How do you attract candidates at a job fair?

Also question is, how do you attract students at a career fair?

The short answer to getting more employers to attend your career fairs, she says, is engaging them with face-to-face contacts, phone calls, and word-of-mouth from key contacts. Increase the student-employer interaction—One community college uses a scavenger hunt app to bring together students and employers.

Secondly, how can an employer stand out at a job fair? 10 Tips for Maximizing Your Career Fair Experience as an Employer

1. Decide on booth setup, practice and ensure everything is properly packed.
2. Have promotional materials printed.
3. Decide if you're accepting resumes.
4. Know which positions you are actively trying to fill.
5. Bring business cards and wear a nametag.
6. Arrive in plenty of time to set up.

People also ask, how do you recruit a job fair?

During the job fair

1. Speak to as many job seekers as possible. You'll increase the chances of finding qualified candidates.
2. Keep interviews within specific timeframes.
3. Write down notes during interviews.
4. Gather candidates' resumes and contact details.
5. Let candidates know of next steps.
6. Answer candidates' questions.

How do I get my career fair booth to stand out?

6 Tips for Setting Up an Eye-Catching Job Fair Booth

1. Be Prepared and Professional. Job fair attendees should know the name of your tech startup without having to ask.
2. Use Technology. You don't need to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on new technology to use at a job fair.
3. Consider a Contest or Giveaway.
4. Be Present.
5. Offering Something Free.
6. Advertise Open Positions.