FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Jobseekers:

Am I eligible to participate in a Hiring Our Heroes job fair? 

Hiring Our Heroes job fairs are open to all U.S. active duty servicemembers, guard and reserve members, veterans, and/or spouses of any of these groups. Military and veteran parents and dependents are not permitted to attend the job fairs at this time, but we encourage them to access employment resources through local veteran, military family, and workforce development centers.

How can I register to attend a Hiring Our Heroes job fair?

It is highly recommended that all jobseekers pre-register online for any Hiring Our Heroes job fair they wish to attend. Click here to locate the information page for the particular fair you wish to attend. The online registration links and directions can be found toward the bottom of the page. Registration by phone is not available at this time.

If a jobseeker is unable to register online or if it is the day of the job fair, he or she may also register in-person at the fair. Veterans and servicemembers must have proof of service (e.g., military ID, DD Form 214, veteran’s retirement card, copy of military orders, or even a photo in uniform) ready to display at the registration table.

Is there a cost to participate in a Hiring Our Heroes job fair?

There is no cost for jobseekers to register and attend a Hiring Our Heroes job fair.

Where can I find the employer list for a Hiring Our Heroes job fair?

Employer lists are generally available on the fair’s information page (found here) one week before the job fair. A list of employers will also be made available online to all jobseekers who pre-register, and a list of employers will be available at the job fair registration table.

How should I prepare for a Hiring Our Heroes job fair?

Jobseekers are encouraged to utilize Hiring Our Heroes’ online programs to prepare for the job fair, including the Resume Engine and VetNet to strengthen your resume and job search strategies. We also encourage all jobseekers to consider signing up for a free employment workshop designed to focus on resume writing, interview skills, and one-on-one career sessions. Most workshops are held in conjunction with the job fairs, so the registration link for the workshop is also on the job fair information page (found here). It is highly recommended that jobseekers come in business casual to business attire. The job fair should be treated as an on-the-spot interview, so dress to impress.

I am unable to attend a job fair. How can I still access Hiring Our Heroes resources?

Jobseekers who are unable to make it to a job fair are encouraged to use Hiring Our Heroes digital employment tools, as well as reach out to local veteran organizations or military family groups. Hiring Our Heroes frequently partners with The American Legion, the Department of Labor, and local veteran and workforce development agencies to host fairs. These are great local resources for jobseekers to contact.

Where can I submit feedback about a Hiring Our Heroes job fair?

All feedback is encouraged and appreciated. Please submit feedback through this Hiring Our Heroes Jobseeker survey form.

Employers:

Is my business eligible to recruit at a Hiring Our Heroes job fair?

We are happy to register you as an employer for a Hiring Our Heroes job fair if you meet the following criteria:

• If you are a nationwide employer, you must have at least 2 open positions in the location of the hiring fair and a total of 5 positions open nationally.

• If you are a small business, you must be able to demonstrate at least one open local position (e.g., link to a career site or job posting).

• You will not be using your booth to distribute promotional materials or to attract business. All materials must be for the purpose of recruiting employees.

• You will be attending to recruit employees only, not to recruit for multi-level marketing, direct sales, or consulting roles that require a buy-in fee.

• You will accept resumes onsite and interact with jobseekers instead of simply directing them online to fill out an application. If your company does have a mandatory online application process, you will provide job listings at the fair and detailed instructions or demonstrations for jobseekers who wish to apply online.

• Multiple representatives from one company are welcome to attend a job fair, but each company will be allotted only one table at the job fair. If additional space is needed, please email a request to Marisa Kovacs at mkovacs@uschamber.com.

• You will report hires resulting from the job fair to our online system.

Employers with appeals, questions, or concerns regarding these qualifications are welcome to email us at hiringourheroes@uschamber.com.

How can I register to recruit at a Hiring Our Heroes job fair?

Employers must register online in order to reserve a booth at a Hiring Our Heroes job fair. Click here to locate the information page for the particular fair you wish to attend. The online registration links and directions can be found toward the bottom of the page. Registration by phone is not available at this time.

Is there a cost to participate in a Hiring Our Heroes job fair?

More than 90% of Hiring Our Heroes job fairs are free for employers wishing to attend and recruit at a fair; however, a booth fee is possible if the event is being held in partnership with an organization that typically charges. While this occurrence is rare, any potential booth fee will be displayed at the start of the online registration process.

I am an employer/service agency that has been waitlisted for a Hiring Our Heroes job fair. When will I be notified regarding booth availability?

Employers that have been waitlisted for a job fair should generally expect to be notified of a status change approximately a week before the job fair. If for some reason, your business has not heard back yet, please email us at hiringourheroes@uschamber.com to check your status.

What should I bring to a Hiring Our Heroes job fair?

After an employer’s registration has been confirmed, Hiring Our Heroes will provide one covered table, chairs, and access to electricity or wi-fi (where available) the day of the fair. Employers should bring recruitment materials and/or displays that fit within the allotted space (generally 6’ area).

What if I want to hire veterans and/or military spouses, but I am unable to participate in an upcoming Hiring Our Heroes job fair?

Even if a business is unable to participate in a Hiring Our Heroes job fair, there are several ways to connect with qualified veterans and military spouses. One method is emailing us directly at hiringourheroes@uschamber.com to get connected to talented candidates in your area.

Employers that commit to hiring veterans and military spouses as a part of Hiring 500,000 Heroes will also receive help from Hiring Our Heroes and our partner Goodwill Industries in finding talented employees.

Employers are also encouraged to reach out to local chambers of commerce, The American Legion, local workforce development agencies, and government offices. Hiring Our Heroes frequently works with these local partners to host our job fairs, so they are excellent resources for finding local jobseekers.

Where can I submit feedback about a Hiring Our Heroes job fair?

All feedback about your Hiring Our Heroes experience is encouraged and appreciated. Please submit feedback through this Hiring Our Heroes Employer survey form.

Based on feedback from jobseeker surveys, job fair booths will be reserved for employers and service agencies only. Therefore, educational institutions are not permitted to attend Hiring Our Heroes job fairs at this time. Institutions that do register will be removed from the list.

For all other questions, please email us at hiringourheroes@uschamber.com.