Job Fair: Is it Worth Attending?

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants discussing their experiences and thoughts regarding attending job fairs as vendors. Participants share personal anecdotes, insights on booth setup, and the potential outcomes of such events.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shares their experience of attending a job fair and reports a high level of interest from attendees, with 68 people wanting to learn more about the business.
  • Another participant expresses interest in attending a job fair in September and appreciates the booth ideas shared by others.
  • Several users mention that the success of a job fair booth may depend on factors such as location and cost, with one participant stating that even one solid lead makes it worthwhile.
  • One participant notes that those in highly populated areas may have an advantage at job fairs.
  • Multiple participants compliment the booth displays and share ideas for improving their own setups, including the use of tri-fold boards and graphics.
  • One participant expresses excitement about their upcoming booth at a fair and hopes to achieve good results.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the effectiveness of job fairs, with some participants sharing positive experiences while others are still considering whether to participate. No clear consensus emerges on the overall value of attending job fairs.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences related to job fairs, including preparation, display ideas, and follow-up strategies. The discussion reflects a variety of perspectives on the potential benefits and challenges of participating in such events.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants considering participation in job fairs or looking for ideas on booth displays and engagement strategies may find this discussion informative.

Keep us updated on your recruits. I am very interested in hearing how many you get from this!
 
You are awesome as usual! I hope you get your 50 new team members!!
 
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Awe, that's sweet. Thanks!It's taking FOREVER to follow up with them all. So many messages. But I'm still working it! :D
 
Booth on Wednesday! Yeah!
 
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You go girl! :D
 
Awesome Sheila! Thanks so much for posting this! :love:I am so using this for my booth this weekend!:D


Jaye
 
I'd really be interested in seeing an update at 1 month and 2 months, to find out how many really turned into recruits. I'd also like to hear from someone who has done a more diverse job fair (as opposed to the one that Sheila did with Goodwill where the attendees are a bit more cash-strapped than most).
 
Hey Sheila---just wanted to thank you again for sharing those files. I just printed them off and am putting together my tri-fold board for my booth tomorrow. :)Quick question though...did you keep a copy of the page you made that says "all these..." and has the directional arrows?
 
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No, forgot to save it! LOL I did keep the check & it's posted on the 4 Shared page. I did a check for the Canadians too with their average amount. ;)Update:
  • Cooking show on 9/25 thinking about signing
  • Cooking show on 10/2 wants to sign & make it her first show
  • 2 who really wants to do it but trying to figure out how to get the money (I did a thread about the first one with ideas on how to get money)
  • 8 who are still expressing an interest in the opportunity
  • 56 that I'm still following up on! LOL
I had 68 recruit leads, but 71 contacts all together. 1 just wanted to be added to my customer list so she would get my newsletter. Done! Then 2 who expressed an interest in "just hosting". Of those 2, one just moved, but still wants to host & asked me to call back in 2-3 weeks when she can better assess her situation & hopefully schedule a date. And I'm having a hard time reaching the other one.
 
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Awesome display!!! I'm so happy that you shared your art! Your are a true angel!!! I hope that I have as much success as you did. I'm trying to get myself all setup to recruit and grow my business after getting laid off. This is all I have right now..Going to make the best of it!

Any other suggestions to recuit quickly would be appreciated.
 
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Don't try to sell the business opportunity. Be honest with them, tell them what you think about the company, what it's done for you (guessing you have a pretty good story if you got laid off & are using PC to fill the void in income) and go from there. Honesty and sharing will get you a lot further than trying to do a used car salesman's pitch. ;)
 
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Don't try to sell the business opportunity. Be honest with them, tell them what you think about the company, what it's done for you (guessing you have a pretty good story if you got laid off & are using PC to fill the void in income) and go from there. Honesty and sharing will get you a lot further than trying to do a used car salesman's pitch. ;)
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How many have you ended up signing?
 
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None yet, but I haven't given up hope. Most were saying they couldn't afford it. I had a handful who wanted to do it but were trying to get the money together. But hubby came in on that surprise visit and I dropped the ball. I didn't do anything for 3 weeks, then had fussy children who were not adjusting well to Daddy leaving, then they were sick, then Thanksgiving. I was thinking 3 days ago how I REALLY need to get going on these again. I haven't even put up the contact forms. They are still laying in piles here on the table next to me in the living room as a daily reminder! LOLI have some friends driving in tonight or early tomorrow morning. They will be leaving Mon morning and I'm hoping to get going on the leads again then. Going to market that they should ask friends/family to help them start their own business vs buying them a Christmas gift. ;)
 
wow good luck! You had an awesome display by the way.
 
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Thanks! Still following up with all those leads! Hubby coming to TX to visit twice hasn't helped. LOL
 
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