Jobs Fairs Everywhere - May/June Edition

Virtual and in-person events - bring your resume and elevator speech

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Do you or someone you know need a job or looking for other options? Did you know there are virtual and in-person job fairs almost every day in Philly? All you need is your resume, some talking points, and a little determination, and you, too, can find a new job.

Here are the Top 3 places to find a job fair and some of them will even help you update your resume and prep for your interview:

The Free Library of Philadelphia

Everybody needs a library card and should try to visit their local library a few times a year. The library is such an underutilized resource. In addition to books, they have countless workshops resume writing to basic computer classes - both in-person and virtually. For example:

Monday, May 22, 2023 - PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance at Lillian Marrero Library Call 215-685-9794 to confirm the time - Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance.

Saturday, June 3, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - Youth Job Fair at West Oak Lane Library
Young people, ages 12 - 24, are invited to come to the West Oak Lane Library's Youth Job Fair from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We encourage all participants to bring copies of their resume and to dress casual.  You will have access to summer employment, apprenticeships, and more.

Eventbrite

Eventbrite is an event platform for all types of events including job fairs.

Virtual Job and Career Fair - Tuesday, May 24, 2023, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Virtual Job Fair from JobFairX and Cloud Hire

Attending this job fair will save you time and energy finding a job. You may have already sent dozens of resumes to employers, only to wonder why they don’t get back to you. The key is getting in front of the right recruiter or hiring manager at the right time. Register today to make sure you’re one of the candidates hired at this job fair.

CareerLink – PA Employment Agency

CareerLink is a state employment agency with county offices so here are some pointers to help you find a job fair:- Go to the site and click on Events and then put in your zip code- Then narrow your search to your county or city.

Other Job Resources

Indeed – is a great job platform but remember always try to send a cover letter with a few points that aligned with the job description and send a thank you letter after an interview

Looking for an internship or paid community service opportunity?

Think about AmeriCorps – there are over 30 programs in Philadelphia, and they are a great career launching pad or place to serve during a gap year.

Digital Fellows Program

Community Resource Corps (CRC)

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Starting June 5, 2023, the CRC will be recruiting 30 new corps members for their Fall 2023 Cohort - this is the perfect paid service opportunity for recent graduates.

For Teens & Young Adults - WorkReady Summer Opportunities

Thank you for reading and good luck with your job search. Please let me know if you attend one of these events.

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Thank you for reading and good luck in your job search.