MAKING THE MOST OF VIRTUAL JOBS FAIRS

Virtual Jobs Fairs are becoming increasingly popular. Businesses and training providers have had to transition from their traditional in-person jobs fairs to online events.

The various virtual events have their own unique features, the main types of online events are:

Webinars:

online seminars which enable employers and training providers to connect with audiences and share information

Webcasts:

a live video stream

Virtual conferences:

a conference on online

Virtual college open days:

online open days promoting the college offer, interaction with teachers, staff, students and virtual tours of the college

Virtual jobs fairs:

allow employers to connect with job seekers in a virtual environment

You should take some time researching the organisations exhibiting at the virtual jobs fair before attending. This will ensure that you have identified the organisations that are of interest to you beforehand and organised your day should you wish to attend the various live webinars and webcasts as these are usually delivered at particular times.

Sharing your CV with prospective employers at a virtual event is a great way to start an engaging conversation. This will be your first opportunity to introduce yourself to a prospective employer and a quality, up to date CV is a must!

You can tailor your CV to match particular jobs to show how your experience and skills match these jobs.

You should give some thought to how you will introduce yourself to the companies and have this to hand. This may include an introduction about yourself, your education, work experience and why you are interested in the job or training offer.

Finding a meaningful hobby or activity can help you take your mind off the stress of not having a job. These include outdoor activities that can get you out of the house as well as indoor activities such as learning a new language which can help you secure a new role. Some of these events/courses are free to attend so it is easier for those without a steady income to attend these sessions.

Volunteering can also be a good way of meeting new people and learning a new skill in order to broaden your knowledge and experience.

Losing a job can bring different levels of stress and for some comfort eating is a way of dealing with this. You should ensure that you are eating healthy as this will have a positive impact on your energy level and positivity.

Before you join an online event, you should make sure that: