5 Interesting Job Fair Statistics (2025)

Job fairs aren't old!

From building real human connections to discovering unadvertised roles, these events offer benefits beyond the booth.

Here are some eye-opening job fair statistics to show why they still matter.

Key Job Fair Statistics

• 37% of students say they have attended a job fair in the last 12 months
• 45% of students receive an interview offer after attending a career fair
• 24% of students are offered a job post fair

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37% of students say they have attended a job fair in the last 12 months

We have conducted a LinkedIn poll to better understand how students approach job fairs.

Out of 142 participants, 53 said they had attended a job fair in the past year.

This statistic suggests that, despite AI-driven recruitment, traditional in-person events like career fairs remain a valuable part of the job hunt for many students.

45% of students receive an interview offer after attending a career fair (NACE)

According to a recent survey published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), 45% of students receive an interview offer after attending a career fair.

Job fairs are the ideal place to land an interview because recruiters come prepared to talk and book slots on the spot, and students come ready with polished résumés.

Small businesses represent more than half of the exhibitors at job fairs (ADB Economics)

According to a study published by ADB Economics, small businesses (10–49 full-time employees) account for more than half of participants (54%).

Only 4% of exhibitors are mega employers (1,000 or more employees).

This statistic shows that these events are a crucial acquisition channel for firms that may lack large recruiting budgets or established employer branding.

Largest firms rely on more targeted programs and internal referral networks.

50% of invited participants show up at virtual job fairs (Radancy)

Virtual job fairs tend to have higher participation rates than in-person events.

According to Radancy, 50% of invited participants show up at virtual job fairs.

Virtual career fairs truly eliminate the barriers of travel that often limit in-person events to attendance closer to 20-30%.

By allowing candidates to connect from anywhere, on the devices they already use, you significantly increase participation rates.

24% of students are offered a job after a career fair (NACE)

According to a student survey published by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), 24% of students are offered a job after a career fair.

It’s impressive that nearly one‑in‑four students walk away from a career fair with an actual job offer.

This statistic highlights the importance of direct employer-student interaction, but also reveals how competitive and selective the process remains for students and fresh graduates.