career fair — An event where employers and job seekers meet to discuss employment opportunities
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An event where employers and job seekers meet to discuss employment opportunities
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈrɪr fɛr/
Example Sentences
- Sarah prepared 50 resumes for the career fair but forgot to bring business cards.
- The university organizes a career fair every semester to help students find internships.
- He wore his lucky tie to the career fair and got three job interviews.
career fair
NOUN[/kəˈrɪr fɛr/]
An event where employers and job seekers meet to discuss employment opportunities
An event where employers and job seekers meet to discuss employment opportunities
Those who prepare get opportunities to share at the career fair!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Career derives from Latin 'carrus' (wagon), originally referring to a vehicle or path of travel, which evolved metaphorically to mean one's life path or professional journey. Fair comes from Latin 'feria' (festival day), which developed to denote a marketplace or public exhibition where goods and services are displayed.
Breakdown
career (from Latin carrus, wagon → life path) + fair (from Latin feria, festival → marketplace/exhibition). Together, the compound 'career fair' denotes a professional event where educational institutions or organizations showcase career opportunities.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Sarah prepared 50 resumes for the career fair but forgot to bring business cards.”
“The university organizes a career fair every semester to help students find internships.”
“He wore his lucky tie to the career fair and got three job interviews.”
“Many tech companies participate in our annual career fair to recruit talented graduates.”
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