
Finding and retaining skilled labor and talent has become an increasingly formidable challenge for employers. From manufacturing to the hospitality industry, employers are scratching their heads trying to figure out how to fill important roles and keep their doors open and businesses running. Common strategies include offering sign-on bonuses, flexible hours, and enticing benefits. Even with all of those perks, good employees are still hard to come by. That’s why job recruiting events have become an important part of the overall recruitment process. Read on to find out our best recruiting event tips - and how to find the best tent - for your job fair booth.
Advance planning is essential for a successful recruitment event. Start by getting your team together to brainstorm recruiting events ideas. Check to see if there is an upcoming community or campus recruitment event that your company can participate in. Other planning tips include:
The logistics for your event begin with the time, place, and venue. Will it be an outdoor or indoor event? Either way, you will need some kind of designated booth space. Indoor tents are perfect for career fair events since they are affordable, portable, and easy to set up, take down and store. They are also a sound investment since they can be reused for additional job fairs, trade shows, and other purposes. Other logistics to consider include:
Your job fair booth will only be successful if people turn out for the event! That’s why it is so important to not only promote the job fair externally but also internally. And promotion doesn’t end when the event is over; follow-up is equally important. The following checklist will help keep you on track:
The devil is in the details - especially for career fair booths. After all, you often are competing with many other employers for the attention and mindshare of highly coveted future employees. That means that your recruitment booth has to stand out from the competition and attract those candidates to your job fair booth. Think about the following:
In today’s competitive job market, you need to take advantage of every job fair event possible. If you’re feeling defeated about the lack of candidates, keep in mind the things that you love about your company, and don’t be afraid to share. Part of what makes your company unique is you and your team! If you are enthusiastic about what you do, it’s bound to be contagious. Just be sure to fill your booth with people who are equally excited about the opportunities you have to offer. To get started, shop for tents and canopies at American Tent. Contact us to start building the perfect booth and make your next job fair booth a smashing success!
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