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I just registered (very late) for the Cambridge Search fair. If you are going and have not yet made travel plans (although I don't know who besides me would leave it until the last second), Jetblue is having a fare sale....Many cities in the US to Boston are only $39 each way :)

I had planned to use Amtrak to save money, but this ended up being an even more economical route. The plus side is that my trailing spouse can come to Boston with me and do some sight-seeing because, you know, Boston is so lovely this time of year.... :roll:

Now, down to brass tacks. What do most people wear to the job fair? I'm assuming professional dress for the sign-up sessions and interviews, but I don't want to be caught over (or under) dressed for those events or the other planned sessions.

Thanks! :roll:

I am at Search BKK right now and you just can't go wrong with a nice professional suit (for a man or a woman). I have seen less formal attire, even at interview, but I wouldn't risk it.

So, suit jackets/blazers? What about dresses for women? Or a cardigan rather than a suit jacket? I have been trying to figure out what to bring to my job fair as well.

While at the hotel and out of your room, assume heads and recruiters are observing you. During scheduled time a jacket and tie, like you would for a job interview is the way to go. Same for woman. Cardigans come off to me as a little informal. After hours, a button down and khakis or "smart casual" would be appropriate.

[quote="davey"]So, suit jackets/blazers? What about dresses for women? Or a cardigan rather than a suit jacket? I have been trying to figure out what to bring to my job fair as well.[/quote]

Woman can get away with a dress at times, but you do run the risk of falling afoul of someone's (someone important) sense of fashion or appropriate dress. A smart, well-fitting business suit for a women (pants or skirt) is a safer choice.

During non-interview times, a man can get away with dress slacks, and shirt/tie with or without a sweater over the top (but I do find the sweater with a tie look to be pretty sharp). I saw some young men interviewing in this outfit, but I wouldn't do it.