Why career fairs are important to job seekers

Students from Oshwal Academy at the University of Nairobi's stand during the 17th Nairobi International Education Fair at Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi recently. [PHOTO: ANDREW KILONZI/STANDARD]

NAIROBI: Today’s career and job fairs are becoming popular as a one-stop shop for providing information on career growth and job placements.

This was exhibited last week, when thousands of young job seekers turned up at the People’s Park in Machakos County to register their details with the county government and even blue chip companies with the hope of securing jobs.