The event is postponed given recent developments with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). As soon as we receive an update from the government host, we will post the update on the event’s website and email all registered participants.
Are you nearing separation or retirement and looking for a civilian career? Meet military friendly employers face to face to build your network and explore job and professional development opportunities.
This military focused career fair allows service members, contractors, civilians, veterans and family members (essentially anyone who lives, works or has access to the military installation) to meet different employers from organizations in your local community and nationally.
The event will have 70+ employers from multiple industries and they will be offering thousands of jobs!
The career fair is open to job seekers who already have access onto the military installation. Event organizer cannot sponsor or provide access for job seekers regardless of pre-registration.
EVENT HOSTED BY:
MacDill AFB, Military & Family Readiness Center (M&FRC)
About The Military Installation:
The 6th Air Mobility Wing is comprised of the 6th Operations Group, the 6th Maintenance Group, the 6th Mission Support Group and the 6th Medical Group. In addition to the 6th Air Mobility Wing, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, is also home to 28 mission partners, including U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command. The presence of these two unified commands and other mission partners creates a unique multi-service community at MacDill, with all branches of the armed forces represented.
So, although MacDill is an Air Force Base, it is also home to many soldiers, sailors, Marines and coast guardsman. Because of this, we refer to ourselves as “Team MacDill.”
This event is supported by Transition Careers, LLC. Transition Careers, a small business, is a independent facilitator of hiring events and job board operator for the U.S. military community.
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PRE-REGISTER NOW & FREE TO ATTEND
Even If You Can’t Attend, Register & Upload Your Resume
Register by taking a brief career survey and upload your resume. After you finish the registration you will be re-directed to our national job board. This is a separate and free resource compared to the registration for the career fair. The Transition Careers job board is networked with 1000+ other job boards whose employers can view the resumes on our site.
WHY ATTEND?
MULTIPLE JOB SEARCH AGENTS:
The newest job postings from hundreds of job boards and websites across the internet sent to your email every day!
Customizable search terms to target only jobs you want to receive.
Create up to 20 different job search agents!
Real jobs. No multi-level-marketing or pay-for-hire.
Always 100% FREE.
Subscribe to your personalized job alert emails today. Just go to the link below and enter your job search information:
JOB SEEKER GENERAL TIPS
Business or military attire is highly recommended when attending the event. Admission is free.
There will be 70+ Employers, Bring enough copies of your resume to hand out to employers & arrive early to maximize your interviewing time at the event.
Be prepared to visit with the companies & organizations of your choice by researching them in advance.
Pre-register online. This will allow all the employers at the career fair to get a copy of your resume after the event. It also saves you time when you arrive at the event.
We encourage you to invite your friends, colleagues & family members who are experienced professionals with an active clearance.
The evening before the event, get a good night’s sleep. The morning of the event try to eat a healthy breakfast and exercise.
DURING THE CAREER FAIR
-Go alone, if you go with family or friends walk the fair alone.
-Review the physical layout of the career fair and plan the ‘Who’and ‘When’.
-Observe tables and listen to questions, network with other attendees.
-Don’t assume a company does not have open positions in your field. Network to find out who you could contact.
-When greeting a recruiter, introduce yourself and look confident by initiating a handshake with a smile.
-Express your interest by demonstrating your knowledge of the organization.
-Relate your skills, interests and experiences to the specific needs of the employer.
-Relax, speak slowly and confidently.
-Listen and ask relevant questions about the company and the position.
-Take notes.
-Ask the company what the next step is and how to follow up.
-Get appropriate contact information and ask for a business card.
THIRTY SECOND PITCH
-Name
-Opportunities that you are seeking
-Relevant experience
-Highlights of skills and strengths
-A significant achievement
-Knowledge of the company
MAXIMIZE THE CAREER FAIR
To maximize the brief time you have with each employer you need to know how your skills and interests meet their needs. Don’t just concentrate on the BIG names, there are often great opportunities with companies with which you are not familiar. End your pitch by asking a focused question that will engage the employer in conversation. “Could you tell me more about the new (product) you are developing?” “Could you tell me more about your financial management training program?”
Conduct yourself professionally at all times. Remember, you could be making an impression while you are standing in line or walking around the fair. Your ATTITUDE is important. Be positive, enthusiastic and friendly. ENERGY! Practice your 30 second pitch and incorporate positive non-verbal communication, such as eye contact, facial expressions, body language, posture etc.
AFTER THE CAREER FAIR
-Send a thank you note and reconfirm interest in the position and the company.
-Send another copy (or if you used business cards send a copy) of your resume targeted to the position you discussed.
-Within a week follow up with a phone call if you have not heard from them.
DON’TS
-Wing It!
-Ask what the company does
-Ask if the company has any jobs
-When asked what type of position you are seeking, DON’T say you would be willing to do anything
-Carry your backpack, large purse, or too much stuff
-Arrive at the end of the day
-Dress casually
-Ask questions about salary and benefits
-Only Grab the free stuff
MacDill Air Force Base is located eight miles south of Tampa, Florida on the Southwestern tip of the Interbay Peninsula in Hillsborough County, Florida.
AIRPORTS:
The Tampa Bay area is supported by two major airports, Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport.
EVENT LOCATION:
Surf’s Edge Club
7315 Bayshore Blvd.
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
GOOGLE MAPS:
https://goo.gl/maps/DBFaQo2h1kE2
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From Tampa International Airport
Exit the Airport
Take the Spruce exit to Dale Mabry
Turn right onto South Dale Mabry
South Dale Mabry will end at the MacDill Main Gate. See below from Main Gate.
From the North: (Ocala)
Take I 75 S to I 275 S
Exit 41A to Southbound Dale Mabry
South Dale Mabry will end at the MacDill AFB Main Gate. See below from Main Gate.
From the South (Miami)
Take I-95 N to the Florida Turnpike
Exit 54 to I-595
Exit for I 75 toward Naples
Exit 256 for SR-619-TOLL//Crosstown Expressway
Exit 1B right to S. Dale Mabry to MacDill AFB Main Gate. See below from Main Gate.
From the East (Orlando)
Take I-4 West to I 275 S
Exit 41A to Southbound Dale Mabry to MacDill AFB Main Gate. See below from Main Gate.
Dale Mabry Gate (Main Gate) to Surf’s Edge Club: (See MacDill AFB Map)
Once through the gate you will be on North Boundary Blvd.
Turn right onto South Boundry Blvd.
Turn left onto Zemke Ave.
Turn right onto Bayshore Boulevard
The Surf’s Edge Club is located on the right (Building #499)
EMPLOYERS – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
In order to participate, employers must submit an exhibitor registration online. Your exhibit registration is NOT CONFIRMED until you get a confirmation email from the MacDill AFB, Military and Family Readiness Center which is typically a few weeks before the event.
Employers that are actively hiring will be screened and confirmed based on: industry, type of positions, and number of positions. After an employer receives an official confirmation, there is a $35.00 space fee that is payable to the event venue, Surf’s Edge Club.
Please direct event related questions (logistics, exhibit fee, security, etc.) to the MacDill AFB POCs listed below.
MACDILL AFB CAREER FAIR POCS:
Irma Avery
MacDill AFB, Military and Family Readiness Center
813-828-0132
[email protected]
Evans Dasque
MacDill AFB, Military and Family Readiness Center
813-828-3428
[email protected]
RESUME PURCHASE OPTION:
Please direct resume purchase & branding questions only to the Transition Careers POC listed below.
Any employer can purchase resumes from all the job seekers registered for the event as well as email blasts and other recruiting/branding services.
RESUME & BRANDING POC:
Jason Semerakis
Transition Careers, LLC
702-966-9858
[email protected]
RESUME PURCHASE POC:
Jason Semerakis
Transition Careers, LLC
702-966-9858
[email protected]
CAREER FAIR POCs:
Irma Avery
MacDill AFB, Military and Family Readiness Center
813-828-0132
[email protected]
Evans Dasque
MacDill AFB, Military and Family Readiness Center
813-828-3428
[email protected]
There is no advance shipping allowed directly to this location. You are encouraged to bring your items with you, or coordinate shipping with your hotel.
There may be internet access at this event.
General Career Fair Tips For Exhibitors:
MacDill Air Force Base is located eight miles south of Tampa, Florida on the Southwestern tip of the Interbay Peninsula in Hillsborough County, Florida.
AIRPORTS:
The Tampa Bay area is supported by two major airports, Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport.
EVENT LOCATION:
Surf’s Edge Club
7315 Bayshore Blvd.
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
GOOGLE MAPS:
https://goo.gl/maps/DBFaQo2h1kE2
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From Tampa International Airport
Exit the Airport
Take the Spruce exit to Dale Mabry
Turn right onto South Dale Mabry
South Dale Mabry will end at the MacDill Main Gate. See below from Main Gate.
From the North: (Ocala)
Take I 75 S to I 275 S
Exit 41A to Southbound Dale Mabry
South Dale Mabry will end at the MacDill AFB Main Gate. See below from Main Gate.
From the South (Miami)
Take I-95 N to the Florida Turnpike
Exit 54 to I-595
Exit for I 75 toward Naples
Exit 256 for SR-619-TOLL//Crosstown Expressway
Exit 1B right to S. Dale Mabry to MacDill AFB Main Gate. See below from Main Gate.
From the East (Orlando)
Take I-4 West to I 275 S
Exit 41A to Southbound Dale Mabry to MacDill AFB Main Gate. See below from Main Gate.
Dale Mabry Gate (Main Gate) to Surf’s Edge Club: (See MacDill AFB Map)
Once through the gate you will be on North Boundary Blvd.
Turn right onto South Boundry Blvd.
Turn left onto Zemke Ave.
Turn right onto Bayshore Boulevard
The Surf’s Edge Club is located on the right (Building #499)
SET-UP:
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
CAREER FAIR:
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
BREAK-DOWN:
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Transition Careers has established a discounted travel website for all our customers to utilize. You can make online reservations for Hotel, Air and Rental Car. Below is a list of hotels close to the military installation for reference.
When you are on the discounted travel website. Click on “Book Other Travel” to start your search.
Click Here To Make Discount Travel Reservations