Meet with some of the best companies for veterans at these veteran job fairs in Phoenix and the Valley!
5 Arizona Job Fairs for Veterans Happening in 2020
1. BestCompaniesAZ Virtual VET-Talks
BestCompaniesAZ is dedicated to connecting job seekers with some of the best award-winning employers across Arizona. VET-Talks is their annual military hiring event together with Birdies for the Brave™. Veterans are able to network with these military-friendly companies to explore new career opportunities and hear stories of career transition successes.
When? March 4, 2021
Check in our our events page for the most up-to-date information.
2. RecruitMilitary Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
RecruitMilitary Opportunity Expo is a free event for recruiters to meet with former military members and their spouses. In addition to employers, their Phoenix Veterans Job Fair also features franchisors, educational institutions, and veterans associations. In order to best prepare for this event, RecruitMilitary also provides tons of resources to help you get ready for interviews, prepare an elevator pitch, and present an excellent resume.
This year’s veterans career fair will be virtual, so you can enjoy all the same benefits from the comfort and safety of your home.
When? January 28, 2021
More information about Phoenix Veterans Job Fair.
3. Military X Phoenix Veteran Virtual Hiring Event
The Military X event is similarly meant for those who served in the military and their spouses. While some employers present may recruit on the spot, others have differing hiring processes. Regardless of your career transition timeline, this is a great place to mingle and meet some recruiters with prime opportunities. You’ll find a bunch of different industries, as well as types of jobs, to suit veterans with a range of professional interests. This year, participants will meet and interview with employers via text from their desktop or laptop browser
When?
- March 22, 2021
- June 21, 2021
- September 1, 2021
- December 9, 2021
More information about Military X Phoenix Veterans Career Fair.
4. VetsinTech
VetsInTech hosts a range of programs and events to help former military personnel transition into civilian life. They offer classes to prep veterans in cybersecurity, Salesforce admin, and web development. For those ready to take the leap into a career with no further career development, check out one of VetsinTech’s many career fairs across the country, including Phoenix veterans job fairs.
When? To Be Determined
More information about VetsinTech and their events.
5. Veteran Hiring Expo
To be clear, the Veteran Hiring Expo isn’t a traditional career fair. It’s a place for veterans to have pre-matched interviews and gain additional information about the position. In order to line up an interview, be sure to register early and select a few positions that look good to you!
When? To Be Determined
Check in for more information about the Veteran Hiring Expo.
6. BONUS: 50strong
While not a Phoenix career fair, 50strong connects service members, veterans and military spouses in Arizona to employers through regularly hosted networking, Q&A, career prep, and referral virtual workshops. You’ll find a variety of topics and employers covered every week, so be sure to check out what’s coming up next!
More information about 50strong’s regular workshops and events
Your New Career is Calling at Phoenix-Based Job Fairs!
Career fairs are an excellent way to gain instant access to a company’s hiring managers and current openings. By having personal interaction and making yourself known to the marketplace, you open up more opportunities than by just applying online. In addition, fairs specifically tailored towards veterans provide a unique advantage. Employers here know exactly how to best translate your skills and where your strengths as a veteran lie.
Read more about the best types of jobs for veteran in Phoenix or explore current opportunities at veteran committed employers.
