Students at QMU fairs
Why attending a recruitment or career fair?
“Graduates complete Higher Education with a degree certificate. A few years ago, it was widely felt that this was enough to start the job-hunt. However, the job market is changing ….…Recruiters are no longer convinced of an individual’s ability to work effectively solely by a degree certificate.
Demand today is for graduates to be ‘ready for work’ with clear evidence of job specific skills”
(“Briefings on Employability 2”, ESECT)
Job recruitment at careers fairs
Job recruitment careers fairs offer a multitude of benefits to students/graduates. If you’re ambitious and organised you can get a lot out of a career fair, including;
- Honing your interview skills – Even if you aren’t offered a job, talking to prospective employers about graduate appointments gives you valuable confidence and experience of interviews.
- Expanding your network – Meeting job recruiters and even fellow graduates helps you build useful contacts for future reference.
- Learning industry information – Speaking to job recruitment professionals in your chosen sector is a great way to learn about the industry.
- Gathering information about companies – Investigating the kind of graduate placements offered by a company tells you a lot about that organisation as a whole.
Can I get a job in QMU fairs?
Most employers attending our fairs need staff soon after the fair. Sometimes employers use these events to raise the profile of their organisation among the student population, or to identify talents that can manage their organisations in the future or be top professionals.
One employer attending QM Autumn Recruitment Fair 2006 said:
“ Attending this event is very valuable for us; even just finding one good candidate makes it worth it attending recruitment fairs for us”.
QMU Work Experience Employer Day 2010
(Hospitality, Retail, Business, Marketing, Healthcare and Social Sciences)
When? Monday 11 October 2010 Time 11.30am to 13.30pm Where? Food for Thought, QMU
This is an opportunity to discover from employers how their recruitment processes operate. These processes range from part time work, placements, internships to graduate employment. Some employers may also offer some current or oncoming opportunities.
Participating employers to be confirmed
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