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Local Hiring Events in VA!
Job Fairs are a great way to network and meet employers.
Corporate Gray Military-Friendly Job Fair
Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th Street Virginia Beach VA
February 26, 2020
Meet dozens of military-friendly employers face-to-face at one of the most professional career events in Virginia. Sponsored by Corporate Gray, which has a reputation for getting the best companies and the best candidates together for an efficient and effective experience, this event is especially for transitioning and former/retired military members and military spouses. Open to all branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard), all ranks (Enlisted Personnel and Officers), and all occupational specialties. Free and open to all candidates.
Participating Organizations: Our Military-Friendly Job Fairs typically include dozens of employers – Defense Contractors, Large Fortune 500 firms, Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies. Participants continue to register until the week of the job fair, so check the website for updates: www.corporategray.com
One hour career-related presentations will take place at 8 a.m. and Job Fair booths will be open from 9 a.m. until 12 Noon.
Business attire. Free parking. Bring plenty of resumes. Pre-registration is highly recommended: www.corporategray.com
Event type: Job Fair Event Template
Sponsored / Hosted by: Corporate Gray
City: Virginia Beach
State: VA
Event Website: www.corporategray.com…
February 26, 2020
Meet dozens of military-friendly employers face-to-face at one of the most professional career events in Virginia. Sponsored by Corporate Gray, which has a reputation for getting the best companies and the best candidates together for an efficient and effective experience, this event is especially for transitioning and former/retired military members and military spouses. Open to all branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard), all ranks (Enlisted Personnel and Officers), and all occupational specialties. Free and open to all candidates.
Participating Organizations: Our Military-Friendly Job Fairs typically include dozens of employers – Defense Contractors, Large Fortune 500 firms, Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies. Participants continue to register until the week of the job fair, so check the website for updates: www.corporategray.com
One hour career-related presentations will take place at 8 a.m. and Job Fair booths will be open from 9 a.m. until 12 Noon.
Business attire. Free parking. Bring plenty of resumes. Pre-registration is highly recommended: www.corporategray.com
Event type: Job Fair Event Template
Sponsored / Hosted by: Corporate Gray
City: Virginia Beach
State: VA
Event Website: www.corporategray.com…
Washington D.C./Arlington, VA Security Clearance Career Fair
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel, 900 S Orme St Arlington, VA 22204
March 10, 2020
Don't miss out on the Washington D.C./Arlington, VA Career Event scheduled for 03/10/2020.
Dice and ClearanceJobs host over 90 Career Fairs each year. There will be great employers there looking to fill their open positions! Coompanies attending are soon to come!
Event type: Job Fair Event Template
Sponsored / Hosted by: DHI Career Events
City: Reston
State: VA
Event Website: www.targetedjobfairs.com…
March 10, 2020
Don't miss out on the Washington D.C./Arlington, VA Career Event scheduled for 03/10/2020.
Dice and ClearanceJobs host over 90 Career Fairs each year. There will be great employers there looking to fill their open positions! Coompanies attending are soon to come!
Event type: Job Fair Event Template
Sponsored / Hosted by: DHI Career Events
City: Reston
State: VA
Event Website: www.targetedjobfairs.com…
Arlington Job Fair March 19, 2020 - Career Fair
Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City 2650 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA
March 19, 2020
Meet face to face with top employers hiring for Sales, Customer Service, Retail, Financial Services, Management, I.T., Government positions and more!
This hiring event is FREE to Job Seekers.
You are invited to attend our upcoming Job Fair, attendance is free! This will be a great opportunity to meet local, regional, and Fortune 500 Companies with immediate job openings in your area. Our events are open to executive level experienced professionals as well as entry level and recent college graduates. This is your chance to meet directly with hiring managers! Make sure to register so that companies can review your resume prior to attending the career fair.
Many career opportunities include some/all of the following:
- Base salary plus commission
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Car/Gas allowance
- Healthcare
- Stock Options
- Retirement Plans
- Sales Awards/Bonuses/Trips
Be prepared: Plan to take updated crisp resumes to a career fair, prepare to interview on the spot, dress to impress: Professional Attire is Required
Are you an employer? Are you in need of high quality candidates? Contact Kevin McCrea @ kevin@kmjfairs.com or call 508-981-6995
Event type: Job Fair Event Template
Sponsored / Hosted by: Coast to Coast Career Fairs
City: Arlington
State: VA
Event Website: www.c2cjobfairs.com…
March 19, 2020
Meet face to face with top employers hiring for Sales, Customer Service, Retail, Financial Services, Management, I.T., Government positions and more!
This hiring event is FREE to Job Seekers.
You are invited to attend our upcoming Job Fair, attendance is free! This will be a great opportunity to meet local, regional, and Fortune 500 Companies with immediate job openings in your area. Our events are open to executive level experienced professionals as well as entry level and recent college graduates. This is your chance to meet directly with hiring managers! Make sure to register so that companies can review your resume prior to attending the career fair.
Many career opportunities include some/all of the following:
- Base salary plus commission
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Car/Gas allowance
- Healthcare
- Stock Options
- Retirement Plans
- Sales Awards/Bonuses/Trips
Be prepared: Plan to take updated crisp resumes to a career fair, prepare to interview on the spot, dress to impress: Professional Attire is Required
Are you an employer? Are you in need of high quality candidates? Contact Kevin McCrea @ kevin@kmjfairs.com or call 508-981-6995
Event type: Job Fair Event Template
Sponsored / Hosted by: Coast to Coast Career Fairs
City: Arlington
State: VA
Event Website: www.c2cjobfairs.com…
Washington DC Career Fair
Holiday Inn Rosslyn at Key Bridge 1900 North Fort Myer Dr Arlington VA
March 19, 2020
What to expect...
You'll meet face-to-face with hiring decision-makers from some of the areas top employers. Dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes, because they're here to hire.
Walk in and start interviewing, it's that simple. Save time, money and effort interviewing with multiple companies in one day at one location. Many of these companies have several openings and are eager to meet with you. You're no longer just a piece of paper. Attend the career fair and get in front of decision makers.
What are you waiting for?... Let us know you're coming and register today
Event type: Job Fair Event Template
Sponsored / Hosted by: Choice Career Fairs
City: Arlington
State: VA
Event Website: choicecareerfairs.com…
March 19, 2020
What to expect...
You'll meet face-to-face with hiring decision-makers from some of the areas top employers. Dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes, because they're here to hire.
Walk in and start interviewing, it's that simple. Save time, money and effort interviewing with multiple companies in one day at one location. Many of these companies have several openings and are eager to meet with you. You're no longer just a piece of paper. Attend the career fair and get in front of decision makers.
What are you waiting for?... Let us know you're coming and register today
Event type: Job Fair Event Template
Sponsored / Hosted by: Choice Career Fairs
City: Arlington
State: VA
Event Website: choicecareerfairs.com…
Veteran Hiring Conference
Contact Orion for Location Information . United States, US
March 22–23, 2020
Please visit Orion's website for important information: www.oriontalent.com . You must be invited to attend prior to event. Orion Talent hiring events are free to attend, but are by invitation only. Please visit our website for more information. An Orion Hiring Conference is your chance to interview with hiring managers for positions that are a match with your background, skills and preferences. Orion holds approximately 75 hiring conferences each year in cities throughout the nation, and the conference will feature positions throughout that region of the country. Orion focuses on corporations that value the unique skills and experiences of the military service member, and often the interviewers are Orion Alumni. An Orion Hiring Conference is not a Job Fair. Attendance is by invitation only, and you will have private interviews with Hiring Managers that are pre-arranged based on your background and preferences, allowing you to research the company and industry beforehand. In addition, we offer a full day of interview preparation, briefings on the interviewing companies and positions (often times presented by the hiring managers themselves), and opportunities for you to network with other job seekers as well as the client companies. As with all of Orion's services, there is no fee of any kind for our job seekers to attend an Orion Hiring Conference. Hiring Conference is the best opportunity to interview with several companies committed to the hiring process in just a few days. #www.jobfairsin.com/orion-international
Event type: Job Fair Event Template
Sponsored / Hosted by: Orion Talent
City: Norfolk
State: VA
Event Website: www.oriontalent.com…
March 22–23, 2020
Please visit Orion's website for important information: www.oriontalent.com . You must be invited to attend prior to event. Orion Talent hiring events are free to attend, but are by invitation only. Please visit our website for more information. An Orion Hiring Conference is your chance to interview with hiring managers for positions that are a match with your background, skills and preferences. Orion holds approximately 75 hiring conferences each year in cities throughout the nation, and the conference will feature positions throughout that region of the country. Orion focuses on corporations that value the unique skills and experiences of the military service member, and often the interviewers are Orion Alumni. An Orion Hiring Conference is not a Job Fair. Attendance is by invitation only, and you will have private interviews with Hiring Managers that are pre-arranged based on your background and preferences, allowing you to research the company and industry beforehand. In addition, we offer a full day of interview preparation, briefings on the interviewing companies and positions (often times presented by the hiring managers themselves), and opportunities for you to network with other job seekers as well as the client companies. As with all of Orion's services, there is no fee of any kind for our job seekers to attend an Orion Hiring Conference. Hiring Conference is the best opportunity to interview with several companies committed to the hiring process in just a few days. #www.jobfairsin.com/orion-international
Event type: Job Fair Event Template
Sponsored / Hosted by: Orion Talent
City: Norfolk
State: VA
Event Website: www.oriontalent.com…
Northern VA / Washington DC Career Fair - Sales & Management
Sheraton Reston 11810 Sunrise Valley Dr. Reston VA
March 25, 2020
Meet face to face with multiple decision makers hiring business development, sales and sales management professionals across many industries at companies ranging from small local businesses clear on up to Fortune 500 corporations.
Our events are open to executive level experienced professionals as well as entry level and recent college graduates. This is your chance to meet and shake hands with hiring managers!
Northern VA/Washington DC Career Fair
March 25th, 2020 – 6pm Sharp
Sheraton Reston
11810 Sunrise Valley Dr.
Reston, VA 20191
Job seekers: Register to attend by submitting your resume www.unitedcareerfairs.com
Employers: Contact us at 847-428-1118 or go to www.unitedcareerfairs.com for more info.
Event type: Job Fair Event Template
Sponsored / Hosted by: United Career Fairs
City: Reston
State: VA
Event Website: www.unitedcareerfairs.com
March 25, 2020
Meet face to face with multiple decision makers hiring business development, sales and sales management professionals across many industries at companies ranging from small local businesses clear on up to Fortune 500 corporations.
Our events are open to executive level experienced professionals as well as entry level and recent college graduates. This is your chance to meet and shake hands with hiring managers!
Northern VA/Washington DC Career Fair
March 25th, 2020 – 6pm Sharp
Sheraton Reston
11810 Sunrise Valley Dr.
Reston, VA 20191
Job seekers: Register to attend by submitting your resume www.unitedcareerfairs.com
Employers: Contact us at 847-428-1118 or go to www.unitedcareerfairs.com for more info.
Event type: Job Fair Event Template
Sponsored / Hosted by: United Career Fairs
City: Reston
State: VA
Event Website: www.unitedcareerfairs.com
Corporate Gray Military-Friendly Job Fair
Army Navy Country Club 1700 Army Navy Drive Arlington VA
March 27, 2020
Meet dozens of military-friendly employers face-to-face at one of the most professional career events in Virginia. Sponsored by Corporate Gray, which has a reputation for getting the best companies and the best candidates together for an efficient and effective experience, this event is especially for transitioning and former/retired military members and military spouses. Open to all branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard), all ranks (Enlisted Personnel and Officers), and all occupational specialties. Free and open to all candidates.
Participating Organizations: Our Military-Friendly Job Fairs typically include dozens of employers – Defense Contractors, Large Fortune 500 firms, Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies. Participants continue to register until the week of the job fair, so check the website for updates: www.corporategray.com
One hour career-related presentations will take place at 8 a.m. and Job Fair booths will be open from 9 a.m. until 12 Noon.
Business attire. Free parking. Bring plenty of resumes. Pre-registration is highly recommended: www.corporategray.com
Event type: Job Fair Event Template
Sponsored / Hosted by: Corporate Gray
City: Arlington
State: VA
Event Website: www.corporategray.com…
March 27, 2020
Meet dozens of military-friendly employers face-to-face at one of the most professional career events in Virginia. Sponsored by Corporate Gray, which has a reputation for getting the best companies and the best candidates together for an efficient and effective experience, this event is especially for transitioning and former/retired military members and military spouses. Open to all branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard), all ranks (Enlisted Personnel and Officers), and all occupational specialties. Free and open to all candidates.
Participating Organizations: Our Military-Friendly Job Fairs typically include dozens of employers – Defense Contractors, Large Fortune 500 firms, Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies. Participants continue to register until the week of the job fair, so check the website for updates: www.corporategray.com
One hour career-related presentations will take place at 8 a.m. and Job Fair booths will be open from 9 a.m. until 12 Noon.
Business attire. Free parking. Bring plenty of resumes. Pre-registration is highly recommended: www.corporategray.com
Event type: Job Fair Event Template
Sponsored / Hosted by: Corporate Gray
City: Arlington
State: VA
Event Website: www.corporategray.com…
Corporate Gray Military-Friendly Job Fair
Waterford Reception Center 6715 Commerce Street Springfield VA
April 24, 2020
Meet dozens of military-friendly employers face-to-face at one of the most professional career events in Virginia. Sponsored by Corporate Gray, which has a reputation for getting the best companies and the best candidates together for an efficient and effective experience, this event is especially for transitioning and former/retired military members and military spouses. Open to all branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard), all ranks (Enlisted Personnel and Officers), and all occupational specialties. Free and open to all candidates.
Participating Organizations: Our Military-Friendly Job Fairs typically include dozens of employers – Defense Contractors, Large Fortune 500 firms, Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies. Participants continue to register until the week of the job fair, so check the website for updates: www.corporategray.com
One hour career-related presentations will take place at 8 a.m. and Job Fair booths will be open from 9 a.m. until 12 Noon.
Business attire. Free parking. Bring plenty of resumes. Pre-registration is highly recommended: www.corporategray.com
Event type: Job Fair Event Template
Sponsored / Hosted by: Corporate Gray
City: Springfield
State: VA
Event Website: www.corporategray.com…
April 24, 2020
Meet dozens of military-friendly employers face-to-face at one of the most professional career events in Virginia. Sponsored by Corporate Gray, which has a reputation for getting the best companies and the best candidates together for an efficient and effective experience, this event is especially for transitioning and former/retired military members and military spouses. Open to all branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard), all ranks (Enlisted Personnel and Officers), and all occupational specialties. Free and open to all candidates.
Participating Organizations: Our Military-Friendly Job Fairs typically include dozens of employers – Defense Contractors, Large Fortune 500 firms, Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies. Participants continue to register until the week of the job fair, so check the website for updates: www.corporategray.com
One hour career-related presentations will take place at 8 a.m. and Job Fair booths will be open from 9 a.m. until 12 Noon.
Business attire. Free parking. Bring plenty of resumes. Pre-registration is highly recommended: www.corporategray.com
Event type: Job Fair Event Template
Sponsored / Hosted by: Corporate Gray
City: Springfield
State: VA
Event Website: www.corporategray.com…
Recruit Military Veterans Job Fair
Decker Half Moone Center
One Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA 23510
May 27, 2020
Our events average over 50 exhibitors, and the list is not final until the day of the event. Check back regularly for additions.
Event type: Job Fair Event Template
Sponsored / Hosted by: Recruit Military
City: Norfolk
State: VA
Event Website: success.recruitmilitary.com…
One Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA 23510
May 27, 2020
Our events average over 50 exhibitors, and the list is not final until the day of the event. Check back regularly for additions.
Event type: Job Fair Event Template
Sponsored / Hosted by: Recruit Military
City: Norfolk
State: VA
Event Website: success.recruitmilitary.com…
Corporate Gray Military-Friendly Job Fair
Virginia Beach Convention Center 1000 19th Street Virginia Beach VA
May 28, 2020
Meet dozens of military-friendly employers face-to-face at one of the most professional career events in Virginia. Sponsored by Corporate Gray, which has a reputation for getting the best companies and the best candidates together for an efficient and effective experience, this event is especially for transitioning and former/retired military members and military spouses. Open to all branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard), all ranks (Enlisted Personnel and Officers), and all occupational specialties. Free and open to all candidates.
Participating Organizations: Our Military-Friendly Job Fairs typically include dozens of employers – Defense Contractors, Large Fortune 500 firms, Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies. Participants continue to register until the week of the job fair, so check the website for updates: www.corporategray.com
One hour career-related presentations will take place at 8 a.m. and Job Fair booths will be open from 9 a.m. until 12 Noon.
Business attire. Free parking. Bring plenty of resumes. Pre-registration is highly recommended: www.corporategray.com
Event type: Job Fair Event Template
Sponsored / Hosted by: Corporate Gray
City: Virginia Beach
State: VA
Event Website: www.corporategray.com…
May 28, 2020
Meet dozens of military-friendly employers face-to-face at one of the most professional career events in Virginia. Sponsored by Corporate Gray, which has a reputation for getting the best companies and the best candidates together for an efficient and effective experience, this event is especially for transitioning and former/retired military members and military spouses. Open to all branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard), all ranks (Enlisted Personnel and Officers), and all occupational specialties. Free and open to all candidates.
Participating Organizations: Our Military-Friendly Job Fairs typically include dozens of employers – Defense Contractors, Large Fortune 500 firms, Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Federal, State, and Local Government Agencies. Participants continue to register until the week of the job fair, so check the website for updates: www.corporategray.com
One hour career-related presentations will take place at 8 a.m. and Job Fair booths will be open from 9 a.m. until 12 Noon.
Business attire. Free parking. Bring plenty of resumes. Pre-registration is highly recommended: www.corporategray.com
Event type: Job Fair Event Template
Sponsored / Hosted by: Corporate Gray
City: Virginia Beach
State: VA
Event Website: www.corporategray.com…
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