The UK Careers Fair's Return, Early Closure in Manchester, and What to Expect This Week
The UK Careers Fair
Exhibit with us in 80+ UK Locations to attract individuals, recruit emerging talent and create a positive brand profile.
The UK Careers Fair embarked on its ambitious 2024 schedule this past Friday, marking the beginning of a year filled with opportunities and connections. However, our kickoff event in Manchester encountered an unexpected challenge. Due to an overwhelming influx of more than 6,000 candidates, we made the difficult decision to close the event 60 minutes earlier than scheduled. This decision, while not taken lightly, was necessary for the safety and effective management of the event.
Addressing the Manchester Event
The Manchester event's early closure was a first for us. The sheer volume of attendees surpassed our expectations and the venue's capacity. This unanticipated scenario underscored the growing popularity and importance of career fairs in today's job market.
In response, we have taken immediate steps:
Upcoming Manchester Events
We remain committed to providing quality career connection opportunities. If you were a candidate who couldn't attend the recent event, don't worry. We are hosting five more Manchester events this year:
领英推荐
You can secure your candidate spot for the March event at Eventbrite . Please note, that attendance numbers are now capped, so tickets are limited. For those who held tickets to the previous event, you will receive an email detailing all the companies that were hiring.
For exhibitors at the Manchester event, our exhibitor management team has already been in touch to provide support and information.
What's On This Week
Looking ahead, we have a busy week of events:
These events are just a glimpse of our extensive 2024 schedule, which promises diverse opportunities across various regions. For more information and to plan your visit, check out our full schedule here .