The Joliet Regional Job Fair is a collaborative effort among Joliet Junior College Career Services and Workforce Development departments, Will County Workforce Services and Illinois Department of Employment Security.
Register Your Company
Register your company for the Joliet Regional Job Fair and meet face-to-face with hundreds of potential candidates.
Various levels of tax-deductible sponsorship opportunities are available to employers participating in the Joliet Regional Job Fair. Sponsorship will help your company gain extensive visibility and will be instrumental in assisting the Career Services Center with providing quality programs and services to JJC students and community members. Please review the chart below to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and benefits.
If you are interested in sponsoring the Joliet Regional Job Fair, please indicate which level while registering.
| PLATINUM - $750 (limit 3) | GOLD - $500 (limit 6) | SILVER - $250 (unlimited) |
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| All SILVER benefits plus: | All SILVER benefits plus: | Benefits: |
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Full page color job fair guidebook ad |
Half page color job fair guidebook ad (gold level only) | Company logo in job fair guidebook |
| Recognition on job fair digital signage | Premiere parking space for 2 reps | Recognition on job fair website |
| Concourse table display showcase* | Two additional lunches at no cost | Recognition on job fair signage and promotional materials |
| On-site interview space during fair | Premier booth location |
* Sponsorships include the $100 registration fee.
To be qualified as an employer to use Career Services:
Please check Employer Qualifications before registering (see tab above).
On the hunt for a new job? Find your next big opportunity at the Joliet Regional Job Fair! Network with local employers from a variety of industries and apply for positions in almost any field. RESUME AND PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE REQUIRED
We are looking forward to working with all the employers who will be participating this year. Thank you to our generous sponsors:
Please check back often as this list will be updated weekly.
Start with a strong handshake and a practiced introduction when meeting your first employer. Direct eye contact is also essential when making a first impression. As you introduce yourself include information such as name, college major, work skills and experience, and date available for employment. The recruiter also may ask about your qualifications as they relate to the position, so be ready to discuss several of your strengths.
Be flexible when targeting your employers of interest and manage your time effectively. There may be long lines for the popular employers, especially at the beginning of the Job Fair. Manage your time by visiting other employers until the lines are shorter. Your time at the Job Fair has been well spent if you have visited at least 12 employers during the course of the day.
Be open-minded. Employers consider your experience and skills, not just your education. Introduce yourself to the employers even if your experience is not in demand. If they are not hiring for your area of expertise, ask them to forward your resume to the appropriate department in their company. It is also helpful to ask for a contact name in order to follow up in the future.
Listen effectively when standing in line for a recruiter. You can learn about the position and the employer by listening to what is being said to the person ahead of you in line. Network with other candidates by exchanging information about employers with whom you have made contact.
Take notes. Accurate information will be needed for follow-ups done after the Job Fair. Make notes on the company listing as well as ask for a business card and company information from the recruiter with whom you are speaking.
Follow up with employers after the job fair. Resumes left behind act as a reminder and reinforce the impression you have made with the recruiter. However, do not rely on the recruiter to contact you after the fair.
Identify at least 5 - 10 positions you would like to learn more about and contact the employer by phone or by sending a thank you letter within two weeks of the Job Fair. Initiative is the key to obtaining an offer from an employer you met at the Job Fair.
