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We asked, "Why are Junior Achievement Career Fairs so impactful to local students?" and teachers answered! 📚✨ - Inspiration and Aspiration: Teachers shared that career fairs ignite students' passions and broaden their horizons by exposing them to a wide range of professions. Students leave feeling inspired and motivated to pursue their dreams. - Real-World Connections: Educators emphasized the importance of students meeting professionals and learning about various career paths firsthand. This real-world connection makes learning tangible and relevant. - Skill Development: Career fairs help students develop essential skills such as networking, communication, and critical thinking. Teachers noted that these events provide practical experiences that prepare students for future success. - Empowerment and Confidence: Teachers observed that students gain confidence in their abilities and career choices. Career fairs empower students by showing them the possibilities and pathways to achieve their goals. 🌍💼 JuniorAchievement.com #JACareerFairs #Inspiration #Education #FutureLeaders #StudentSuccess #CareerExploration #Empowerment #CommunityImpact

At SeeMeCV, we recognise the critical role that both physical and virtual interactions play in driving customer success. These interactions are not just complementary—they are essential to creating a seamless and impactful experience. On Day 1 of the NTU Job-In Fair 2024, the NTU Career & Attachment Office launched their highly anticipated hybrid career fair. Our Customer Success team was onsite, not only to provide technical advice but also to guide employers in optimising their virtual presence. By doing so, we ensured their booths were not just visible, but truly engaging, driving more traffic and fostering deeper connections. This event exemplifies the power of a hybrid approach: offering students the invaluable opportunity for face-to-face engagement with employers while leveraging the efficiency of digital tools, such as the easy sharing of CVs through the virtual platform. This combination allows students to focus on building relationships and exploring opportunities, while employers benefit from streamlined processes and wider reach. The key takeaway is clear—when physical and virtual experiences are thoughtfully integrated, they amplify each other, leading to higher engagement and better outcomes for all parties involved. We’re excited to see the careers that will be launched and the success stories that will emerge from this event. What strategies do you think are most effective in balancing physical and virtual interactions to drive success?

🌟 FMF Career Fair- 2024: A Journey of Dreams and Opportunities 🌟 The recently completed FMF Career Fair at the Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo was a resounding success, leaving an indelible mark on everyone who participated. It was a day filled with excitement, hope, and endless possibilities as our talented students embarked on their journey toward building fulfilling careers. From the moment the doors opened, the atmosphere was electric. Booths from numerous esteemed companies, both big and small, were set up, ready to meet our eager students. The fair was not just a platform for job opportunities but a space where students could network, gain insights, and gather invaluable advice from industry experts. We were thrilled to witness our students engaging confidently with potential employers, showcasing their skills, and seizing the opportunities presented to them. Their determination and enthusiasm were truly inspiring. A special thank you goes out to the organizing committee whose hard work and dedication made this event possible. The meticulous planning, coordination, and effort they put in were evident in every aspect of the fair. It was heartwarming to see our community come together to support the future leaders of tomorrow. In the words of one of our students, "The FMF Career Fair was a turning point for me. It opened doors I never knew existed and gave me the confidence to pursue my dreams." As we reflect on the success of this event, we are filled with pride and optimism. The future is bright for our students, and we are committed to continuing our support as they navigate their career paths. Here's to many more successful career fairs and to the bright futures of our students! 🌟 #FMFCareerFair #UniversityOfColombo #FutureLeaders #CareerOpportunities #SuccessStories 🌟

❓ Has “Scan the QR Code” replaced “Go to the Website” as a career fair 'toxic practice'? Every year at this time, since it was first published in the August 2016 NACE Journal, I have posted a link [I'll drop in Comments] to this Op-Ed I wrote: “Career Fairs are NOT Dead”. Simply stated, although the technology has certainly evolved, the cause-and-effect of the career fair experience remains constant: if students get “blown off” [their term] by recruiters directing them to scan their resume to a QR code and/or to visit their website in lieu of a ‘genuine conversation’, that telegraphs disinterest in them – at best. 👉 Here’s how I concluded the 2016 Op-Ed: “What I find intriguing is that the more we introduce technology into the recruitment toolkit, the more value students place on the type of face-to-face interactions that occur at career fairs”.  It’s eight years later, and I wouldn’t change a word. 👈

You can view (your time at) university in two ways. The last step of your academic 🎓 career OR the first step of your professional career. Either you’ll: Prioritize activities that strengthen 💪 your results OR Prioritize activities that strengthen your employability skills Focus on gaining knowledge in the classroom OR Focus on applying knowledge 📚 in extracurricular activities Attend career fairs "if you have the time" OR Make the time ⏰ to attend career fairs Think your graduate job search starts in your final year OR Know your graduate job search🔎 starts early on View yourself as a uni student OR View yourself as a young professional 👨💼 So when you finish either you’re about to start preparing for your professional career OR you’ve been preparing for it for four years.

ScarMatrix Takes the Red Carpet: A Triumph at the University of South Asia Career Fair! Amidst the vibrant atmosphere of the University of South Asia Career Fair, ScarMatrix proudly graced the red carpet, marking a momentous success for our team. The event, held under the guidance of the esteemed Madam Zobia Zafar, was a splendid showcase of talent and innovation. As our logo adorned the red carpet, it symbolized more than just a brand presence—it represented the synergy of ScarMatrix with the dynamic spirit of the students and the progressive vision of the University of South Asia. The red carpet was not just a walkway; it was a journey of connections, opportunities, and shared aspirations. ScarMatrix values the importance of such events as they create a bridge between industry leaders and the promising talent of tomorrow. We extend our deepest gratitude to Madam Zobia Zafar for her unwavering support and guidance. ScarMatrix is not just a company; it's a community driven by innovation, mentorship, and the pursuit of excellence. The #success on the red carpet is not just ours; it belongs to every team member, every student we interacted with, and every visionary who believes in the power of collaboration. Here's to the success witnessed on the red carpet—a testament to ScarMatrix's commitment to fostering talent, embracing opportunities, and creating a future where innovation knows no bounds. #ScarMatrix #RedCarpetSuccess #UniversityOfSouthAsia #CareerFairTriumph #InnovationJourney

We were just discussing this yesterday at Princeton University. As a graduate student, I had the opportunity to help organize the first graduate student career meetup in 2015 and was specifically responsible for reaching out to humanities PhDs to invite them to promote their companies. What I found was that there is a lack of infrastructure for humanities recruiting — while many companies budgeted such career fairs and invested in recruiting science PhDs, the types of companies who might love to employ humanities PhDs didn’t necessarily have the resources to attend such events. There are amazing humanities PhDs who have pursued diverse and impressive careers! But these narratives aren’t always visible and the strong impression students get when they’re in the thick of things is that their skills aren’t valued on the job market. How can we change that narrative?

🤍The Career Fairs are just around the corner, and what better way to prepare than to gain insightful advice from actual recruiters! We’ll hear from Ally Financial on how to market your skills and succeed at a career fair! 🩵Taking place 2 days before the COB Career Fair and a week before the All Majors Internship and Job Fair, this is the perfect event to help you prepare! #wibp #niu #womeninbusiness #studentorganization #collegeofbusiness

Help Your Student Conquer Career Fairs! Universities are buzzing with Fall semester energy! That often means Career Fairs are just around the corner! Equipping students with the right skills to navigate these events can be the difference between landing a dream job or internship and feeling lost in the crowd. That's why we're hosting a FREE webinar: "Crack the Career Fair Code!" In this session, students will learn: - How to research and prepare for companies attending the fair. - Make a lasting impression. - Essential communication skills to impress recruiters. ...and more! Help your students unlock their career potential! Register for the webinar today: https://lnkd.in/g9FTr5r9 #careerfair #careeradvice #studentsuccess #webinar #careercoaching #internship #firstjob #gradlanding