Frequently Asked Questions
If you cannot find answers to your employer/recruiter and job seeker questions here, please feel free to contact Luke M Lancia on 404-216-9500 (9am - 5pm EST) or Luke@TransitionCareers.com.

Employers & Recruiters FAQs

How much does it cost to exhibit in a career fair and how do I sign-up to exhibit?

Typically, the cost is under $1000.00. You can pay by check or credit card. After you complete your online exhibitor registration, you can view/print your invoice or receipt depending on how you opted to pay. Payment is due before an event. Click here for more information and to sign-up for exhibit space.

Where do I find logistical information (directions, parking, set-up time, hotels and etc.) for an event?

The individual who registered your organization will get an email with an attached exhibitor information packet from Transition Careers and we post the packet on the event's webpage approximately 2 weeks before the date of function.

Do I need a security clearance to attend the career fair and represent my organization?

No. You do not need a security clearance. The career fairs are unclassified events. If your organization is registered to exhibit, Transition Careers will gather the necessary security information so you can gain access to the event (two representative maximum per exhibitor).

What size is the exhibit space?

Exhibitors are provided a display space with 1 table (minimum 5' x 2.5'). The space in front of the table is available for standing or sitting demonstrations only. No equipment is allowed in front of or next to the table.

Is there power or internet access available at the career fair?

The majority of the events have no power or internet access. Some events depending on the location may have power outlets or wireless internet access. Contact Transition Careers about a specific event.

Do exhibitors have access to job seeker resumes?

Yes. Exhibitors can get electronic access to resumes that we physically collect from job seekers attending our event (this is included in the "Resume Package" and not part of our "Basic Exhibitor Package").

All exhibitors can view, browse and communicate for FREE with all job seekers on our online job board for 60 days (Exhibitor will receive coupon code to communicate for 60 Days for free.  This coupon does not include free Job Postings only communicating with job seekers).  In less than 10 minutes, you can create a FREE employer/recruiter account on the Transition Careers Job Board, which is networked with 1000+ other job boards and allows you to search and view a targeted set of job seekers resumes at no charge. You can quickly see each candidate's security standing, including level of clearance, status and type of polygraph. Our job board is set-up as a "Pay-Per-Use Resume Bank." You can browse all of our anonymous resumes, before you pay a cent. You will see everything on the resumes, except for the candidate's name and contact information. You have the opportunity to contact job seekers of interest and you only pay if the candidate is also interested in you.

Additionally, we offer a 50% savings on a 60-Day UNLIMITED job postings and job seeker communication package to our exhibitors. You will see details aobut this package during the exhibitor registration process and in your confirmation email after you register for exhibit space.

How can I enhance my organization's presence and stand apart from other exhibitors in the career fair?

We offer various sponsorship opportunities that can enhance your exposure and branding at our career fairs, including email blasts and ads in the exhibitor directory, among many more. During the exhibitor registration process, you have the ability to add sponsorship packages to your registration. We are always open to new ideas for sponsorships. Contact Transition Careers about a specific event.

What are exhibitors provided?

Each exhibitor is provided with the essential equipment necessary to engage job seekers during the career fair.

  • Opportunity to meet job seekers face-to-face
  • Coordinated security access to the government facility for the event
  • Organization description, link to your website and up to 5 job titles of current opening listed in the event directory and the event website
  • 6' x 3' Table, Tablecloth and 2 Chairs (some event locations may have smaller or larger table)
  • Light lunch provided for 2 representatives (*first 2 reps free, $50 per representative charge after that)
  • You will get 60 days free job seeker communication on our nationwide resume database. (this does not include job postings and the resumes we collect at the door)

What kind of job seekers will we see at the event?

The career fairs are open to any job seeker (transitioning military, contractors, government civilians, academia and etc.) that have access to the event site. Transition Careers targets job seekers with security clearances and technical skill that include the following but not limited to; cyber security and communications/signal, satellite communications, information technology security, project management, software engineering, electrical engineering, scientists, systems administrators, homeland security, finance, acquisition/contracting, analysts, linguists, counter intelligence, human intelligence, intelligence specialists as well as Information Technology professionals. You should also take into consideration the demographic of the host site and tenants.

How many job seekers attend your event?

Transition Careers takes pride in producing quality career fairs. Our events are more focused and intimate compared to other military/federal or security clearance career fairs. You will be able to meet highly qualified and experienced job seekers, many of whom have federal security clearances, from strategic military, intelligence and government locations around the world. Our career fairs typically get 200 job seekers. Some events may have more job seekers attend depending on the population size of the military installation, how many days the event lasts and if the career fair is part of a conference.

How do you advertise career fairs to job seekers?

We advertise and promote the event to all personnel at the military installation or government site where the event is taking place through the following means.

  • Flyer distribution through internal mail systems at the base.
  • Submit event notice to the base Public Affairs Office/Newspaper
  • Coordinate base-wide emails to notify all personnel at the site about the event.
  • Emails to job seekers in our database, job board and social media accounts.
  • Publicize event to local Transition Assistance Programs, Veteran Organizations and Military Associations



Job Seekers FAQs

Do job seekers need a security clearance to attend the career fair?

No. Having an active Federal Security Clearance is preferred but not mandatory. The career fairs are geared for expereinced professionals (Military, Civilians and Contractors) with active Federal Security Clearances. Appropriate backgrounds include the following but not limited to: administrators-network/systems, developers, linguists/translators, aerospace/aviation professionals, engineers-electrical/network/software, logisticians, analysts, finance professionals, program managers, communications/signal professionals, homeland security professionals, project managers, consultants, information assurance professionals, technicians, contracting/acquisition professionals, information technology specialists, trainers/instructors, cyber security professionals and all intelligence professionals (HUMINT, ELINT, SIGINT, MASINT).

Am I able to get access onto the military or government location where the career fair takes place?

Some event sites are accessible to the public with proper ID and credentials and other events are only open to those job seekers that already have access onto the military installation, building, or agency where the career fair is taking place. If you are unsure or have questions about access, please contact the visitor control, pass & id, or security office for the specific site. Transition Careers is not responsible for job seeker access onto the government site and pre-registering does not necessarily give you access onto the government site.

How do I pre-register as a job seeker and submit my resume?

Pre-registering in advance is strongly recommended so your job seeker account will receive the longest possible exposure and to avoid lines at the check-in table. It also provides employers/recruiters the opportunity to pre-evaluate candidates ahead of the event. Do not email us your resume. You need to create your free account on our job board and follow all the steps to pre-register and to post your resume.


FIRST STEP:

Fill out a "Career Fair Attendee Demographic Form" that you can download below. Please completely fill out the form and bring to the event.

Click Here To Download a Printable Demographic Form

SECOND STEP:

1. Create Your FREE Job Seeker Account Profile or Login Into Your Existing Account
2. After completing your Job Seeker Account Profile, Post Your Resume & Make It Viewable

THIRD STEP:

In Your Career Account Home, Under The Event Section, Select The Event You're Interested In and Click on "I Will Attend The Checked Events" to Pre-Register.This will allow employers from the career fair to easily find your resume on the job board. It will also speed up your check-in at the career fair registration table.

Pre-registering in advance is strongly recommended so your job seeker account will receive the longest possible exposure. It also provides employers the opportunity to pre-evaluate candidates ahead of the event. Click here to register for a career fair

What organizations are registered to exhibit in the career fairs?

Each career fair has its own webpage with details about the event. This is where you will find the list of registered exhibitors. This information is typically posted a few days before the event.

What is the process for job seekers to check-in at a career fair?

Job seekers should:
1) created an account on the job board,
2) posted their résumé and made it viewable and
3) checked the box next to the event they are attending in the events section

All job seekers will have to fill out a quick demographic sign-in sheet.

After you finish your check-in, you will receive an exhibitor directory that includes the exhibitors' name, a short description of the exhibitors and a listing of some of their open positions.

What job opportunities are available?

Each career fair has its own webpage with details about the event. This is where you will find the list of job being offered. This information is typically posted a few weeks before an event. Additionally, you can view and browse thousands of job listings on our job board. You can also create a Job Alert system that notifies you by e-mail of new job opportunities that match your search criteria. This means that you never miss new opportunities and do not have to constantly search the job bank. The service lets you save searches, store jobs in your account, keep notes on job opportunities, communicate with employers using an internal messaging system, and more. Click here to create your free job seeker account and to view jobs.

Can I create an anonymous account on the job board?

The job board gives you the opportunity to post your resume anonymously. All of your information is displayed in your resume except for your name and contact information. You can divulge as much information in your resume posting as your see fit. This service has the ability to keep active and passive job seekers connected to the employment market while maintaining full control over their confidential information.

Why should I attend a career fair?

Attending a career fair is a great way to bolster your job-seeking, professional development and higher education efforts. Our free career fair is a great way to build your network and explore job and educational opportunities. Most prospective job seekers stick with the traditional methods of finding a job by answering ads posted in the newspaper or on an online job board. By attending the career fair, you are putting yourself directly in front of the organizations that need your skills, giving yourself a leg up on the competition.

What can I expect as a job seeker?

You can expect to meet with many different employers/recruiters and education institutions from organizations in your community and nationally. The event is designed for job seekers to have informative face-to-face discussions with each exhibitor.