized by the school, some I just heard about. Some job fairs I would be contacted and interviews, but these are manpower agencies so the chances of getting hired by a company is really low. I did get a chance in one job fair, there was this lady who was handing out fliers. They didn't have a booth or anything, just handed out fliers. It was for a teaching post, some clerical works or as a marketing staff. i held on to the paper cause i wanted to teach, and lo and behold, that was my first job ever.

Hello cartright, I have attended Job fairs for four years, there are advantages and disadvantages in going to job fairs. first, these companies are the ones in need of people really bad, but you need to go on with their application but rest assured that you will be prioritize compare to those who apply online. but it's too expensive, only a few had given me help through their call center trainings but after that i never got to the next level, like most specially in operations

I should think it does. But just be prepared for the exodus in the number of applicants as it usually is. Finding a job whether through a job fair or otherwise is just as tough and competitive. The best thing to get prepared for any job is to have the relevant skills matched. It pays to have a little more and be prepared for the questions likely asked during the interview. That's the cutting edge.

Yes it can definitely help an individual find a good job. There is a big variety of jobs you can choose depending on what you expertise in. The only thing in a job fair is that it is a big hassle and a sacrifice on time, because you will definitely find alot more people in the fair than you would expect!

I don't really know. I have only ever been to one, which did not help. I guess that being in the right place at the right time can always help: every opportunity should be grasped, as they do not always present themselves.

After being out of job for almost a year due to 9/11 I went to a job fair right around Thanksgiving of 2002. I ended up with a great job as a Administrative Assistant for a Hospital dealing with Behavioral Health. It was a wonderful job for the 5 years that I was there. So to answer your question "YES" it can help you find the job that you have been waiting for. Good Luck if you are looking for that great job.

Yes they do help a lot of job less people just don't be to choosy. If you are looking for a job make sure that you really need it and you will not choose what job they will give in a first place you will be the one choosing what would you apply for right. In my experience in hiring people from job fair most of graduates are very choosy and demanding and that is one reason while they fail during the initial interview. In this time of economic crisis it is really had to find god paying job as you might noticed some people are over qualified for the job but still they suit their selves to it.