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How to “Work” a Job Fair – virtual OR in person!

October 5, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Get an employer’s perspective on the hiring process!

Learn how find online job fairs and how to interact effectively with recruiters:

  • Review employer job postings ─before the VIRTUAL Job Fair
  • Customize your resume ─to the skills and experience the employer is looking for
  • Sell yourself to recruiters ─ discuss how your skills and experience match the job
  • Follow up — get the recruiter’s contact information and send a thank you note afterwards

Practice makes perfect:

  • We’ll challenge you to role play as a job seeker.
  • You’ll give your elevator speech and practice asking recruiters for an interview. And get feedback.
  • It’s your choice to learn how to turn your next VIRTUAL Job Fair into a tool to get noticed, called back and hired.

  1. Registration closes at 5pm the day prior to workshop.
  2. Your meeting access link will be emailed the morning of the event.
  3. If you do NOT IMMEDIATELY RECEIVE your ticket confirmation upon registration – PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER.
  4. Please plan to arrive 5 minutes early to ensure that you are able to access the online meeting.
  5. If you are having trouble logging in – – DON’T PANIC – try calling into the meeting using the phone number that is emailed to you along with your meeting access link.

 

We are here to help. 🙂

Our Office
American Job Center in Wheeling
1400 South Wolf Road - Building 200 Suite 200
Wheeling, IL 60090
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Monday – Friday:  8:30AM – 5:00PM

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The American Job Center in Wheeling is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the US Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it.

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