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Tomorrow, more than 200 employers will gather under one roof for Job Fair-Con, the summer's largest hiring event in Central Texas.

Whether you're searching for your first job, looking for a better opportunity, changing careers, transitioning from military service, or returning to the workforce, you'll have the chance to meet employers who are hiring right now.

The best part? You still have time to prepare.

You don't need hours of planning. Spend just 30 to 45 minutes tonight getting organized, and you'll walk into Job Fair-Con feeling more confident and ready to make a great first impression.

Here are seven simple things you can do before tomorrow's event.

Update Your Resume

Your resume is often the first thing an employer sees, so give it one last review before you head out the door.

Make sure it includes:

• Your current phone number and email address
• Recent work experience
• Relevant skills and certifications
• No spelling or grammar mistakes

Bring several printed copies if possible. While many employers accept digital resumes, having printed copies makes it easier to hand one over during a conversation.

Research the Employers You Want to Meet

With more than 200 employers attending, you won't have time to visit every booth.

Take a few minutes tonight to identify the companies that interest you most. Learn a little about what they do, the positions they're hiring for, and why you'd like to work there.

Walking up and saying, "I saw your company is expanding in Central Texas," is a much stronger conversation starter than asking, "What does your company do?"

Employer List:

• 1676studios
• A.C.D.I. (Al Clawson Disposal Inc.)
• ABM Industries
• ACC Advance Manufacturing
• ACC Veterans Outreach
• ACARA HealthCare
• Acutronic
• Adecco
• Allen Control Systems
• Allied Universal
• American G. I. Forum National Veterans Outreach Program
• Ametrine Inc.
• Apptronik
• Athena Manufacturing
• AtWork Personnel
• Austin Community College Continuing Education
• Austin Electrical JATC
• Austin Lighthouse
• Austin Lighthouse
• Austin Police Department (Recruiting Unit)
• Austin Public Health - City of Austin
• Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
• Bexar County Sheriff Office
• Bluebonnet Trails Community Services
• Brazos County
• Bureau of Land Management
• Canyon Ranch
• CapMetro
• CelLink
• Center for Autism and Related Disorders - CARD
• Central Texas Stone and Aggregate
• City of Austin
• City of Cedar Park
• City of College Station
• City of Georgetown/Human Resources
• City of Leander
• City of Pflugerville
• City of Pflugerville - Police Department
• City of Round Rock
• Clean Harbors
• Columbia Southern University
• Compal USA Technology Inc.
• Cox Fleet
• CyberTex Institute of Technology
• Dell Technologies
• Department of Veterans Affairs
• Disabled American Veterans Chapter 219
• Doota Industrial America
• Eliot Management Group
• Employees Retirement System of Texas
• ESS
• Federal Bureau of Prisons
• First Convenience Bank
• First Student
• Five and Fly, LLC
• Fort Hood Transition Assistance Program
• GardaWorld
• Gary Job Corps
• Georgetown ISD
• Girling Personal Care
• Goodwill Central Texas
• Grand Canyon University
• Greater Austin YMCA
• GridSource
• Halliburton
• Hanwha Advance Material LLC
• Hays County Sheriff’s Office
• Heritage Roofing & Construction
• Heroes Resource Center
• Heroes Resource Center
• HHSC - Family Health Services
• HHSC - HR
• HHSC - IT
• Hire Quest N. Austin
• Homewatch CareGivers of Austin
• HomeWell Care Services
• Housing Authority of the City of Austin
• Hutto ISD Police Department
• Indeed
• Ingram Readymix, Inc
• Integrity One Logistics LLC
• Internal Revenue Service IRS
• IT8
• Joe Bland construction
• Kalahari Resorts and Conventions
• KBR
• Kelly Services
• Keolis Transit
• Killeen ISD
• Kreate
• LegalShield
• Local 286
• Lower Colorado River Authority
• Luxor Staffing
• Major Talent
• Marriott International
• Marksman Security
• Microchip Technology Inc.
• MP Materials
• NFM
• Nucor
• NXP Semi Conductors
• NXTMission
• Office of the Attorney General of Texas
• Office of the Governor
• Odin Heavy Industries
• Onin Staffing
• OriGen Biomedical
• Otsuka ICU Medical LLC
• Parobek Plumbing & AC
• Parker University
• Peace Corps
• Peak Performers
• Pegasus Schools, Inc.
• Pegatron Technology LLC
• PfISD/ PfISD Childcare
• Pioneer Hill Apartment
• PNC Bank
• Populus Careers
• Power Labor USA
• Precision Tune Auto Care
• Preserve at Mustang Creek
• Professional Contract Services Inc. (PCSI)
• Public Utility Commission of Texas
• Pulsar Industries
• Raise/Applied Materials
• Railroad Commission of Texas
• Randstad
• Red Oaks Apartments
• Republic Services
• Round Rock ISD
• SALT SERVICE CO
• Samsung Austin Semiconductor
• Scout Security Group
• Skillpoint Alliance
• Southwest Airlines
• SpaceX
• Spinner North America
• Sport Clips INC
• TACACS.net
• Taylor Police Department
• Taylor Police Department
• TaylorCraft Cabinet Door LP
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Technical Sciences LLC
• TECO-Westinghouse
• TEL
• Tesla
• Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
• Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
• Texas Department of Agriculture
• Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)
• Texas Department of Criminal Justice Corections Officers
• Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
• Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
• Texas Department of Information Resources
• Texas Department of Insurance
• Texas Department of Public Safety/Driver License Division
• Texas Department of Public Safety/Driver License Division
• Texas Department of public safety
• Texas Department of Transportation
• Texas Disposal Systems
• Texas Facilities Commission
• Texas General Land Office
• Texas Juvenile Justice Department
• Texas Juvenile Justice Department Mental Health
• Texas Medical Board
• Texas Military Department
• Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
• Texas RV Service and Repairs
• Texas State University
• Texas Veterans Network / Combined Arms
• Texas Veterans Network / Combined Arms
• Texas Water Development Board
• TDLR
• TMD Staffing
• Total Site Solutions
• Total Site Solutions
• TRP Infrastructure Services
• Training Center of Central Texas
• Travis County Facilities Management Department
• Travis County Sheriff's Office
• TVC HR
• U.S. Secret Service
• United Brotherhood of Carpenters Military Veterans Program
• United Rentals, INC
• United States Postal Service
• Universal Technical Institute
• US Aviation Academy
• US Customs & Border Protection
• Valex
• Verde Services LLC DBA Verde Electric
• Veterans Land Board
• Vetjob-MilitarySpouseJobs
• VTSC
• We Are Blood
• Westlink Academy
• Williamson County
• Williamson County Elections
• Williamson County Veteran Services
• Workforce Solutions Capital Area - Child Care Services
• Worldwide Flight Services
• YMCA of Central Texas

Practice Your Introduction

Sooner or later, someone will ask,

"Tell me about yourself."

You don't need a memorized speech.

Simply be ready to explain:

• Who you are
• What type of work you're looking for
• One or two strengths or accomplishments that make you a good candidate

Practice saying it out loud a few times. You'll sound more natural and confident when the conversation begins.

Dress for the Opportunity You Want

You don't have to wear a business suit to make a professional impression.

Choose clean, neat clothing that fits the type of job you're pursuing. A polished appearance shows employers you're taking the opportunity seriously and helps you feel more confident walking into the event.

Lay everything out tonight so tomorrow morning is one less thing to worry about.

Prepare a Few Good Questions

Remember, you're interviewing employers just as much as they're getting to know you.

Some great questions include:

• What qualities do your most successful employees have?
• What training opportunities do you offer?
• What does career growth look like at your company?
• What advice would you give someone applying today?

Thoughtful questions create meaningful conversations and help employers remember you long after the event ends.

Keep an Open Mind

Some of the best opportunities may come from employers you've never heard of.

Central Texas has a diverse economy with growing careers in advanced manufacturing, health care, skilled trades, education, logistics, technology, public service, hospitality, and many other industries.

Don't skip a booth because the company name is unfamiliar. Your next career could be waiting where you least expect it.

Get a Good Night's Sleep

Preparation is important.

So is showing up rested.

Being alert, energetic, and ready to engage with employers often makes a bigger difference than trying to memorize interview answers late into the night.

Set your alarm, gather your resumes, charge your phone, and give yourself plenty of time to arrive tomorrow.

Tomorrow Could Change Your Career

Job Fair-Con is more than another hiring event.

It's an opportunity to meet employers face to face, discover careers you may not have considered, build professional connections, and explore resources that can support your career long after the event ends.

Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA) is proud to partner with the Texas Veterans Commission and workforce partners from across the region to bring together the summer's largest hiring event in Central Texas. Whether you're a student, recent graduate, experienced professional, veteran, military spouse, or someone ready for a fresh start, tomorrow is your opportunity to take the next step.

Bring your resume.

Bring your questions.

Bring your confidence.

Your next career could begin with one conversation at Job Fair-Con tomorrow.

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