Should I go to job fair???

ladytunechi · Nov 27, 2013

It probably wouldn't hurt! Is the job fair specific for nursing or hospitals? I would find out what hospitals/etc. are going to be there and decide from there. But I think it's worth it just to get your resume in the hands of a recruiter!

Alherm · Nov 28, 2013

I spent 5 month looking for a job as a new grad. It's because I went to a job fair that I got the interview that offered me a job in a hospital. I do remember going and being told that only 3 of the booths would consider a new grad. I talked to those 3 booths and then went back up to the main desk to inquire as to why I couldn't talk to anyone else. She told me that I could knock myself out and talk to everyone, but was told that only those 3 would consider me. I went to all the other booths and everyone said they'd call me that week to schedule an interview. Only one hospital called me the day after the job fair. We set up the interview on the following day and I was offered a job on the spot. I can't guarantee that you will have the same experience. I will admit that I was "invited" to another job fair where once I was told they don't hire new grads. I drove an hour and a half for that fair and was furious once I was turned away. Now, I'm very fortunate to have an even better job than my first job as a nurse. I encourage you to attend any and all job fairs to get your name out there. Best of luck to you!

DixieGrace · Dec 7, 2013

I saw there is a Houston Chronicle Job Fair .

So did you go to the job fair. If yes how was it?