Back when I started my recruiting career, job fairs were a
staple of the recruiter role. I lived in Chicago and, being a
big city, with lots of people and lots of job openings, I knew
that many people would be matched up with potential
opportunities at these job fairs (or at least start the
process). It was a number game. We loaded up with lots of
business cards and anti-bacterial hand wipes (I've shaken some
very sweaty hands) and had a great time at these events.  Then
something started to change. It didn't happen overnight.
Companies and candidates stopped attending job fairs like they
used to:  -First the dotcom boom happened. Candidates didn't
attend job fairs as much because they didn't have to. Job fairs
take time and effort for candidates to attend. Since companies
were working harder to seek out talent (cold calling, etc) due
to the competitive recruiting environment, the candidates were
in the drivers seat. No need to get all dressed up for those job
fairs. The internet was hot and candidates could