Has anyone hired employees thru a career fair? How do employers find quality candidates among so many people?
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I worked a career far less than a year ago. Yes there are a lot of candidates and it can be very overwhelming. The best thing to do is to have a few representatives from the company there to do on the spot interviews. The only candidates that should be getting these interviews are people who "stand out in the crowd." By saying this I mean people whose resumes AND personalities seem like the best fit for the company you are there for. Not just one OR the other.
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I graduated college a few years ago and not one of my friends got job by using the job search engines. It is much easier to talk to everyone you know and let them know you are searching and ask them for help. People are always happy to go out of their way to help with this. At least the ones I have spoken too.
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Yes, this one you can have others helping you find jobs.  Also, recruiting firms and headhunters may also help you pitch yourself to prospective employers.
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I would try a "headhunter". They get paid by the employer for their finding fee and there is no cost you you. The best way to find them is by asking people at job fairs or tempory employment companies that do not charge you, and most headhunters will be happy to give you other names. This is how I got a couple of jobs.
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THIS is a "brown nose" question that they use to see what TYPE of good dog you will be for them. Its nothing more than that. There is no RIGHT answer- theyre only wanting to see how MUCH you want this job compared to others with the same qualifications. Heres one thing that you can do. When this question is asked, its a coin flip- given that no matter what answer you provide theyre basically flipping a coin to see if its YOU or someone else they hire. Given this, you basically have to 'put it on the table' or in other words, youve got NOTHING TO LOSE so say this "because Im not only a team player who is capable of working on my own as well, but Im the canidate who has an interest in continuing my education in areas that will improve the companies overall performance. Such as attending seminars and conventions on current industry standards and areas that pertain to employee cohesion such as team building workshops that will better the workplace as a whole and not soley myself as an individual employee. My interest lies beyond having a paycheck at a job, Im seeking a career. How better to keep ones career than taking steps to ensure that the copmpany benefits by my presence?\n\n\nTheyre looking for the best brown noser. WITHOUT sounding like thats your goal. Like I said, when they ask you THAT, theyre already concidering other canidates, so youve got nothing to lose and you may be surpsied how they respond.
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The bigger the company, the more rules they have regarding hiring. They might have a rule that says they CANNOT promote from within until they've interviewed a certain number of candidates.  I know of one company that always puts their ads in the newspaper that no one ever reads (we have 2 newspapers in my city, one's legit and widely read, the other is run by a cult I think) because they DON'T want people to apply--- they've got a candidate in mind but can't promote them unless no qualified applicants turn up.   The company I work for does the opposite--- when they have a certain person in mind for a job, they write the job description in such a way that no one already on staff would be qualified to apply.  That lets them bring their own ringer in without having to turn any of us down.\n\nThere's a lot of reasons why a company may run an interview but not really intend to do any hiring.  There's not a lot you can do about it; that's just the way the world works. Keep looking for a job and try not to carry how bitter you are about this situation into your next interview. One day you will probably be the underqualified one being promoted from within and someone else will be thinking the same thing about you.
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HR?  Human Resources?  If so, what products are you offering?  Recruiting, benefits, employee relations?\nI would market to small employers that need HR expertise, but don't have the resources to have a full-time HR professional and to mid-sized employers that have HR staff but need the "bells and whistles".
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Well, sometimes employers or the Bosses will interview you first, if you pass them, you will have the co-workers and see how you get along with co-workers.  \n\nBosses only make decision on qualification and personal preference, but sometimes, if you have 2 candidates with similar background, they will leave that up to the co-workers.  Not surprised, the finally decision will be based on the co-workers!!
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YES..It happens everywhere. I agree with you..bunch of sh*tbags. It is sad especially when you are trying so hard to get a job and  you know you are qualified and they just want to say..You have a really good resume. I have to interview several more people first before making my decision but you are qualified. You will be hearing from me soon. Then no phone call.... What really ticks me is you are over qualified for the position.?? HUH?? How can you be over qualified for a position????????????????????????
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Although it really depends on what income you're looking for (as to the qualifications required), there is a sure-fire way to get hired in almost any type of economic environment:\n\nFind out exactly what the hiring manager's needs are (goals, objectives, concerns, issues, etc.) and show him/her how you can help them address these needs in a cost-effective way. If *you* don’t know how you can help them, they won’t figure it out - and won’t hire you.\n\nIt may seem to take more work to get that information, but if you walk in prepared to show them how you can make their life SO much easier, you will stand out above everyone else. Not only that… you don’t need to “look” for job openings. Just look for specific needs!\n\nAll the best in your search!
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how about this for motivation: your future employers are looking for people who will get the work done (thoroughly and in a timely manner). \n\nyou don't think so? if you look at any job application, you will be asked where you went to high school.... they want to know what kind of student you were. by that they will guage you on your performance while working for them. finally, consider this: who will get hired if it came down to a "d" student and an "a" student?
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Your odds of receiving a job just replying to classifieds are poor. The odds of only using company websites are even worse. Your not kissing up to people by getting to know them and asking about thier company. Talk to people you know, and ask to be introduced to people they know. Have 3 or 4 good questions to ask about a company, this will help you build a relationship with them. Your resume cannot say nearly as much about you as you can by knowing someone. Would you rather higher a stranger that seems qualified on paper, or someone similar that you know you can trust? Also, send out as many mailings as you can, they're cheap, you might get lucky.
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first, skills are not the only things that they look for in a person. as far as i know, attitude matters most.\nstill, how can they know you are good if they haven't seen you work? right? have you ever been called for an interview or exams? oops, before that, have you packaged your resume properly? there are people who say that the cover letter says it all. that some employers do not bother to check the resume and all if the cover letter stinks. is it properly made (grammar and spelling correct)? is it clear, brief and comprehensive? is it professional? does it sound serious? will it talk for you and land you the job? \nnext, your resume? how have you packaged it? and your picture, do you look presentable in your picture-i mean please be in a tie/barong or collared blouse with coat? ive seen some pictures people attach to their resume wherein they are wearing polo shirts or tshirts even! and please, polish your english. if ever you will be interviewed for a job that requires ability to speak english, dear, you grammar will fail you. and if you do get interviewed, be honest and articulate and come dressed properly!\nand be patient, some companies take so long a time before they hire people. my first job for a multinational took around three months from the time i submitted my resume to the time i got hired. my second job took arounnd six. patience is a virtue really. after all, kung hindi ukol, di bubukol\nbest of luck!
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I hate to say this, but it's still WHO you know more than WHAT you know. I was in a similar situation 8 months ago. After much searching and self-pity, I swallowed my pride and started to put the word out among friends and former business associates that I was out of work and looking. \n\nThe hardest part was admitting to former associates (customers, competitors, etc) that I was without a job. Once I overcame that, I was able to start talking freely with people. I got a job 2 months later with a former competitor and it's been the best career move of my life.\n\nI know it's hard for working guys to be without a job. Jobs give us our identity. Guys who meet for the first time always ask, "So what do you do?" This is why we go nuts when we can't find a job.\n\nMy suggestion is you start putting the word out among your friends, family, clubs, church, and with anyone else who knows you personally and who would be willing to give you a try, or at least vouch for you. Network, network, network. Don't be false or pretentious, but honestly tell people what your situation is. \n\nI don't remember the exact number, but I recently read somewhere that something like 80 or 90% of all jobs are still handed out through the "good ol' boy" network. That's not a bad thing. It only means that you're more likely to get hired if the person doing the hiring knows you or hears good things about you from what he/she considers a reliable source.\n\nHope that helps! Best wishes!
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Call back anyone who has interviewed you recently and talk to them.  Ask them if there is something you can do to improve your chances of hire!  Good luck.
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Just walk into various places that you go to and ask if theyre hiring. If they are, ask them for an application.
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I recently worked for a company that background checks on prospective new employees for our clients.\n\nWe checked social security numbers (to confirm that they belonged to the applicant, and to see the applicant's previous addresses), credit history, driving records, criminal record history (sometimes in every county and state where the applicant had lived) and sex offender databases.\n\nIn addition we contacted high schools and colleges to confirm what type of degree was received, and we verified professional licenses. We also contacted previous employers and personal references to ask about work habits and character.\n\nSome background checks are very in-depth, and some barely scratch the surface. It just depends on how savvy the company is, and how much they are willing to pay.