Events
Build Your Future with Our Job Hiring Events in Santa Cruz County
The mission of Santa Cruz County One Stop is to connect our neighbors to educational and job training services, and to help our local business partners grow and thrive. We regularly host job hiring events throughout the year to bring together employers and qualified job candidates. Check this page often to find out about our upcoming job hiring events.
Some of our regular events are as follows:
Annual job fair
Our annual job fair is usually held in October.
Periodic job fairs
Upon an employer’s request, we can host their company’s job fair in our onsite Resource Center. Our knowledgeable staff will coordinate logistics for your event and handle its marketing to local job candidates.
Company presentations
Upon request of local employers, we can schedule a company presentation in our Resource Center to allow hiring managers to discuss their company and open positions. Employers can solicit job applications and even conduct job interviews on site.
Company presentations
Upon request of local employers, we can schedule a company presentation in our Resource Center to allow hiring managers to discuss their company and open positions. Employers can solicit job applications and even conduct job interviews on site.
Virtual events
Our Resource Center is equipped with Internet-connected computers to allow employers and job candidates to connect during virtual job hiring events.
Youth outreach
Our friendly staff members regularly conduct youth outreach hiring events at local schools and within our Resource Center.
Quick Tips for Job Applicants Attending a Job Fair
If you’re getting ready to attend a job hiring event at our facility, we recommend that you prepare by taking the following steps:
- Research the industry and the company or companies that will be present.
- Visit our Resource Center in advance to receive assistance preparing your resume and practicing for a job interview.
- Develop an elevator pitch of why you would make a great employee at the company. (For instance, you could discuss your communication skills and commitment to teamwork.)
- Develop a short list of questions for the hiring manager.
- Dress in professional clothing, use confident, positive body language, and smile!
- If you have an interview during the job fair, send a thank you note to the employer within 48 hours.
Get started exploring our job hiring events below.
Events
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At Santa Cruz County One Stop, you can continue your education, master the English language, develop a customized career pathway, receive job placement assistance, and much more! All you have to do is take the first step. Contact us today to begin working toward a better tomorrow.