Career Development Service Learning Pack - Virtual recruitment events

Learning pack Virtual recruitment events

Overview What is a virtual recruitment event?

A virtual recruitment event is a way for you to meet potential employers, without having to be in the same physical location. Although they have been around for several years, the 2020 pandemic has made them an essential way for students and employers to interact. The Career Development Service have partnered with platform providers, in order to host virtual events and promote those that others have organised. Recruitment events are a great way to get exposure to companies that interest you, allowing you to: • Meet with company representatives. Interact with employers through video, audio, or chat. • Discover career opportunities. Learn more about their employment opportunities through video presentations, links to jobs and careers pages. • Never wait in line. The beauty of the virtual event is that you don’t have to wait to speak with employers. Just visit their booth and start the chat. • Be there from anywhere. Attend many more careers fairs and recruitment events, than if they had been held at physical locations. More events = more opportunities = more chances of getting hired! Where can I find out about them? Use Symplicity to see the latest events that are happening, they are listed under Events/Careers Fairs or Info Sessions/Workshops. We will often advertise events on the student e-Bulletin, as well as posting announcements on Canvas. Also ensure you start following us on our main social media channel Instagram, for advance notice on upcoming events. If you prefer, we are also on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Registering and signing up for sessions In order to virtually connect with our employer partners, you must be registered for the event. Please make sure you follow the instructions on Symplicity carefully, for each event you are interested in attending. How to interact with employers All sessions will have the option for text chat, some will have audio and video options: • It is up to employers and students to determine the way they would like to connect, and for how long. • Chat can be set as public or private depending on your conversation. • Private messages can be sent to each employer if preferred – via chat or email. • Some platforms allow employers to host presentations in virtual auditoriums and engage in Q&A sessions at the end.

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Learning pack - Virtual Recruitment Events

Five key actions

1. Build your profile before the event, so employers can get to know you.

2. Register early and sign up for presentations and sessions.

3. Learn about the employers that will attend and do your research. Think of interesting questions to ask.

4. Find a quiet place to sit and minimise visual and auditory distractions.

5. Make a good first impression Show up on time and dress professionally.

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