FAQ

You can access the exhibitor kiosks in different ways. The first way is to click on the lobby of your choice. Once in the lobby, you will see the exhibitor’s logo. Click on visit and you will be directed to the virtual booth.

No. You can chat with one exhibitor at a time.

The search filter will help you find the information available on the exhibitors booth. You can search for information based on documents, exhibitors or keywords.

Click on the Conferences icon, you will see a section dedicated to conferences. From this section, you can access the different conferences.

The speaker will give you the instructions at the beginning of the conference. In general, you can use the chat or your microphone if the host allows it.

It is important to be prepared for the virtual interview, just as you would for an in-person interview, or even before you speak with the employer when they are in their kiosk. Some points that can help you:

• Remember your skills, qualities and achievements;
• Research the company before meeting with the employer;
• Be clear in your questions and brief in your answers;
• Don’t give more details than you are asked;
• Ensure your answers are directed to the position the employer wants to fill;
• Remember to ask about the next steps;
• Write down the name, phone number and email of the person you spoke with – you can follow up later with them;
• If deemed appropriate, reconfirm your interest in the position.

Yes, you will be able to apply to all job offers posted on the Virtual Job Fair.

Job postings will be posted on the Virtual Fair. They will be available at the opening of the Virtual Fair.

Peruse the list of employers expected to be at the job fair and research the companies that interest you the most, as if you were preparing for a job interview. You’re more likely to make an impression if you know something about a company and can communicate your knowledge intelligently.

If possible, tailor resumes for each company when you will be applying for the job. Make sure to visit specific employer kiosks at the fair to read job descriptions of positions employers will be hiring for. Connect your experience and skills to those mentioned in the job descriptions in your resume.

You can apply directly to the employer kiosks at the virtual job fair. At the Virtual Fair, you can apply directly at the employer’s kiosks. The employer will receive your application via an email that you will send or you will need to complete your application via the employer’s website.

Have one or two questions prepared to ask each employer at the job fair. You will likely not have much time with each employer if you do an interview, so limit the number of your questions. Ask questions that cannot be easily answered by looking on employers’ websites or in other publications about them. Focus on questions related directly to the position, such as, “What are the two most important qualifications a person needs to succeed in this position?”

Prepare your own answers to questions interviewers could ask you at the job fair. Have one to two-minute answers to common interview questions like, “Why should we hire you?” and “Tell me about a time you overcame a difficult obstacle.” Use examples to support your answer from your professional or academic background.

You should visit the employers you most want to work for early in the fair, visit others later and then return to the first employers to give thanks for them interviewing you and to reiterate your interest (without sounding overly eager) in working for the organization.

Do visit companies that you are unfamiliar with e.g. because you didn’t know they’d be at the fair. If their representative asks, give them that reason and say that you normally would have researched them otherwise.

Approach each employer with confidence. You can chat with them by using the chat tool or talk to them in the virtual room.

Start with an elevator speech to let them know who you are, why you are there, and what can you do. Your self-introduction should describe your relevant skills and briefly touch on your career goals. Use crisp, concise and memorable language – not over-detailed and rambling statements. State the position you are seeking and your professional abilities and experience. Emphasize your individual strengths and link them to the perceived needs of the employer.

Write down any information you learned from one employer before moving on to the next one. Taking some time between introductions ensures that you don’t forget important details later. Using the contact information you gathered, write follow-up emails to thank recruiters for their time.

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