In category: Job Fairs
Will I Score a Job at a Cleared Job Fair
It depends. From the truly non-scientific canvassing we’ve done of the employers who attend our events, 6-7% of the attendees at an all clearance Cleared Job Fair will receive a job offer. That’s about a 1-in-15 chance of getting an offer. Those are pretty good odds. It’s… more
7 Job Fair Myths Exposed
We've been producing Cleared Job Fairs for ten years. During that time we've heard some cleared job seeker questions -- and seen certain behaviors -- over and over. What follows is a list of the most common misconceptions that security-cleared job seekers have about job fairs. 1… more
5 Things Job Seekers Do Wrong at Job Fairs
At the recent Cyber Job Fair we asked recruiters what they saw job seekers doing wrong. The things that make job seekers stumble right out of the gate. And we all know how critical first impressions are. Recruiters talk to hundreds of job seekers at each job fair, so the contras… more
Cleared Job Fair Feedback, the Toughest and Easiest Positions to Fill
At our recent Cleared Job Fairs we asked cleared recruiters several questions that cleared cleared job seekers will find of interest. We also asked Patra Frame to share with us some of the issues she saw while reviewing cleared resumes. Do you prefer receiving a resume as a PDF … more
I’m Seeking an Executive Position as I Transition Out of Civil Service, Why Would I Attend a Cleared Job Fair
I teach classes on career search and social media for transitioning government and military personnel. This question and my response below came from a senior professional at a recent class. Many of the tips are valid no matter your level within an organization. We understand th… more