FAQs - Recruiters

Here are FAQs for SMEs who are looking to participate in the Kerala SME Talent Quest by booking a stall across the 14 districts or specific districts of their choice:

SMEs can register for a stall online through our official website. Visit: https://msmejobfair.smallenterpriseindia.com/ , fill out the registration form with your company details, Job Vacancies, fill all the details mentioned, and select your preferred location and dates.
Yes, SMEs can choose to book a stall for specific districts of their choice or for all 14 districts. You can specify your preferred locations during the registration process.
The cost of booking a stall for the 2-day event is Rs 9500/- per district. This fee includes the stall/desk space, refreshments for three people per stall, exhibitor badges, candidate management, and basic amenities at the venue.
The stall booking package includes a designated stall/desk space, refreshments for three people per stall, exhibitor badges, candidate management, and basic amenities such as tables, chairs, and electricity at the venue.
There is no limit to the number of job vacancies you can advertise. We encourage you to list all your current openings to attract the maximum number of suitable candidates.
Yes, SMEs are encouraged to conduct on-the-spot first-round interviews during the Job Fair. This helps streamline the hiring process and allows for immediate engagement with potential candidates.
Yes, Small Enterprise India will assist in the initial filtering of candidates to ensure a high-quality pool of applicants. This support aims to facilitate a smoother and more efficient interview process during the Job Fair.

The Job Fair will be heavily promoted through the Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission and various channels to ensure a high turnout of qualified job seekers. Promotional activities will include:

Social Media Campaigns:
Leveraging platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter to reach a broad audience.

Email Marketing:
Targeted email campaigns to job seekers, colleges, universities, and professional networks.

Tele-Calling:
Direct outreach to potential candidates to inform them about the Job Fair and encourage participation.

Partnerships with Educational Institutions:
Collaborations with colleges, ITIs, and tech parks to engage students and recent graduates.

Local SME Associations:
Working with SME associations to promote the event within their networks.

Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission's Digital Workforce Management System (DWMS):
Directing job seekers through the DWMS platform, ensuring that a significant number of participants are aware of and prepared for the Job Fair. For more details, please visit : https://knowledgemission.kerala.gov.in/ This comprehensive marketing approach, combined with the extensive network and resources of the Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission, will attract a large pool of qualified job seekers to the Job Fair, providing SMEs with a diverse and talented workforce to choose from.

The Job Fair will be held across 14 districts from mid-August to December 2024. Each district will host a 2-day event. Please refer to our website section – Job fair, for the specific dates and locations.

To maximize your participation, prepare a list of job vacancies, and promotional materials, and engage actively with candidates during the fair. Utilise the initial candidate filtering service provided by Small Enterprise India and conduct on-the-spot interviews to efficiently identify suitable candidates.

These FAQs provide comprehensive information for SMEs interested in participating in the Kerala SME Talent Quest, helping them understand the registration process, costs, benefits, and how to make the most out of their participation.