We talk to a number of people about recruitment fairs - what they are, how to prepare for them, what to expect and how to make the most of your time when you are there.
Taking part in the podcast:
Terry Jones, careers advisor for Kings College, London, who talks about preparation - what to do before you get to the fair.
He said: "I am the deputy head of the Careers Service at King's College working for the GraduateSchool. My work at the moment is about developing the skills of graduate students so they can be effective and successful in the workplace.
"Lots of my clients are scientists currently but I have worked with a complete range of students form artists and craftspeople to economists and technologists to medics and nurses. What they have in common is a collective lack of self-confidence about their ability to achieve their goals. I try and put a stop to that."
Daniel Rowles, managing director of ai-digital.com, who talks about all the other activites that run alongside the employer stands at a fair.
He said: "As the managing director of the business, it's my responsibility to keep the business running smoothly and to work with our team to keep our customers happy.
"My particular focus is on technical consultancy and promoting the company through a range of marketing activities including public speaking and podcasting."
Raj Dohil - a graduate recruiter for Enterprise - a company which has been voted by BusinessWeek Magazine as "one of the Best Places to Launch a Career" three years in a row. She talks about why it's important for recruiters to take part in these fairs and what she looks for in candidates.
And finally, Riman Ettarh, a graduate who was recruited by Enterprise at a recent fair. He talks about his experience and gives some sound advice for anyone thinking that a recruitment fair is not for them.
