New year, new job

Starting the new year usually means setting your annual resolutions and goals, that can mean career opportunities as well. Exploring job fairs is a great way to expand your interests and widen your networking connections.

There are a couple of upcoming job fairs in San Antonio this January.

Hire Live is starting the year with a job fair on Thursday January 10th from 9am to 12:30pm. It will be held at the Embassy Suites near the airport. The address is 10110 Highway 281 North. For more details see the link above. This is a free event with free parking. This is a nationally organized fair offered in major cities across the U.S. with a huge list of clients that include major financial firms, manufacturers plus medical and service companies. The focus will be on companies that are looking to hire for sales, retail and management careers.

The website is also a great resource for job seekers that need resume help and interview tips to get prepared ahead of time.

The second fair this month will be held on January 15th from 9:30am to 3:30pm at the Norris Conference Center at the Wonderland of the Americas Mall. The address is 4522 Fredericksburg Road. Some of the local participating companies include: LTD Financial Services, Domino's Pizza, Baptist Health System, Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union and Reynolds Energy Transport.

The fair is sponsored by San Antonio Express-News and Monster.

For all job seekers, prepare yourself to make the best impression. Bring copies of your resume and dress for a face to face interview. Hiring managers may be on site.

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Good luck to all job seekers.

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