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?

• Free admittance. The career fair is open to job seekers (active duty, guard/reserve, veterans, gov’t civilians, contractors, family members) that already have access to the military installation. Event host & organizer can’t provide access for job seekers, regardless of pre-registration.
• Free, anonymous job seeker account on Transition Careers’s national job board. All the employers we deal with nationwide can access our job board. Furthermore, the Transition Careers job board is networked with 1000+ other job boards whose employers can view the resumes on our site.
• Ability to meet 70+ military friendly employers from local and national organizations with thousands of jobs openings.
• Build your network, explore career and professional development opportunities from many different industries.
• Free Multiple Job Search Agents.

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:

http://www.TransitionCareers.com/job-alerts/

Job Seekers – Click Here To Go To Our Job Board

Will post closer to event date

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)

Any employer can purchase all the resumes, email blast and other enhanced branding and recruiting services for job seekers at MacDill AFB.  Additionally, you can purchase resumes from previous career fairs at MacDill in 2018.   Contact Transition Careers for details and pricing.

RESUME PURCHASE/BRANDING POC:
Jason Semerakis
Transition Careers, LLC

702-966-9858
[email protected]

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. 

EMPLOYERS, CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR EXHIBIT SPACE

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 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.

EMPLOYERS – Click Here To Go To Our Job Board

General Career Fair Tips For Exhibitors:

• Always submit your security information on time in order to gain access to secure show locations.
• Be on time! The career fair begins at 11:00 am so be ready and set up by 10:45 am.
• Set appointments to coincide with the event. Make your travel time productive by meeting with job seekers in the area. Please remember that the career fairs are only open to job seekers that already have access to the military installation where the event is taking place.
• Travel with the event logistical details as it contains important information such as driving directions and special security instructions.
• You want to make a good first impression, so make sure whoever is staffing the table is fully informed and prepared to talk with job seekers about (1) your organization, (2) the position(s) you’re recruiting for, and (3) your hiring procedures/policies.
• If you are unable to accept resumes at the Fair, you’ll want to be able to explain (1) why, (2) what the alternate application procedures are, and (3) why it’s still beneficial that job seekers talked with you at the Fair. Many job seekers seem to question the value of attending these events if they’re repeatedly told to “just apply on our website” and supplying this information is a great way to build and maintain relationships with candidates.
• Know what you want to accomplish: Are you recruiting for full-time, part-time or internship positions? What job seekers are you most interested in? Are you wanting to introduce the military installation to your organization or are you hoping to maintain your presence and visibility at the military installation? This can guide your Fair strategy.
• Do not leave your exhibit space unattended.
• The best way to welcome potential new employees is to stand, not sit, at your exhibit. Don’t wait for job seekers to approach you; consider asking open-ended, yet specific questions (i.e., “Are you interested in an IT career with the country’s leading software manufacturer?”). Avoid the “hard sell” and consider a softer, informative style.
• Bring business cards, wear a name tag and have plenty of copies of job opportunities and collateral.
• Consider inviting your employees who work at the military installation to visit your exhibit at the Fair.
• After the Fair, respond to all inquiries personally ASAP to reinforce your good image and to “strike while the iron is hot.”
• Interesting give-aways, an exciting display, and engaging staff are the best way to generate interest among candidates.
• Don’t pack up early! It reflects poorly on your organization when your exhibit space is empty.

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

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