Exhibitor FAQs
Everything you need to know about booking a stand, promoting your vacancies and getting the most from a Job Fair by The Bridge. Jump to a section or browse them all below.
Booking a Stand
Pricing, payment and how to secure your place at one of our events.
How much does it cost to exhibit?
Stand packages start from £295+ VAT. To discuss the best option for your organisation, please contact Jessica at jessica@thejobfairs.co.uk or view all stand options on our stand packages page.
How do I book a stand?
Simply email jessica@thejobfairs.co.uk, our Head of Bookings, and she will help you choose the right event and stand package.
How do I pay for my stand?
We accept:
- Bank Transfer / Faster Payments
- Credit & Debit Card (via Stripe)
- PayPal
- Cheque
What is included in my stand package?
For a full breakdown of what’s included in each stand package, please contact jessica@thejobfairs.co.uk or visit our stand packages page.
Do I still need to complete the booking form after I’ve paid?
Yes. The booking form is essential as it provides us with the information we use to promote your organisation before the event. The sooner you complete it, the sooner we can start attracting relevant candidates to your stand.
About Our Job Fairs
Who exhibits, who attends and how we fill the room with relevant candidates.
How many locations do you operate in?
We host Job Fairs in 70+ locations across the UK throughout the year. Visit our Event Schedule to view all upcoming events.
What types of companies can exhibit?
Our Job Fairs welcome organisations recruiting for:
- Job opportunities
- Apprenticeships
- Training courses
- Voluntary roles
- Self-employed roles
- Careers advice and employability support
Please note that we do not accept Job Boards and Job Sites at our events.
Do you run industry-specific Job Fairs?
No. Our events are currently multi sector Job Fairs, welcoming employers from all industries. We are considering specialist events in the future, so let us know if you are interested.
What kind of candidates attend?
Our events attract a diverse range of job seekers aged 16+, including:
- School leavers
- Graduates
- Career changers
- People returning to work
- Those currently employed but seeking new opportunities
- Unemployed job seekers
How many candidates attend?
Attendance varies by location. Jessica will be happy to provide expected visitor numbers for any event you’re interested in.
How do you advertise your Job Fairs?
We invest heavily in promoting every event using a proven multi-channel marketing strategy developed since 2010. It is a secret formula, like the fried chicken recipe to KFC, that has helped us attract hundreds of local candidates to every event.
How do you attract relevant candidates to my stand?
We promote your organisation and vacancies before every event using the information you provide on your booking form. The more detail you provide, the better we can target suitable candidates.
Do you have testimonials?
Yes. We’ve received hundreds of testimonials from employers who have successfully recruited through our events. Visit our Testimonials page to read their experiences.
How do we feature in the Jobs Fair Newspaper?
Information on advertising opportunities can be found on our Jobs Fair Newspaper page, or you can contact Jessica for more details.
Before the Event
Arrival times, deliveries, parking and the practical bits ahead of the day.
What time can we arrive?
Exhibitors can arrive from 9am to set up. Events open to candidates at 10am.
Need earlier access? Please contact Jessica and we’ll do our best to help.
Can we deliver equipment before the event?
Yes, but arrangements must be made directly with the venue. We can provide contact details if required. Please note that any items left at the venue are at your own risk.
Is parking available?
Parking information is sent approximately one week before your event as part of your exhibitor information pack. If you need details sooner, simply contact Jessica.
Will Wi-Fi be available?
Yes. Wi-Fi details will be provided on the day where available.
Is electricity available?
Yes. Please request electricity when booking so we can arrange this with the venue.
Can we bring a TV?
Absolutely. If you’re bringing a TV or other electrical equipment, please make sure you’ve requested electricity in advance.
Can we bring a dog?
This depends on the venue. Please contact Jessica before the event and we’ll check for you.
Your Stand
What’s provided, how much space you get and what you can bring along.
What’s included at my stand?
Every stand includes:
- A 4ft/5ft/6ft trestle table (venue dependant)
- Tablecloth
- Chairs
How large is the stand space?
Each stand is approximately 6ft wide. If you’re bringing a display wider than this, please let Jessica know in advance.
What can we bring?
You’re welcome to bring:
- Pop-up banners
- Branded tablecloths
- Branded merchandise
- TV screens
- Podiums
- Curved display walls
- Marketing materials
Please note, you don’t need expensive display equipment or branded merchandise to have a successful Job Fair. Many exhibitors in the past have simply brought 2 or 3 proactive team members, details of their opportunities and plenty of enthusiasm, and go on to have a fantastic day speaking with candidates.
If your display exceeds 6ft wide, please let us know beforehand.
How many staff can attend?
There is no limit, although most exhibitors typically bring between 2 and 3 team members.
Do we need to send our vacancies beforehand?
No. Simply include your careers/jobs page link on the booking form and we’ll produce your A4 vacancy posters for our Job Boards.
What is our stand number?
We don’t allocate stand numbers. Our Event Team will greet you on arrival and show you to your allocated stand.
On the Day
What to do when you arrive and how the event runs.
What do we do when we arrive?
Please check in with a member of The Bridge Event Team when you arrive. We’ll show you to your allocated stand and answer any questions before the event begins.
Can we leave before the event finishes?
We ask all exhibitors to remain until the advertised closing time unless there’s an emergency. Candidates continue arriving throughout the event, and leaving early can result in missed recruitment opportunities and a poorer experience for attendees.
Can I attend without booking a stand to promote my business?
No. Only registered exhibitors may promote their organisation or speak to candidates for recruitment or business development purposes. Anyone found promoting their services without exhibiting may be asked to leave.
Still have a question?
Jessica, our Head of Bookings, is happy to help with anything not covered above, from package options to expected attendance at a specific event.