FOSE 2007 and TECHEXPO Bring the Handshake Back to Job Recruitment

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As demand for employees with government and military experience soars, FOSE 2007 will host over 2,000 candidates for interviews at the TECHEXPO @ FOSE career fair. Over 75 defense contractors, federal agencies, and government service companies, including Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, EDS, BAE Systems, and L-3 Communications, will interview applicants for thousands of currently available positions. The job fair will take place during the first two days of FOSE 2007 on March 20-21, 2007 at the Washington DC Convention Center. There is no fee for job applicants to attend TECHEXPO @ FOSE.

"FOSE 2007 will draw over 15,000 well trained technology professionals from government, industry and the military," said Bill Howell, Vice President and General Manager, 1105 Government Information Group. "TECHEXPO @ FOSE gives our attendees a richer experience. Not only can they visit over 550 exhibiting companies to stay on top of where technology is going, but they can also advance their careers by stopping by the job fair for on the spot interviews."

"There are numerous online job sites, but nothing beats a handshake," says Bradford Rand, President and CEO of TECHEXPO. "Employers will be able to interview hundreds of candidates each day and return to their offices with a good selection of qualified candidates. FOSE attendees benefit by conducting months worth of interviews in a single day, saving them time and money in their search for a new career path."

Now in its 31st year, FOSE 2007 will take place on Tuesday - Thursday, March 20 - 22 at the Washington DC Convention Center. Registration is free for military, government, government contractors and educators, with valid ID, and $50 for business and industry. For complete details, go to http://www.fose.com/. For additional details about TECHEXPO @ FOSE, go to http://www.techexpousa.com/.

About 1105 Government Information Group

1105 Government Information Group is the leading publisher of news, analysis and insight for the government information technology market. Our comprehensive portfolio of print, online, event, custom media and research products serves the information needs of members of the entire government IT buying team -- agency executives, program managers, IT managers and systems integrators -- across all segments of federal, state and local government. Leading brands across our integrated media platforms include Federal Computer Week, GCN, Washington Technology, Government Leader, Defense Systems, FCW Events and FOSE.

1105 Government Information Group is owned and operated by 1105 Media, the leading provider of integrated information and media in targeted business-to- business markets, including specialized sectors of the information technology community; industrial health, safety and compliance; security; environmental protection; and home healthcare. 1105's offerings span print and online magazines, journals and newsletters; seminars, conferences and trade shows; training courseware; and Web-based services. 1105 Media is based in Chatsworth, CA, with offices throughout the United States. http://www.1105media.com/

About TECHEXPO

TECHEXPO, a division of Job Expo International Inc., has been delivering experienced computer, telecommunications, Internet and engineering professionals to the hiring community for over a decade through job fairs and cutting edge, online career centers. TECHEXPO Top Secret events serve federal agencies and defense and government contractors in their search for professionals with security clearance through career fairs and customized recruitment events. Bradford Rand, a seasoned entrepreneur who has produced nearly 600 events to date, founded the company, which is headquartered in New York City, in 1992. The firm also is a leader in the production of hiring events for the fashion industry through its WWD Fashion Career Expo in conjunction with Fashion Week for the fashion & retail industries. The firm also is a leader in promoting equal opportunity employment through its 9th annual Diversity Expo to take place in New York City on July 18th. For further information, contact Nicole Boyer, Director of Events and Marketing, at 212.655.4505 x226 or at NBoyer@TechExpoUSA.com. The job fair's web site is http://www.techexpousa.com/.

To register for FOSE 2007 or for more information about the event, go to http://www.fose.com/. For additional details about TechExpo@FOSE, go to http://www.techexpousa.com/.