So, I attended a local Steamboat Springs job fair a week ago and I was very surprised to see how ineffective the recruiters were. The one thing that really surprised me was most employers asked the applicants standing in front of them to go to their website to fill out a application. Why would they not immediately take the applicants information and interview on the spot so as to not lose the potential new hire? Another disappointing observation (that I tend to see at every job fair) was that the recruiters would just sit and sit and sit and the applicants practically had to beg for information. WOW—they are selling their jobs — why would they not be more proactive about sharing their opportunities and employment brand?? As far as the job seekers go, some were going table by table talking to the recruiters and actively asking about opportunities and possible workstyle fits. Others walked in, walked around and walked out. Never knowing that the perfect job fit may have been there had they taken the time to talk to one of the (very un-excited to be there) recruiters. I hope the next job fair I attend is a bit more interactive from both the recruiters and the job seekers.

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