Observations from the armchair: Job Fair: Note to Employers

Watching the late news:  Todays Job fair had a great turnout.  Some observational notes mostly for the employers although some are common sense point that should be observed by all.

1. Employers who get interviewed while looking to hire should never say the applications are rolling in but people don't really want to work
2. Employers shouldn't disrespect prospects.  These are people looking for work, not additional humiliation from you or anyone else.
3. Job fairs are for employers looking to hire; NOT for schools to pick-up new students.  
4. People looking for work don't want to show up to an event promising work only to find     themselves hounded about signing up for training courses or commission sales.
5. Offer a decent wage.  If you expect to hire a better crop of employees, you need to pay better than minimum wage.
6. You should be respectful. As an applicant (or employer); respect for others begins with respecting yourself by dressing appropriately and behaving professionally.
7. And finally:  No one owes you anything.  Before you leave your home (regardless of who you are), put your bad attitude on a shelf and greet the world with a smile. 

That's it for my observations from the armchair.

~ Nancy