{"id":961648,"date":"2026-05-15T13:47:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T13:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/961648\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T13:47:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T13:47:14","slug":"not-another-job-fair-to-deliver-a-more-effective-recruitment-experience-in-edinburgh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/961648\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cNot Another Job Fair\u201d to Deliver a More Effective Recruitment Experience in Edinburgh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A new recruitment event, Not Another Job Fair, will take place at the Kimpton Hotel, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, from <strong>10:00 to 13:00<\/strong>, offering a more structured and outcome-focused experience for both employers and jobseekers.<\/p>\n<p>Developed to improve upon traditional job fair models, the event is designed to facilitate meaningful engagement between businesses and candidates, with a strong emphasis on active hiring and immediate opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Supporting Efficient Recruitment for Businesses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The event provides employers with the opportunity to connect directly with candidates who are actively seeking employment and are aligned with their requirements. Upon arrival, candidates will be welcomed by the event team, assessed based on their skills and career goals, and directed to the most relevant organisations. This approach enables businesses to engage with suitable applicants more efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>Employers may conduct interviews on the day, although participation in on-the-spot interviews is optional. The event also includes a dedicated support area where candidates can receive CV guidance and interview preparation, helping to ensure productive and well-prepared interactions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proven Success and Expected Growth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The previous event attracted nearly 400 attendees and more than 20 employers, focusing solely on St James Quarter. With broader participation anticipated this year, attendance is expected to increase significantly, providing even greater opportunities for networking and recruitment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Limited Opportunities for Business Participation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A small number of exhibition spaces remain available for businesses wishing to take part. Organisations with current vacancies, as well as those seeking to develop a pipeline of future talent, are encouraged to secure their place. Please email hello@edinburghfuse.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Opportunities for Candidates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Attendees will benefit from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Direct access to hiring managers with current vacancies<\/li>\n<li>The opportunity to participate in interviews on the day<\/li>\n<li>Exposure to a variety of roles, including full-time and part-time positions<\/li>\n<li>The ability to engage with multiple employers within a single event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Candidates are encouraged to bring an up-to-date CV and present themselves professionally.<\/p>\n<p>Registration is now open via the following link: <a href=\"https:\/\/iks.hanlonsonline.co.uk\/Web%20Forms\/Public\/ClientRegistrationWizard.aspx?ID=256\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/iks.hanlonsonline.co.uk\/Web%20Forms\/Public\/ClientRegistrationWizard.aspx?ID=256<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Not Another Job Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thursday 21 May 2026<\/p>\n<p>10:00 \u2013 13:00<\/p>\n<p>Kimpton Hotel, 38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4HQ<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A new recruitment event, Not Another Job Fair, will take place at the Kimpton Hotel, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":377903,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8816],"tags":[748,1102,4884,712,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-961648","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-edinburgh","8":"tag-britain","9":"tag-edinburgh","10":"tag-great-britain","11":"tag-scotland","12":"tag-uk","13":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/116578906865562822","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/961648","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=961648"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/961648\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/377903"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=961648"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=961648"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=961648"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}