How To Get The Most Out Of Military Job Fairs

Military job fairs are a great place to find a new career, so long as you know how to navigate them.

Military job fairs can be a major help when a transitioning job seeker or reserve component service member is faced with a bewildering array of voices saying they want to help hire military. It can be overwhelming to figure out where to begin when looking for that first civilian career. Job fairs can be a good place to start.

Most active-duty military installations host job fairs a few times a year for the transitioning population. These hiring events are either run by the installation transition program or by a third-party organization. These events are a good way to get your feet wet and offer some exposure to national and local opportunities, in one place.

Having attended a large variety of military job fairs throughout the United States in the course of my civilian career as a recruiter for various organizations; a few tips come to mind for someone taking the plunge for the first time.