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Let\u2019s face it. We live in a virtual world.\u00a0 Every day more and more of our lives are moving online. And so it only makes sense that the process of job hunting, hiring, and job fairs is going virtual.\u00a0 More and more companies are moving their old fashioned physical job fair to Virtual Job Fairs.\u00a0 Not only are we seeing large corporations utilizing virtual job fair technology to expand their global reach, but we are also seeing colleges and Universities provide a platform for companies to make an impression on soon-to-be graduates.\u00a0 Employers are eager to engage with the best possible candidates and are very quickly realizing that they need to think globally versus locally, in order to truly do their due diligence.\u00a0 One of the ways they are doing this is to employ virtual job fair technology.<\/p>\n
One major mistake made by job seekers is to underestimate the Virtual Job Fair environment.\u00a0 The Virtual Job Fair can also seem overwhelming and intimidating at first.\u00a0\u00a0 Have no fear, we are here to help.\u00a0 Here are six insider tips to acing a virtual job fair for candidates:<\/p>\n
Virtual job fairs are not job boards.\u00a0 There are times when virtual job fairs are for a specific industry or discipline.\u00a0 Make sure you know the details about the job fair before registering.\u00a0 Understand what departments are going to be participating and when they will be \u201clive\u201d.\u00a0 When will the right people be manning the Marketing booth so you can visit it at the right time?\u00a0 All companies post the schedule for the event, take the time to strategize and know when and where you need to be to make the biggest impact.<\/p>\n
The registration process can be fairly robust on a lot of the virtual job fair platforms, and for good reason!\u00a0 Reporting is one of the main draws of these solutions.\u00a0 Hiring companies can look at wealth of information, from how many different \u201cbooths\u201d are visited to how many other attendees or recruiters the participant interacted with.\u00a0 The information they see in the reporting is based off of how much information you include during the registration process.\u00a0 So be thorough.\u00a0 Fill out all the fields, regardless of whether or not they are required, and be very specific about WHY you are visiting this specific virtual job fair.<\/p>\n
Make sure you can enter the job fair on your current equipment.\u00a0 All virtual job fairs provide requirements and preferred equipment.\u00a0 Some might even ask you to have a webcam ready in case they want to chat with you live during the event.\u00a0 Make sure to run all the tests prior to joining to make sure you can visit all the areas you would like to visit.<\/p>\n
One of the things that has frustrated companies looking to recruit candidates in a virtual job fair has been how ill-prepared candidates have been.\u00a0 The companies take the time to design and customize the space, staff specific areas, and provide all relevant information about their company. It is the candidate\u2019s responsibility to do the same!\u00a0 Have your resume and relevant cover letters ready to go.\u00a0 One of the biggest issues we have heard is that candidates visit a booth to \u201clearn\u201d about specific role or department but when asked don\u2019t have an updated resume for that role.\u00a0 Just know recruiters can note in the system, right then and there, that a candidate was NOT PREPARED.<\/p>\n
If you are prepared (research, register, resume) then you should feel comfortable knowing that, when you enter a booth, the people you want to talk to are there.\u00a0 Don\u2019t be afraid to engage with them!\u00a0 We have typically found that companies assign 3-4 people to a specific booth during the \u201con hours\u201d to answer questions and chat with the candidates.\u00a0 By no means does this replace the face to face meeting at a local event.\u00a0 It does, however, offer the opportunity for you to make the initial impression for your dream job.\u00a0 And remember\u2026there is reporting behind the scenes that can tell the hiring company who engaged in the booths they went to, how long they stayed there, what questions they asked, and most importantly, what the recruiters thought of that candidate!<\/p>\n
Companies are adding more and more interaction to their virtual job fairs.\u00a0 This includes things like company trivia, personality testing, networking areas, and company archives.\u00a0 Have fun with this stuff!\u00a0 Learn about the company\u2019s history.\u00a0 Download relevant company documents.\u00a0 Meet other folks looking to work at this company and see what you have in common and why you would be great teammates!\u00a0 Hiring companies are really looking to see what level of interest you have in their organization and this is one way to show them that you are really committed to knowing anything and everything about the company and the people that work there.<\/p>\n
A virtual job fair is not like an in-person job fair.\u00a0 You are going to be able to take many more notes, download contact information from recruiters, have all relevant resumes\/cover letters at your fingertips, and put your best foot forward with organizations you would most likely not be able to meet in person.\u00a0 Take full advantage of these benefits and show these companies why you are the best candidate for the role you want! Remember, you\u2019re also leaving your digital fingerprints all over the virtual\u00a0 job fair. Act accordingly and leave a digital impression worth remembering!<\/p>\n
Virtual job fairs are gaining in popularity and the future for both hiring and discovering employers.\u00a0 As a rule of thumb, treat a virtual job fair as you would an in-person event. Be yourself, put our best foot forward, and make the technology work for you.\u00a0 Virtual Job Fairs can seem intimidating at first but by following these tips you can impress prospective employers, stand out from the crowd, and land the job of your dreams.<\/p>\n