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What candidates attend our Job Fairs

Who Will You Meet at Our Job Fairs?

When you exhibit at Job Fairs by The Bridge, you’re not just booking a stand – you’re putting your organisation at the heart of a vibrant recruitment hub. Our events create a powerful environment where employers and candidates connect directly, without the barriers of online applications.

Our events consistently attract hundreds of high-quality, motivated candidates who come ready to engage, network, and secure their next opportunity.

You’ll meet people who have prepared CVs, dressed to impress, and a clear goal – to meet employers like you.

Candidates attending a Jobs Fair

Candidate Snapshot: A Breakdown of Attendees

We understand that quality matters just as much as quantity. That’s why our Job Fairs attract a diverse, well-matched pool of candidates with a broad mix of backgrounds, career goals, skill sets and experience.

Candidate Footfall: How Many Will You Meet?

Our Job Fairs deliver not only quality but scale. Across our events:

  • Average footfall per fair: 400–700 candidates
  • Large city events: regularly exceed 1,000 candidates
  • Regional fairs: typically draw 250–400 candidates
  • Peak times: 10am–1pm with strong engagement throughout the fair

Speak to jessica@thejobfairs.co.uk to receive in depth statistics on footfall in your chosen area/s.

What does this mean for you?

You’ll benefit from steady candidate traffic, high stand visibility, and numerous opportunities to connect, pitch, and even hire directly during the event.

By Experience Level

By Employment Status/Current Situation

By Age Range

By Gender & Inclusivity

We champion a diverse and inclusive environment. Our events draw a broad demographic of candidates and create a welcoming space for all:

We welcome candidates from a range of ethnic, cultural, and neurodiverse backgrounds.

By Skills & Qualifications

Candidates visiting come with strong and varying credentials, including:

  • Secondary Level Qualifications - GCSEs, BTECs
  • Vocational Certifications - CSCS, NVQ, City & Guilds, SIA, etc
  • Further Education Qualifications - A-Levels, AS-Levels, Foundation Degrees, Functional Skills
  • Higher Education/Degree Qualifications - Bachelors, Masters, Foundation, Diplomas, PGCE
  • Soft skills like communication, teamwork, and customer service – honed through real work experience
  • Upskilled professionals undertaking online or government-funded training (e.g., digital bootcamps, apprenticeships)

You’ll find job-ready individuals as well as upskillers looking to grow within your business.

By Job Type Sought

Our candidates aren’t just browsing – they’re actively pursuing the job type that fits their life stage, schedule, or ambition:

Full-time permanent roles

The most in-demand at our events.

Part-time work

Ideal for working parents, students, and flexible job seekers that visit.

Apprenticeships

Younger candidates and career switchers hungry for earn-while-you-learn opportunities.

Temporary/seasonal positions

For candidates looking for time-sensitive roles to boost their work experience and earn for a limited duration.

Remote & hybrid roles

Increasingly popular at our events, and suitable for candidates looking for flexible job positions across the country.

Self-employed

Those with the ambition to be their own boss and to start their own business.

Voluntary roles

Candidates looking to gain work experience, boost their skills, work as part of a team, and make a difference.

If you offer these job pathways or flexibility, you’ll find a strong match at our events.

By Job Area / Sector of Interest

We attract candidates with clear industry focus – and many bring relevant experience or transferable skills:

  • Admin, HR & Office Support
  • Healthcare & Social Care
  • Engineering, Construction & Skilled Trades
  • IT & Digital Tech (including entry-level, support, and digital marketers)
  • Education & Early Years
  • Retail, Hospitality & Customer-Facing Roles
  • Warehousing, Transport & Logistics
  • Finance, Sales & Business Services
  • Plus: Creative arts, environmental work, local government, and third-sector interests

Many are multi-skilled and open to new sectors, giving you a flexible and transferable hiring pool.

By Career Goals

Our candidates come with clear objectives:

  • Immediate employment opportunities
  • Career progression within their current field
  • Flexible & remote roles that suit their lifestyle
  • Apprenticeships, internships & training pathways to enhance their skills

This diversity means that whatever your hiring needs – from entry-level to senior positions – you’ll find candidates eager to talk to you at our events.

Types of Roles Typically Filled at Our Events

Employers across multiple industries have successfully hired from our fairs. Typical roles filled include:

Office & Administrative

Office administrators, HR assistants, customer service executives, and reception staff.

Technical & Engineering

Mechanical engineers, maintenance technicians, CAD designers, and skilled trades.

Healthcare & Social Care

Care assistants, support workers, healthcare administrators, and nursing staff.

IT & Digital

Junior developers, IT support specialists, data analysts, and digital marketing executives.

Retail, Hospitality & Service

Store managers, front-of-house staff, chefs, and logistics coordinators.

Education & Training

Teaching assistants, early years practitioners, and training program recruits.

View the numerous sectors our Job Fairs cater to here.

Past Success Stories

“The busiest jobs fair I’ve ever been to. Great to chat with so many keen people.”

HMRC, Bristol Jobs Fair

“Been a persistently busy day, good to speak face-to-face rather than telephone conversations. Been a brilliant day overall.”

Technique, Norwich Jobs Fair

The Candidates You’ll Meet

At our events, you’ll engage with:

Experienced Professionals

Seasoned workers with proven expertise and leadership potential.

Career Changers & Returners

Motivated individuals bringing new skills and perspectives.

Graduates & Students

Adaptable and tech-savvy candidates looking for their first big break.

Candidates in Transition

Individuals who are available immediately and ready to commit to the right role.

Why They Attend Our Fairs

Our candidates attend with a purpose – they’re not just browsing; they’re actively seeking opportunities. They come to:

Meet

Meet real employers face-to-face, not just apply online

Discover

Discover live vacancies, training programmes, and career pathways

Gain

Gain insight into industries and make informed career decisions

Build

Build valuable connections that could shape their future

What Candidates Say About Our Events

“An insightful time at the Jobs Fair, I’m trying to find something to work around my own business so enjoyed chatting to the companies here.”

Brandon, Wolverhampton Jobs Fair

“Really pleased I attended today, I have been able to find a fair few opportunities that suit me. I have even applied for a position whilst I have been here.”

Chris, Bristol Jobs Fair

The Stats Speak for Themselves

Our candidates attend with a purpose – they’re not just browsing; they’re actively seeking opportunities. They come to:

85%

85% of attendees say they attend to apply for roles on the day

70%

70% bring printed CVs, prepared to hand directly to recruiters

75%

75% of exhibitors report hiring candidates they met at our fairs within 4 weeks

These numbers prove our events are not just busy – they’re effective.

Stand Out. Be Seen. Get Hired.

Don’t miss your chance to connect with motivated candidates actively searching for their next opportunity. Our job fairs put your company directly in front of the talent you need.

  • Connect face-to-face
  • Fill vacancies faster
  • Build relationships for future hires

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