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Reverse Job
Fair; a non-traditional way to find employment
Instead of a traditional job fair where employers set up booths and
jobseekers circulate among the booths, jobseekers eagerly wait at their
tables with a stack of their resumes while employers walk amongst the
displays and determine who they want to speak with as a good candidate
to bring into their company. Since it has become more important than
ever to stand out in today’s job search, a "reverse" job fair helps job
seekers market their skills, attitude and abilities to find
employment. OhioMeansJobs Darke County is co-sponsoring a Reverse
Job Fair on August 26th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Ft. Piqua Plaza,
Piqua, OH
In order for the job seeker to be prepared for such an event, there
will be a required “Boot Camp” a week prior to the Reverse Job
Fair. These mandatory sessions prepare the job seeker with
mock interviews, top notch resumes, marketing ideas and preparation for
their less than 60 second elevator speech. Haircuts and clothing
have been graciously donated by area businesses and will be available
for those who need help with these items.
“The employers love the concept as this assists with the pre-screening
and speeds up the hiring process” said Sherry Mueller with the
OhioMeansJobs Darke County Workforce Development. “The employers
get more of an idea of job skills and know these individuals are more
assertive”. The job seekers benefit tremendously as well,
not only by the preparation of the boot camp, but also knowing they are
getting to meet with the company representatives in person.
With today’s technology of internet applications and the hiring
managers taking on more tasks, it is almost unheard of to stop into a
business and be able to speak with these overtasked individuals.
The Reverse Job Fair gives the job seeker that one on one time to
promote their skills and shake hands with these decision makers.
After the event, the job seeker is contacted weekly to determine their
progress in securing employment. According to statistics
from previous Reverse Job Fairs in Ohio, the following results have
been determined:
1 Week after the Reverse Job Fair: 5.66% have returned to work
2 Weeks after the RJF: 20.75%
3 Weeks after the RJF: 26.42%
4 Weeks after the RJF: 30.19% have returned to work!
A typical job fair results in a 1.2% placement rate per a 2013 Source
of Hire report.
The OhioMeanjsJobs Center of Darke County is honored to be able to
participate in this regional event and encourages our local businesses
and job seekers the opportunity as well. Pre-registration
is mandatory, please e-mail us at ReverseJobFair@jfs.ohio.gov
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