Mastering the Virtual Job Fair: 18 Hacks for Success
No matter what stage in your career you are at, job fairs can help you get hired faster and move forward on your career path.Attending a virtual job fair can make the process even easier.
You can meet recruiters, share your resume with a large number of employers that are looking to hire, network, and improve your communication skills – without even leaving your house.
If you want to stand out from the other candidates and leave a strong impression, follow these expert tips to prepare yourself before attending the fair.
It gives you the chance to set up your profile and upload your resume for employers to look at beforehand.It's also helpful to become familiar with the platform or software before the event.
Find out more about their history, mission, vision, products and services, customers or client base, current projects and initiatives, industry trends, and other relevant information.
Make a list of the top employers you must meet and a secondary list of those that would be nice to meet (if time permits).You can also plan your schedule ahead of time by registering.
Having an up-to-date resume is a must. Before the fair, update your resume so that it focuses on the role you’re most interested in.If you do your research, you’ll have some sense of what the company needs.
Do a quick online search of your name and assess the results. If anything questionable comes up on your social media profiles, delete it or at least make the settings private.
Your elevator pitch is a 30-second introductionto employers that articulates your strengths, skills, career goals, and relevant experience and education.
Make sure you are set up for a video interview ahead of time.Download the software, set up a quiet space, test your technology, and practice how you appear on screen.