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Job Fairs

Stew68
Stew68 Posts: 814 Forumite
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Hi all,

I'm planning on attending my first job fair next week but I was wondering what kind of attire is normally worn. Do I need to go for the full on interview suit or would "smart casual" be more suitable.

The job fair is just one company recruiting for many posts rather than lots of different companies.

Thanks in advance for any help.
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  • dave4545454
    dave4545454 Posts: 2,025 Forumite
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    interview suit as there will be huge competition for each job due to the 8 million+ unemployment levels. good luck
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  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    dave4545454 wrote: »
    interview suit as there will be huge competition for each job due to the 8 million+ unemployment levels. good luck

    That is a lot of hidden unemployed - the figure is actually around 2.5 million.
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  • CCFC_80
    CCFC_80 Posts: 1,289 Forumite
    dmg24 wrote: »
    That is a lot of hidden unemployed - the figure is actually around 2.5 million.

    I agree that it is not anywhere near 8 million but would be considerably above 2.5 million. Not everyone out of work claims JSA you know, which is how the unemployed figures are still calculated.
  • Oldernotwiser
    Oldernotwiser Posts: 37,425 Forumite
    Jobseekers go to job fairs booted and suited, having done their research on the companies who are attending and with a decent supply of CVs to hand out.
  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,920 Forumite
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    andy46 wrote: »
    I agree that it is not anywhere near 8 million but would be considerably above 2.5 million. Not everyone out of work claims JSA you know, which is how the unemployed figures are still calculated.

    Of course, but if people choose not to be counted ...
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  • 1984ReturnsForReal_2
    1984ReturnsForReal_2 Posts: 15,431 Forumite
    dmg24 wrote: »
    Of course, but if people choose not to be counted ...


    Those inactive its close to double your 2.5m
    Not Again
  • scooby088
    scooby088 Posts: 3,385 Forumite
    I would never goto a job fair in a suit as i don't own one, i would just smart casual.
  • Oldernotwiser
    Oldernotwiser Posts: 37,425 Forumite
    scooby088 wrote: »
    I would never goto a job fair in a suit as i don't own one, i would just smart casual.

    Obviously you can't wear something you don't own but what would you wear for an interview?
  • greytroot
    greytroot Posts: 619 Forumite
    After attending many a job fair as a recruiter and a punter I can honestly say there are usually very few actual jobs on offer! I await to be berated by those that are in the "know":j!
    You cant take the trousers off an elephant!
  • diable
    diable Posts: 5,258 Forumite
    Depends on where you live your age what jobs are on offer as you may need to do your homework and decide whether its still worth going.
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