Job seekers and Michigan employers can connect with one another
through a state-sponsored virtual career fair on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 from 10 AM
to 4 PM EST.
MiVirtualCareerFair is the
State of Michigan’s interactive, live, 3D virtual event platform that allows
jobseekers from across the world to connect with growing Michigan employers
from anywhere with internet access and it’s
free to job seekers!
MiVirtualCareerFair is an exciting and engaging tool by Pure Michigan
Talent Connect to bring together Michigan companies
and talent! Business in Michigan is thriving, and MiVirtualCareerFairs are the
state of Michigan’s new innovative way to find talent. Since 2012 the State of
Michigan has sponsored eighteen MiVirtualCareerFair events, connecting over
271 employers and 35,822 job seekers. On average the virtual events attract
more than 4,000 registered candidates seeking job opportunities.
During MiVirtualCareerFairs, event participants can:
- Communicate
in group chats and private chat messages with employers.
- Upload,
view, and search for job postings and apply directly from the site.
- Interact
with other participants in the Networking Lounge.
- Explore
career development resources in the Resource Lounge.
- Talk
with Pure Michigan Talent Connect Staff about your job search and learn
more about utilizing MiTalent.org for your job search.
- Interested
in finding opportunities in the non-profit sector? The Michigan
Non-profit Association will provide assistance
and resources to those interested in employment with a non-profit
organization.
- Veterans
can connect with staff at the Michigan
Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) booth to learn
about veteran benefits in Michigan.
- Access
archived job openings for 30 days after event. You can come back in and
apply for jobs or search for specific employers to follow up with.
How to participate:
1. Register
for the event by Wednesday, May 11, 2016. After registering for the
event, log in, update your profile, and upload your resume.
2. Attend the virtual career fair on May 11! On the day
of the event, representatives from exhibiting companies will be available
virtually from 10:00AM to 4:00PM to answer questions and accept job
applications. You will have access to all company postings and transcripts of
your interactions for 30 days following the event.
Participating job seeker tips:
Do Your Homework. Before the event, take some time
to learn about the organizations attending the career fair. Click here to see a full list of participating employers.
Be organized and engaged. Have questions prepared ahead of
time that you’d like to ask participating employers. Engage with
representatives in the booth group chat room or in a private chat message to
keep conversation going and leave the employer with a positive impression of
you.
Keep the Dialogue Professional. Even
though it is an online event, you should still use complete sentences and
proper grammar for chat conversations with potential employers.
Be Patient. Technology is a great tool but it is not a
perfect system. Errors and other technical difficulties may arise and cause
event attendees to experience delays. In addition, organization representatives
may be managing several conversations at once so it could be a few minutes
before they can address your question or comment. Interviews are not guaranteed
and you may have to go to an employer’s external website to apply for
positions.
Past participant experiences:
“I live in the Western Upper Peninsula, and was hoping there
would have been more telecommuting positions available. However, I did learn a
lot about the current job market, where to focus my training and what was
available in Lower Michigan if I ever do decide to relocate. Thankfully, I
found a solid career locally, and I am sure the Virtual Career Fair did
contribute to my success in securing the new position.”
“I appreciate your efforts to expose those of us that are
unemployed with opportunities to see what is readily available for employment.”
“The virtual fair was excellent, had an opportunity to interact
with a lot of recruiters on line and learned a lot.”
The
MiVirtualCareerFair dates for 2016 can be found at: www.michiganvirtualcareerfair.com
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