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A quick post to start the day. Seth posted this morning on career fairs and their, well, lack of fairness.

As usual, Seth says what I’ve had inkling to all along. That career fairs don’t really work. Everyone there is so eager (read desperate) for a job, that we kiss so much ass our lips hurt.

And the interviewers? They really don’t care whether you’re qualified or not. It only matters to them if you make a personal connection with them and they like you. It’s all personality.

I love Seth’s analogy. “You wouldn’t look for your soulmate at a single’s bar or nightclub. Why would you look for your ideal job at a career fair?”

But the key question Seth leaves unanswered is “what then is the best way to find your ideal job?”

Some hints/tips that I believe in:

1)      Be remarkable

2)      Do things worthwhile

3)      Make a difference

4)      Improve a skill

5)      Be different

I don’t have all the answers. Just look at where I am!

Do you have any alternatives to the career fair? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

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