Preparing for Virtual Fairs and Interviews

Virtual Carer Fairs and Interviews are becoming increasingly common. Follow this page to help you prepare for your virtual job search experience!

Virtual Job Fairs

A virtual career fair has many similar elements as in-person fairs. Some virtual fairs may allow you to speak with employers one-on-one, others may be a series of mini info sessions. Nonetheless, it is very important to prepare for these fairs, make a good first impression and maintain a professional relationship. This guide details tips and advice for virtual mini fairs.

• Balance Career’s Virtual Career Fair FAQs - What is a Virtual Fair, and How Does it Work 
• Live Career: How to Succeed in Virtual Job Fairs: Tips for Job-Seekers 
• Vault Video: Preparing for Career Fairs  
• Rasmussen's 12 Ways to Make the Most out of a Virtual Career Fair

Videos to make a great impression at job fairs

• How to Work a Job Fair! (90 Seconds)
• How to have a strong introduction (6min)

In-Person Job Fair/Interview Tips (most can be helpful for virtual)

• Job Fair Tips
• Dress for Success
• Interview Guide

Virtual Interviewing

Virtual interviews are becoming more common. There are two different types asynchronous and synchronous. An asynchornous interview is where you answer prompted questions during a certain period of time. Some softwares used include HireVue and TopPick. Synchronous interviews are where you interview live with a member of the HR team, this may be on Zoom or Google Meet. Here are some tips:

• Ernst & Young Virtual Interview Tips - Can be used for all industries 
• CNBC How to Ace the Video Interview
• The Muse Preparing for Video Interviews