Results from the employer survey are in, and the March 22, 2011 Job Fair was a success. WorkLink hosted 50 organizations and open the doors to more than 900 job seekers. Employers estimate receiving an average of 69 resumes at each booth, interviewing an average of 7 people on-site and making a total of 17 provisional job offers.  In the month following the event, 54 firm job offers were made, and employers estimate hiring a total of 122 individual who attended the event.  WorkLink received very good or excellent ratings on the registration process and the overall impression of the Job Fair, and employers appreciated the early admission for JobReady job seekers.

As one employer stated, “We appreciated the opportunity to set up a booth at the Job Fair held on March 22. Not only did we get 14 volunteer applications from this event, we also hired a PRN RN. We are very excited with all the wonderful contacts, and I look forward to the next event.”