At Silicon Valley job fair, few employers and fewer openings

Iria · Feb 26, 2009, 04:32 PM

The advertisement for the job fair boasted a list of desirable employers, including Kaiser Permanente, Southwest Airlines, and Wells Fargo Bank.

But when hopeful Silicon Valley job-seekers arrived at the San Mateo Expo Center here Wednesday, they found booths for the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and the Army National Guard. The only non-government, non-education company to appear was Verizon, which was looking for sales representatives to work in local retail stores--previous retail sales experience required.
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Tyrsonswood · Feb 26, 2009, 04:43 PM

Things are getting rough out there .... but using "previous participating employers." to draw a crowd that was hard pressed to pay to get in the door, when they knew those companies weren't going to be there? That's slimy.......

Feb 26, 2009, 04:32 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	At Silicon Valley job fair, few employers and fewer openings The advertisement for the job fair boasted a list of desirable employers, including Kaiser Permanente, Southwest Airlines, and Wells Fargo Bank. But when hopeful Silicon Valley job-seekers arrived at the San Mateo Expo Center here Wednesday, they found booths for the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and the Army National Guard. The only non-government, non-education company to appear was Verizon, which was looking for sales representatives to work in local retail stores--previous retail sales experience required. ___________ Source: Politics and Law