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April 11, 2010

First buds of the spring job fair season in bloom

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By Randy Woods
NWjobs

As we finish dotting the decimals and checking the boxes on our Form 1040s this week, it's easy to note a change in the air.

Now that we have the freakish hailstorms of last week out of our system, we can see the first buds of the spring job fair season pop up around town. The economy is hardly booming, but the gains of the last few months are likely to translate into a few new hires for the second fiscal quarter of 2010. This may be one of the best times in the last couple of years to attend conventional job fairs.

From the South Sound to downtown Seattle, here's a roundup of some of the job fair and networking events this week, all wedged into a compact three days.

TUES., APRIL 13

Military Career Expo - Those in the armed forces who are looking to transition back into civilian life should consider attending this South Sound job fair, sponsored by online veteran job board Military.com and the Non-Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA). Recruiting companies taking part include Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Troops to Teachers and ManTech. Where: Building 33, Camp Murray, Tacoma. When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: Free.

Career and Internship Fair -- Saint Martin's University and Evergreen State College co-sponsor this annual gathering of Puget Sound businesses, government agencies and nonprofit organizations that are looking for new hires. Click here for a complete updated list of organizations that participated last year. Where: Marcus Pavilion, Saint Martin's University, Lacey. When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: Free.

Seattle Job Social - Wind down after a day of career fair networking by hobnobbing at this monthly gathering of job seekers and representatives from more than 20 organizations, including game developer NCSoft, which has announced that it will be hiring for at least one position at the event. Where: Twist Restaurant and Lounge, Belltown. When: 6 to 9 p.m. Cost: $5; resume required in advance.

WED., APRIL 14

UW Seattle Spring Career Fair -- More than 100 employers are expected be on hand looking for interns and full-time employees. For the latest information on companies that will be attending, please visit the University of Washington's Career Center site. Where: HUB Ballrooms, University of Washington. When: 3 to 7 p.m. Cost: Free.

BizMix - The Puget Sound Business Journal is sponsoring this open-house-style networking event, giving you a chance to meet some of the region's top business professionals. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, free valet parking and a cash bar will also be provided. Where: The Terraces at Skyline, First Hill. When: 4 to 6 p.m. Cost: $20 for PSBJ subscribers; $89 all others, includes one-year subscription.

THURS., APRIL 15

Career Fair 2010 - Dress for success and bring professional resumes to this fair, sponsored by the Career Services Center at Seattle Central Community College. Featured employers will include Downtown Emergency Service Center, Harborview Hospital, King County Library, King County Sherriff, Northwest Hospital, Princess Cruises, Seattle Parks and YWCA. Where: Seattle Central Community College, Main Hallway, Capitol Hill. When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: Free.

Randy Woods writes about job-search tools, networking techniques and other tips to help you land your dream job.