Career-minded college students can attend job fairs
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2013 10:33 AM

Taking an aptitude test and attending networking events are just two ways job seekers can increase their chances of finding work. However, as college students near the end of their studies, they may wonder if there is anything they should be doing differently than the average job seeker.

Recently, CBS MoneyWatch highlighted a few steps students can take to help them land a job before graduation, such as updating their social media profiles, connecting with potential employers online and becoming more organized. What the news source did not mention was attending job fairs.

Every year, colleges and universities invite companies to campus so that students can get to know potential employers. If degree seekers want to land a position before they graduate, they should find a job fair close to them.

For example, Loyola University Maryland will host its Fall Career Fair 2013 Oct. 30, while Bunker Hill Community College in Boston will host the Fall 2013 Job Fair Nov. 20. Several other job fairs will be held nationwide, so collegiate job seekers should see what types of events are coming to their campus.