Fall has arrived, and with it, cooler weather, pumpkin-spice lattes, a new semester, and job-fair season. Job fairs, which gather many employers in one location, are often seen as the purview of undergraduate job seekers, but that need not be the case. Doctoral students and new Ph.D.s who are considering their career options outside of academe can find much value in attending a job fair, whether it’s a general fair or one designed specifically for graduate students.
As methods of job searching go, job fairs have pros and cons. The pros: You get actual face time with recruiters, and therefore can tell them about your background and ask questions about their organization. The cons: Fairs can be loud and chaotic, and not everyone feels comfortable in that sort of environment. But with a bit of preparation, you can significantly increase your chances of having productive, on-the-spot conversations with potential employers. Read full article here.
