Two virtual career fairs are being held this week, with students of all disciplines from all Öí°Ë½ä×ÊÁÏÂÛ̳°ÄÃÅ campuses invited.
Today (May 26), the will run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., geared toward students seeking STEM career opportunities. And tomorrow (May 27), check out the general for non-technical positions. The two-day career fair offers students a chance to meet nationwide hiring representatives real-time in a live, virtual setting.
HOW TO REGISTER
A CareerEco account is required and can be created while signing up:
- (May 26)
- (May 27)
On Tuesday, technical and scientific internships as well as full-time opportunities are available with a that have registered to participate, such as AT&T, Stanford School of Medicine and Tower Semiconductor. During Wednesday’s Öí°Ë½ä×ÊÁÏÂÛ̳°ÄÃÅ Wide Virtual Career Fair, like Caltrans, the Peace Corps and the U.S. Department of State are looking for interns and employees.
So how does a virtual career fair work? An employer will host a chat room where participants can ask questions and converse. Students may enter between one to three rooms at a time. Private chatting is also possible between participants and employers. As with any career fair, it’s a good idea to research organizations you might be interested in applying to. It’s also beneficial to read the , and watch by employers and students who have participated. To be especially polished, students can schedule a at the Öí°Ë½ä×ÊÁÏÂÛ̳°ÄÃÅ Davis Internship and Career Center.