Johnson County Human Services in collaboration with Johnson County Human Resources is hosting a Job & Education Fair on Thursday, November 14th from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm at the Sunset Drive Office Building (11811 S. Sunset Drive)  in Olathe. The goal of the Job & Education Fair is to assist those who are looking for a job/career where they can make a livable wage and also provide educational resources. 

There are over 30 participating agencies. Some of the agencies include:
* Aerotek
* Aptora
* Baker University
* City of Olathe, KS
* Kansas Department for Children and Families
* FedEx Ground
* First Student Olathe
* Fry-Wagner Moving & Storage
* Garmin International
* Olathe Head Start
* Henke Manufacturing Corp
* Johnson County, KS Government
* Johnson County Developmental Supports - JCDS
* Johnson County Community College
* Johnson County Department of Health and Environment
* Johnson County Park and Recreation District - JCPRD
* Johnson County Med-Act
* Johnson County, KS Sheriff's Office
* KC Degrees
* Kids TLC
* Mid America Nazarene University
* Olathe Public Schools
* University of Kansas - Edward's Campus
* U.S. Census Bureau
* UPS
* WaterOne
* Workforce Partnership

Here are some great tips to ensure the Job & Education Fair is successful for attendees:

1. Dress appropriately. First impressions are important and you will probably be most comfortable if you at least dress in "business casual." See https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/how-to-dress-for-job-fairs
2. Bring many copies of your resume to submit to employers.
3. Get your bearings. When you arrive, take a few minutes to review the map and directory for the fair.  See this article for Resume Tips https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/declutter-your-resume-in-5-steps.
4. Introduce yourself and be prepared to give your "career pitch" within 2 minutes. Extend your hand, say "hello" and state your name. Have your resume ready to give to the employer. Be ready to talk about your career interests and your background.
5. Stay upbeat and energized. Try to make an impression through your enthusiasm about the work. Also try to engage the company representative in conversation about the company, and listen to what the rep has to say.
6. Take notes when you inquire about next steps and the possibility of talking with additional managers. The representative at the fair may not be able to answer all of your questions or know specifics about your job interests. Write down the names, telephone numbers, etc. of other staff in the organization whom you can contact later.
7. Ask the representative for his/her card, and then promptly send a thank-you note. Having the business card of the representative you have just spoken with serves three purposes. First, you have a direct contact with the organization, including the proper spelling of the representative's name, direct telephone line, etc. Second, a brief thank-you note acknowledges the help they gave you and the time they took to visit with you. Third, sending thank-you notes is a good professional habit. Find sample thank-you letters in our Job & Internship Guide.
8. Apply online for the positions you were interested in.
9. Send a thank you note to the person you met with to follow-up and let them know you remain interested in the position.  Thank you letter examples:  https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/sample-interview-thank-you-letter
10. Consider any new contacts you meet or information gathered at the job fair as a positive addition to your resources. Be persistent in your endeavors -- job opportunities sometimes come from the least expected sources at the most unexpected times.

For more information about the event please contact Kay Lowe at Kay.Lowe@jocogov.org 

Media inquires for the event should be directed to Suzanne Hess at Suzanne.Hess@jocogov.org