Michigan employers and job-seekers can connect through a state-sponsored
virtual career fair on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Pure Michigan Talent Connect’s MiVirtualCareerFairs brings together Michigan employers and
talent from across the state and the globe in an online, virtual event.
Since 2012 more
than 318 employers and 38,254 job seekers have been connected through the
state’s 19 sponsored events.
For this month's MiVirtualCareerFair, 38 Michigan employers in varying industries will be
highlighted and featured. There’s no cost for job seekers to
participate.
Registration information can be found at www.mitalent.org/virtualcareerfair. During virtual events, job-seekers can
explore employer booths, interact one-on-one with participating employers and
search and apply for job opportunities. In addition, job-seekers can access
information about career development programs and resources in the event Media
Center and Resource Lounge.
“Virtual Career Fairs are a convenient, cutting-edge way to
bring employers and job-seekers together,” said Wanda Stokes, Director of the
Michigan Talent Investment Agency. “This event allows job-seekers to apply for
several jobs at once as well as engage in virtual chats with representatives
from many of the participating companies. Whether you’re an employer seeking
the right talent or a job-seeker looking for the right job, Virtual Career
Fairs are a great way to reach your goals.
The Michigan
Nonprofit Association will be participating as a resource to
assist job seekers interested in finding opportunities in the nonprofit sector.
“We thought the February event went great. We had 845 visitors to
our booth. We provided job seeking advice that is relevant to the
nonprofit sector. We ended up having a spike in visits to our Nonprofit
Job Board. We had 2,100 page views, compared to our average of 770.” –
Bill Gesaman, Director Stakeholder Engagement, Michigan Nonprofit Association.
“The MiVirtualCareerFair is the most convenient of career
fairs. Imagine an entire day of on-the-spot interviews, allowing you to build
professional relationships with employers and job seekers, alike, without
leaving the comfort of your home or office. What a great concept!” - Ashley Petkus, Director of
Recruiting, New York Life Insurance Company.
MiVirtualCareerFair is the next greatest trend of networking
and communication with employers. It’s convenient for employers and job-seekers
alike because you only need to have a computer and internet connection to
participate. No need to travel across state or prepare for an entire day’s
event at a career fair.
Interviews
are not guaranteed during or after the event. All job openings posted during
the events are accessible to participants for 30 days after event. Post-event,
job-seekers can return to the environment and apply for more job opportunities
during the 30 day post event reporting period. Employers receive in-depth
analytics including candidate resumes, applications, chat transcripts, and
booth visit data, which further solidify connections made during the event.
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