Job seekers: Fall, winter career fairs in Tampa Bay

As the end of the year approaches, a number of Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg area companies and local governments are seeking candidates for part- and fulltime positions.

New graduates, young professionals, those seeking a career change or industry advancement, take note of these upcoming job and career fairs in the Tampa Bay area in fall 2015 and winter 2016. Events include job fairs for veterans, law enforcement and students.

Career fairs in Tampa Bay can connect job seekers in the Tampa and St. Petersburg areas with the industry leaders and resources that help open the door for new hires.

Monday, November 2: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Job Fair
noon-4 p.m.
Falkenburg Road Jail Assembly Room (North side)
520 N Falkenburg Road, Tampa

Thursday, November 12: City of Tampa Mayor’s Alliance for Persons with Disabilities Job Fair
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Port Tampa Bay, Terminal 2,
651 Channelside Drive, Tampa

Thursday, November 19: Tampa Career Fair 
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Westshore Airport
4500 West Cypress Street, Tampa

Friday, December 11: Tampa Career Fair 
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Westshore Airport
4500 West Cypress Street, Tampa

Monday, January 11, 2016: Tampa Bay Job and Career Fair presented by the Tampa Bay Times
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Coliseum
535 4th Ave North, St. Pete

More than 50 local employers will be in attendance. Professional business attire required. Bring at least 20 copies of your resume.

February 2, 2016: University of South Florida Career Fair Week
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Marshall Student Center Ballroom, USF campus
4103 USF Cedar Cir, Tampa

Employers, are you hosting an upcoming career fair in the Tampa Bay area? Put potential future employees on the right path by sharing the details of your upcoming job or career fair in Tampa Bay with 83 Degrees. Email the 83 Degrees Innovation & Job News editor with "Hiring" in the subject line. Reach out over on Twitter (@83degreesmedia) if our job listings put you on the path to success.
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Justine Benstead is a feature writer for 83 Degrees Media in the Tampa Bay region of Florida.