Job Seekers' FAQs

Q: When & Where is the next Global Diversity Career Expo & Multilingual Job Fair?
A: The Global Diversity Career Expos & Multilingual Job Fairs are held across the globe. Please refer to the official 2008 & 2009 schedules for exact dates and locations of interest to you.

Q: Who should attend?
A: ALL, without exception! The Global Diversity Career Expo & Multilingual Job Fair is open to anyone interested in using their foreign language and cross-cultural or international competencies at work, to some extent - regardless of their industry, specialty and prior experience. Professionals of all backgrounds and levels, students and recent grades are all invited. Top employers seeking executive level, achieved professionals and entry-level candidates/interns recruit at the Global Diversity Career Expos & Multilingual Job Fairs.

Non-bilinguals are not excluded! In the absolute spirit of diversity & inclusion, and unlike most diversity events which tend to turn minority-exclusive, all candidates are absolutely welcome, whether or not they belong to minority groups.
At the request of some of our participating employers, we've even created a section on the exhibit floor for those quality candidates who may not necessarily be bilingual or multicultural but seek to find better employment opportunities thru this forum.
 
Q: How should I dress for the Global Diversity Career Expos & Multilingual Job Fairs?
A: Dress for success! That means business attire, or what you would normally wear to a formal job interview. Remember, you will be meeting prospective employers and leaders who can help advance your career. So, if you’re serious about your career, your attire (and posture) should show it at all times!
 
Q: What are the benefits of attending?
A: Beside the exposure to and opportunity to meet over hundreds of prestigious employers, the Career Expos and Corporate Presentation sessions, Resume/Coaching Center will give you an incredible chance to carefully explore and learn about new opportunities available before making a move, meet with HR/business leaders and career experts, and ask questions relating to your goals.

Job seekers in transition or seeking change in their profession and new challenges can also take advantage of these very rich career seminars/corporate presentation segments where employers from various industries hold information sessions for students and professionals wishing to gain greater insight into careers opportunities within their respective fields/industries.

This is your unique chance to meet and network with top recruiters and leaders, collect invaluable information from employers from a broad spectrum of industries, explore a vast number of careers opportunities in a non-intimidating environment, and learn about the exhibiting employers’ immediate/future needs, and hiring practices/procedures.

Q: What will I learn from the career expos and corporate presentation sessions?
A: You will gain expert insight about immense career opportunities available to you and find out what it's really like to work in a particular position, company, field or industry you consider. Remember, it's a journey! You will also receive invaluable tip on how to get where you want to be from where you are now, how and what it takes.
 
Q: What should I bring with me to the Global Diversity Career Expos & Multilingual Job Fairs?
A: Bring sufficient copies of your current résumé.  If you need help, career coaches/counselors will be onsite to help you review or prepare one before you head on to meet hiring employers on the exhibit/interview floors. Attending the sessions will be very helpful in learning about a companies' commitment to Diversity and the applications they have for it and setting up the best strategy to get your dream job/career.

Q: Can I setup interview appointments in advance?
A: You can pre-register in advance! To secure appointments in advance, simply upload your resume on MultiLingualPros.com. Employers will review your resume before the event and many of them will reserve private interview booth and preset interview times for select attending candidates, and you may not even have to stay inline visiting their booth.

Q: What happens if I am late for my interview appointment?
A: Be on time. Recruiters will have their hands full with each booth receiving/interviewing hundreds of candidates per day during the event. Keep in mind thousands of candidates like yourself are expected to be there. Appointments fill up rapidly and they'll have people on standby for an open spot. If you are not there on time, they will fill your appointment with another job seeker. Plus, you'd have missed on the opportunity to make the best impression with a potential employer of choice by simply being on time.
 
Q: I am not sure what sessions I should go to. What do I do in this case?
A: You can speak with one of the coordinators of the Career Expo/Corporate Presentation sessions or Information Booth representatives at the event and they will guide you to the appropriate sessions.

Q: What are the days and hours of the Jobs Fairs?
A: Please refer to event details for each city we are visiting - see schedule for full list. Pre-register and come in early to avoid long stay in the Registration lines. 

Q: Do you publish a list of hiring organizations?
A: A full list of the attending organizations is available in the exhibitors directory during the event. Sponsoring exhibitors will be featured online and offline prior to event. For each event, onsite attendees will be given the privilege of exclusive access to a complete employers directory, which will be published after each job fair.

Q: Can I schedule a private interview appointment on the day of the event?
A: Have your resume uploaded on MultiLingualPros.com for employers to preview and schedule meeting you in advance. They will also decide upon meeting you at their booth whether they should take you in for a private interview or not.

Q: How many Career Expo/Corporate Presentation sessions can I attend?
A: Attendees are free to attend as many sessions as they wish. Keep in mind Career Expo/Corporate Presentation sessions will be going on during exhibit time. You must be very organized to make the most of both - meet and/or interview with employers of interest to you and take advantage of the ongoing sessions during the event.
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Q: What are the best ways to get to the Job Fair?
A:  Please refer to event details per location for recommendations on how to best get to the job fair you intend to attend.
 
Q: Can I park at the job fair?
A: Please, refer to event details per location for directions and parking information.

Q: What types of jobs will be available?
A:  Hundreds of employers will be represented at the Fairs with thousands of jobs! They vary widely, across levels (from executives to apprentice), industries (including automotive, education, insurance, retail, technology, banking, hospitality, advertising/marketing, pharmaceutical/healthcare and more) and specialties (from to sales to accounting to IT and more) - see Industries represented for more.

Q: Are these Multilingual Jobs Fairs open to students/recent grades?
A: Yes. This event may be attended by anyone looking for new career opportunities.

Q: What types of resources will be available to me if I attend?
A: In addition to the many employers who will be at the fair, employment coaches, career counselors, international business experts and more will be their to help you make the most of your attendance.

Q: Do I need to pre-register?
A: Yes, PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION. Pre-registering also gives you priority access and seating for the highly attended sessions. When space runs out, you will not have to worry about missing out on a session.

To pre-register, simply create your profile and upload your resume on MultiLingualPros.com if you haven't done so already. You can have up to five resumes, each designed according to your career goals. Plus, you will receive additional information and tips to maximize your success before, during and after the event.

Q: Is there a cost to attend?
A: No, THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO COST TO ATTEND. This unique career event is ABSOLUTELY FREE AND OPEN FOR ALL JOB SEEKERS AND STUDENTS. 

Q: What resources will be available to me during the event?
A: Not only the event staff will be readily available to answer your questions and help you effectively navigate and make the most of  the event, the following features are available to all attendees:
Free Resume Critics and Career Development/Coaching
Free seminars and corporate presentation programs
Free prize drawings.

Internet Access Resume/Career Center

Business Center Attendees Catering

Check in service

Q: If I cannot attend the fair, but am interested in a job, what can I do to participate?
A: For access to job openings, post your résumé on MultiLingualPros.com and apply directly online. You can setup your profile and allow recruiters to find your resume and contact you directly with employment opportunities matching your skills.

Q: What is the purpose of the Multilingual Job Fair?
A: This unique global diversity expo and multilingual job fair is the single, optimal meeting platform available for thousands of multilingual, multicultural and  local/international job seekers to meet with hundreds of prestigious, global and diversity-minded employers for recruiting and career development purposes. These employers of choice are seeking top diversity talents ranging from achieved professional/executive candidates to recent grades and students from undergraduate/graduate universities and professional schools.

Q: What kinds of organizations attend the Global Diversity Career Expo & Multilingual Job Fair?
A: Representatives from many different kinds of employers typically attend - Multinationals, Global 5000 businesses (including but not limited to high tech, retail, banking, financial services, manufacturing and insurance), small businesses, hospitals, non-profits, social services, educational institutions, and government agencies (city, state, federal), the military and more.

Q: How can I make the most of my time at the Job Fair?
A: When you arrive at the Job Fair, you will be given a classy attendee tote bag with a map showing the location of participating employers, a event program and directory books with all necessary information regarding the employers exhibiting, their description job openings and more. Employers have been assigned booth and will have print, video and/or electronic information to share with you. Many will even hold information sessions to fully introduce you to their organization and opportunities. Remember that thousands of candidates like yourself will be attending. If there are several attendees waiting to speak to a particular organization, you may want to go talk to another employer and come back later. We recommend that carefully review the employers' profile in the exhibitors book,  try to speak with recruiters rather than just picking up literature and walking away.  Recruiting is a direct contact sport, so is career advancement!

Q: Will there be food?
A: Food and beverages will be available at some locations or career sessions. Food courts or job seekers lounges will be setup on the exhibit floor and food carts can be found throughout various venue.