{"id":36676,"date":"2021-11-23T14:13:34","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T19:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canadainfonet.org\/?p=36676"},"modified":"2021-11-23T14:14:35","modified_gmt":"2021-11-23T19:14:35","slug":"navigating-your-way-through-virtual-job-fairs-tips-for-job-seekers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canadainfonet.org\/fr\/2021\/11\/23\/navigating-your-way-through-virtual-job-fairs-tips-for-job-seekers\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating Your Way Through Virtual Job Fairs: Tips for Job Seekers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Despite having sent out hundreds of resumes you still haven\u2019t received a response. You know connections are important to land a job, however if you are new to Canada, you may find it difficult to reach out to employers.<\/p>\n

Since the job fair is not in person, it isn\u2019t necessary to wear a suit or other formal office wear, however being too comfortable can also have its pitfalls. Participating in the job fair in a comfortable environment might lead you to communicate in an informal manner. Imagine the kind of answers you might give if you were talking to employers while wearing a bathrobe, lying in bed and eating chips. Also, remember mood and attitude can be apparent in your writing so it\u2019s very important to maintain a positive attitude. To ensure you are in the right frame of mind, take yourself out of the space you are in by showering, getting dressed in presentable clothes and sitting at a table.<\/p>\n

Here are some tips to make the most of the virtual job fair experience:<\/p>\n

Before the Job Fair<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Employers want to know that you are interested in working for them and the job they are hiring for. Virtual job fairs can bring in hundreds of job seekers so showing genuine interest is more likely to make you stand out from the crowd and convince the employer that you might be the right fit for the position. For this reason, it\u2019s important to research and only approach employers you are really interested in.<\/p>\n

A job fair is just like an interview, so prepare accordingly. Prepare some short and direct answers to standard questions such as \u201cTell me about yourself\u201d, \u201cWhy do you want to work here?\u201d and \u201cWhat skills do you have?\u201d It\u2019s also very important to create an elevator pitch to introduce yourself. As this is a virtual job fair, you will be communicating in writing so make sure you chose your words carefully because once they have been sent they can\u2019t be taken back.<\/p>\n