Virtual Career Fair Students

Participating Employers

For a list of participating employers can be viewed HERE (September 21 | September 22). Please check back regularly because our employer will be registering throughout the summer.

All-Majors Virtual Career Fair Student & Alumni Registration Button

NOTE: You MUST register for the Fall 2020 All-Majors Virtual Career Fair to attend.

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Preparing for the Career Fair

Have your resume reviewed prior to the event.
Research the employers that you are interested in before the event
Prepare questions to ask employers so you can see if an employer is a good fit with your values, abilities, and interests
Have a platform (notepad or phone app) to jot down notes of your conversations with recruiters to use during your follow-ups
Come prepared knowing your availability for employment or internship, including start and end dates

Questions to Ask Yourself Before the Event:
1. What kind of internship, co-op, or full-time experience are you looking for?
2. Where would you be willing to relocate for work?
3. Does the field you are looking to work in require any special certifications?

Preparation Events

The Career Center hosts a series of webinars/workshops each semester to prepare students for career fairs. In addition, our employers offer information sessions that provide vital information about their organizations. Visit the following to prepare for your career fair experience:

Career Events
Career Chat Hour Series
Employer Insight Series
The Penny Hoarder Virtual Fair (June 24, 2020 article)

CareerEco Privacy Disclaimer Statement

The Georgia Tech Career Center uses third-party platform, CareerEco®, to facilitate your registration for, and participation in, the All-Majors Virtual Career Fair and other related virtual career fair events. To register for the All-Majors Virtual Career Fair you’ll need to provide information such as your name, email address, phone number and resume. CareerEco® may also ask you for additional demographic or other information. Any information you provide to CareerEco® is done so voluntarily. Please carefully review the CareerEco® Privacy Policy to understand how CareerEco® uses and shares your personal information. Please also carefully review the CareerEco® Terms of Service for use of the CareerEco® platform. You may address any questions or concerns regarding CareerEco®’s use of your information and terms of service to: operations@careereco.com and the Georgia Tech Career Center via Briana Edwards at Briana.edwards@gatech.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Should I meet with a career advisor prior to the fair?

Yes! Feel free to schedule a virtual appointment with a Career Center advisor

Is the virtual chat room open continuously during the fair or only during assigned times?

The virtual chat room is always open; however, the hours companies are present are defined by their recruiters. Employers’ chat hours can be found with the list of registered employers by clicking on “Event Details” for that fair, when logged into your account.

Is uploading my resume into the virtual career fair system all I need to do to participate?

Uploading your resume and/or cover letter is the first step in making your materials available to participating employers. After you upload your documents into the system, they are visible immediately for review by employers. Companies may begin screening resumes prior to the event and also invite you to visit their specific chat sessions and/or schedule video interviews before, during, or after the event hours.

Do I need to be invited to attend the chat sessions by an employer?

Not all employers will send email invitations to their chat sessions so join the event and visit employers that interest you. You are welcome to visit any chat sessions during the fair.

Do actual interviews take place during the fair?

This is completely up to the employer. Some employers use this forum for screening (and interviews take place afterward) while others conduct phone interviews, video interviews, or schedule in-person interviews during or after the event. Many employers make job offers to candidates found through the virtual career fairs. Important: Joining employers’ chat sessions is the first step in potentially securing a job offer.

I noticed that some employers listed job postings but are not hosting chat hours. Should I still apply for their jobs?

Absolutely. Some employers use the Virtual Career Fair as a method to collect resumes and identify interested candidates. By applying to job postings and/or noting your interest in a specific employer through your account, the employer will be alerted to look at your resume. Employers then have the option to follow-up directly with candidates that match their criteria subsequent to the virtual event.

What if an employer wants to hold a video chat?

You are not required to accept a video chat. If you choose to participate in video chats, you will need a webcam and an updated version of either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

If there are multiple attendees in the chat room, will there be a waiting list to chat?

There is not a waiting list, just a natural ebb and flow of visitors. Recruiters may have a lot of traffic (just as in a live fair) and cannot reach everyone immediately. Remember that patience is highly appreciated by the recruiters and the right job is worth the wait!

I have a video chat scheduled with a company – what should I be wearing?

You should be dressed as if you were going on an interview. Make that first impression a good one! We also recommend you check what is visible behind you so that there is nothing to distract the recruiter.

Please see our guide: https://career.gatech.edu/interview-attire

Why do some companies use more than one chat room?

Some companies may have different chat rooms to manage different hiring needs.

What happens at the end of scheduled chat hours?

Nothing happens until the employer stops using their room. If they are engaged in active chats, they may continue past the hours if they wish. If they close their room, the chat session will be automatically ended and all visitors will be exited from their session.

I am having difficulty connecting to my chat room. What should I do?

Make sure you are using an updated version of a major browser. Please add the VCF url to your list of trusted sites. We highly recommend updated versions of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

Where can I find more info on the fair?

Career Events
Career Chat Hour Series
Employer Insight Series
The Penny Hoarder Virtual Fair (July 27, 2020 article)

Is the chat feature in CareerEco queue-based?

While there is not a queue option in the CareerEco chat rooms, candidates can join several chat rooms concurrently and navigate between chat rooms by clicking the open chat room tabs at the top. Candidates receive an alert when there is new activity in an open chat room. Please be advised that when you close a chat room, your name also disappears from the list of candidates in that chat room.

What's the purpose of the main chat?

This area allows students and employers to connect and network virtually, similar to in-person conversations at a career event. Please use this space to introduce yourself in a group or one-on-one setting, your background, company mission , and what your interests are. Employers have the option to then take the chat into a video call.

Are companies able to see your name even if you don't enter their chat room?

Companies are only able to view your name if you enter the chat room. If you want a company to have access to your resume and contact information you must log into their chat area. Please review CareerEco's privacy policy.