Chen Wei, an official with the Nanjing municipal talent service center, told Xinhua that the event had received nearly 3,000 visitors, with more than 170 securing preliminary employment intentions. The job fair was particularly popular among young people, as the atmosphere there perfectly aligned with their social habits.

　　In January and February, over 300 such nighttime job fairs will be held across the province to help increase access to employment, according to the provincial human resources department.

　　Following the earlier boom of traditional Chinese medicine-themed night markets, talent night markets are now emerging as a new option for night outings for the younger generation, especially those looking for work.

　　It is believed that the emergence of such pop-up career fairs reflects a broader shift in China's vibrant bazaars. Originally mainly featuring street foods and serving as an important driver of the country's night economy, night markets are increasingly upgrading and diversifying in a bid to provide improved and increased public services.

　　At a summer career fair located in a commercial district in Lanzhou, northwest China's Gansu Province, fresh graduate Zeng Fangyan landed a satisfying job offer without investing much time. "In the past, I would visit night markets purely to satisfy my cravings. However, these days I can look for a job at the same time," Zeng said.

　　The job fair featured a light-hearted vibe, an atmosphere rarely found at more conventional employment locations. Visitors, without solemn suits or formal leather shoes, simply wandered past recruitment posters, stopped by stalls and chatted with potential employers. This more casual scenario helped many to perform better in their on-site job interviews.