The Utah Department of Workforce Services is hosting a statewide virtual job fair on Thursday, Nov. 5.
According to a November 2 report, more than 50 Utah employers will participate in the no-cost online event, with the agency stating that employers are hiring for more than 1,500 open positions statewide.
The virtual job fair will include open positions in sectors such as health care, manufacturing, education, construction, transportation, food and beverage production, and state and local government.
Liz Carver, the Workforce Development Division director, said networking is an effective way to find a new job and that the virtual fair allows for meeting employers across Utah. Carver encouraged attendees to research employers in advance and tailor resumes to specific positions of interest.
Participants can join the event via a computer or smartphone. After logging in, job seekers will see a digital floor plan with employer booths. Clicking a booth allows users to view company profiles, job openings, and social media, or to start a live chat with a hiring representative. Employers may use the platform to schedule interviews, conduct one-on-one video chats, or make job offers on the spot.
The event is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5. To participate, job seekers are advised to pre-register at jobs.utah.gov by creating an account or signing in to my Job Search and selecting the event from their dashboard.
The department is also offering two online workshops on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to assist job seekers with the virtual process.
Job seekers can search approximately 25,000 openings at jobs.utah.gov or visit a local employment center. Employers interested in the no-cost event can contact a local workforce development specialist through the department's website.
