Monster.ca’s first
Virtual Career Fair starts April 16, 2012. There will be many real employers in “virtual” booths just waiting for you to come along and be interviewed.
In the article
Preparing for the Monster.ca Virtual Career Fair we described how to prepare for this exciting event: making sure your resume is up to date; taking our Compatibility Test; researching relevant employers at the Fair; visiting the Monster.ca booth first; reading up on
Six Job Fair Etiquette Tips.
Now we’ll look at how to stand out in the crowd at Monster.ca’s Virtual Career Fair.
For starters, you should set realistic goals about what you want to get out of participating. For instance, do you want to learn more about the kinds of employers at the fair you might fit in with best? Are you hoping to make direct contact with employers and get interviewed using free Skype video and your keyboard? Would you prefer to ask certain employers specific questions by e-mail?
Whatever your objectives are, there are ways to get noticed in a positive light by potential employers at the Fair.
1. Submit your updated resume early. Employers will start checking their in-boxes quickly when the Career Fair begins so you might as well be front and center.
2. Select “Low Privacy” Setting. This way all the employers at our Virtual Fair will be able to view your resume.
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Learn how to install and use Skype video calling for free on your home computer. Employers will be interviewing people directly via this service. Rehearse in advance so that you come across as a strong candidate. Your webcam, keyboard and Skype are all you need to have a “written chat.” Monster.ca makes it easy for you.
4. Chat with other job seekers. Just like at a real career fair, you can network with other job seekers and exchange leads or ask for referrals and ideas.
5. Ask Relevant Questions. Once you’ve gathered information on particular employers at their Career Fair booths, connect with them to inquire about their latest news and show them how this can tie into your skills and experience.
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Socialize the event. Use our “Share on Facebook or Twitter” buttons to let your friends know about our event. Also spread the news via Delicious or Google and Yahoo bookmarks. Then tell the employers you connect with that you’ve helped bring attention to our Career Fair. They’ll be glad you’ve made the extra effort.
Registration opens March 26th for Monster.ca's Virtual Career Fair