A career fair is an event where DPDHL volunteers run a stand/booth and speak to young people as representatives of DPDHL and the logistics industry. In general, multiple employers gather in one place to meet young people, establish professional relationships, an discuss potential job and/or internship opportunities. A career fair could also be conducted without involving other companies.
The career fair is an open field of guidance, consultancy, and exploration of career options for young people. Volunteers talk about career opportunities and share what their personal career paths looked like. Participants have the chance to ask questions and to get in touch with the people. Often young people can take part in informal mini-interviews, interviewing the volunteers.
Career fairs include learning opportunities for young people about own skills, about new options the different career paths within a company, and about new skills that can help get a job. An immense level of confidence can also be built. Presenting oneself in front of strangers and professional employees is the first and the biggest learning that young people get in these career fairs. Making a positive impression with employers in person can help young people to stand out in the application process for an internship or job.
