Job Fair Success: 115 Attendees and Strong Staffing Results!

The Arc Mercer’s latest job fair was a tremendous success, bringing in 115 attendees and generating a strong pool of qualified candidates to help strengthen staffing across the agency.

Thanks to the efforts of the Recruitment team and employees from across multiple departments, the event delivered impressive results, creating opportunities to fill immediate staffing needs while building a pipeline of future employees.

Job Fair by the Numbers

• 115 Total Attendees – A strong turnout of prospective employees.

• 20 Residential Positions Filled – Accounting for an anticipated 30% candidate drop-off rate.

• 8 Qualified Day Program Candidates – Potential new team members to support our Day Programs.

• 35 Future Hire Candidates – Individuals identified for training and future employment opportunities.

• 41 Job Fair Referrals – Demonstrating the value of spreading the word about employment opportunities.

• 7 Janitorial Attendees – Candidates exploring opportunities within our Janitorial Department.

Even more impressive, only 6% of applicants were determined to be unqualified, highlighting the quality of candidates attracted to the event.

A Team Effort Worth Celebrating!

While the numbers tell an exciting story, the success of this job fair wouldn't have been possible without the employees who helped make it happen.

The Recruitment team extends a sincere thank-you to everyone who participated, conducted interviews, assisted with hiring, and helped coordinate the event. Your teamwork and dedication created an organized, welcoming experience for prospective employees.

A special shoutout goes to our frontline staff who helped spread the word and refer prospective employees! With 41 job fair referrals, your efforts played a major role in attracting new talent and making this event such a success.

Every new employee represents another opportunity to strengthen our programs, support our existing teams, and continue delivering exceptional services to the individuals we serve.

Congratulations to the Recruitment team and everyone involved in making this job fair a success!