(Register for MOAA's June 5 Virtual Career Fair here.)
By Nicole Cross
Many professionals have attended a career fair in a convention center or large hotel ballroom at some point in their job search history. As the digital era continues to evolve, virtual career fairs have become strong alternatives to their traditional counterpart by providing the same — if not more — benefits to participants!
A virtual career fair is a great place for job seekers to enhance and expand their professional network, while gaining valuable information for future opportunities. Forbes highlights some notable benefits to attending a virtual career fair vs. a traditional career fair such as being more cost effective, convenient, and time-saving.
What does this mean for you? A virtual career fair provides a more level playing field for participants to showcase their unique qualifications, skills, and expertise, and it helps reduce the external pressures of nervousness and anxiety while speaking with potential employers.
Virtual career fairs are also a great way to learn about smaller companies and interact with employers across the globe. As a bonus, at any time during a virtual career fair, you can talk to an employer or recruiter in a digital chat room — a feature that lets you put your best foot forward without interruption from another eager job seeker. It also allows you to hold multiple conversations simultaneously for a more efficient way of narrowing your search.
At MOAA, our virtual career fairs are exclusive to servicemembers and veterans, and their spouses. We want all participants to feel secure in knowing every potential employer there is looking for what you and your background have to offer.
Not sure how to prepare? Check out these important steps to increase your chances of connecting with featured companies at our Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, June 5, from 1-2:30 p.m. Eastern. Register today!
