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     by Ron Frede

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Each month, we listen to you, the Bay Area worker or employer and hear what makes you tick.


QUESTION OF THE MONTH:

How do you use job fairs in your career search activity?

The following question was asked to people attending a job fair at the South San Francisco Conference Center.

Daren Shen Daren Shen
Pleasanton, CA

"To be able to use the various resources such as the resume critiquing, and visiting all the employer booths to be able to distribute my resume to a variety of companies."

Olivia Manansala

Olivia Manansala
Daly City, CA

"To find out what's out there! I have a job now, but a job fair allows me to review what's been happening since I've last looked for a job. A job fair provides a lot of avenues."

Dennis Saldajeno

Dennis Saldajeno
Daly, CA

"I like the job fair scene because it allows me to meet as many companies as possible in a short period of time. It can also give me the best opportunity to look for a job with numerous employers in other fields."

Ana Chen Ana Chen
San Jose, CA

"My reason for coming to this job fair is that I want to find a permanent job. I want to be able to work full time hours and work my way up with a good company, and be considered for promotions and raises."

Brian McCusker

Brian McCusker
Pacifica, CA

"I attend job fairs to explore new opportunities and see what's out there. I want to meet lots of people, and discuss other possibilities with them. I want to expand my abilities and consider other fields of work."
Anglia Jordon

Anglia Jordon
Redwood City, CA

"It's a great place to meet a lot of different people, not just the companies, but talk and network with others that are looking for different jobs. I also like to come to a neutral ground, and talk with more than one possible employer."

Thank you!  CareerCo expresses its thanks to you for your comments. We appreciate your candid remarks and wish you continuing success in your job search.


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