Discover virtual tech job fairs for tech professionals

It’s not always easy to find the right job in the tech industry. Luckily virtual job fairs are available to expose you to a wealth of opportunities—all from the comfort of your own desk. While in-person tech job fairs still occur, more companies are realizing the benefits of holding virtual events, and this is now the standard Post-Covid. 

In this article, we’ll discuss how you can discover virtual teach job fairs and how they differ from old-school job fairs, including:

• What positions are companies looking to fill in a virtual tech job fair?

• How do you prepare for a virtual tech job fair?

• How do you find a virtual tech job fair near you?

• What do you wear to a tech fair (and what is tech casual)?

What positions are companies looking to fill?

Basically, if you’re in tech, you’ll find companies at virtual tech job fairs looking to hire people with your skill set. For example, at a recent tech job fair in Chicago, employers from tech start-ups to Fortune 500 companies were looking for a range of jobs, from product management, sales, and marketing to AI/machine learning, data science, software engineering, and UI/UX design.

How to prepare for a virtual tech job fair

If you’re an old pro at traditional career fairs, you most likely found the booth for a company you were interested in and went to talk to their rep, resume in hand. Honestly, virtual events aren’t all that different, although you will probably have to schedule that conversation in advance to make sure you “get seen.” So how can you prepare for a virtual tech job fair if this is your first one?

• Register. They’ll want to know you’re there!

• Research. Find out which companies will be there, and do your homework on the ones that interest you.

• Check your tech. Make sure your camera and microphone are operational.

• Prepare an “elevator pitch.” Time at job fairs is limited, so have a concise “here’s why I’m the best candidate and what benefits I could bring” schpiel ready.

• Have an updated resume. Yes, you’ll still be submitting resumes, and it should reflect your current experience.

It’s important to remember that each virtual job fair operates differently, so make sure you've familiarized yourself with the setup before it starts.

How do you find virtual tech career fairs?

Websites such as Dice.com, Techjobsfair.com, or Eventbrite list upcoming career fairs, or if you’re a fresh grad, your college’s career services department will likely be a good resource (plus, these sites will be helpful when you’re doing your company research).

Or, check out Career.io’s free Virtual Hiring Events, which will allow you to browse open positions, schedule interviews, and network with fellow tech pros and potential employers, all from one convenient online location.

What do you wear to a tech fair? (And what is tech casual?)

Just because the job fair is virtual doesn’t mean you can wear your sweats and slippers. It’s still a real event with real potential employers, so dress for the occasion. A suit and tie aren't necessary, but you still want to look well-groomed, neat, and professional. Consider a clean, pressed collared shirt or sweater.

You may have heard the term, “tech casual,” aka “Silicon Valley Business Casual." In general, it's a relaxed (but still professional) dress code. While hoodies, t-shirts, and sneakers might be okay with current employees, this is still a job fair so you want to keep things polished and presentable.

Make the most of your tech job search and utilize Career.io’s virtual hiring events as well as other expert-crafted services such as our Resume Builder, Job Search Strategy, or Interview Prep services, all in one convenient location!

Key takeaways

1. Companies are looking to virtual tech job fairs to fill a wide range of positions.

2. To prepare for a virtual tech job fair, do your research, have an updated resume, make sure your tech is working, and don’t forget to register.

3. You can find job fairs by doing an internet search, utilizing Career.io’s virtual hiring events, or going to sites like Dice.com, Techjobsfair.com, Eventbrite, or your school’s career services department.

4. Your appearance counts, so go "tech casual" or business casual with a pressed pair of pants or khakis, a collared shirt or blouse, or a nice sweater.