Registration open for Jobstoday virtual careers fair

The Virtual Careers Fair is an online platform where employers can showcase their business and vacancies to relevant job seekers through a virtual stand, and connect to promising individuals in a real-time environment.

The 11-day fair will take place from February 18, until March 1.

Online features include chat and video technology, and businesses can bring to life their vacancies while job seekers have the opportunity to really show off their skills and expertise to help them land their next job.

A wide range of employers will be attending to suit every candidate’s needs – businesses already booked to attend include IKEA, the Hesley Group and Victoria’s Secret.

The pre-registration process will ensure that only the most motivated job seekers attend the fair, while guaranteeing registrants entry to the event.

Registrants will also receive updates helping them to prepare and maximise their opportunity.

Job seekers who register before February 18 will be automatically entered into a free prize draw to win an iPad Mini.

Jobstoday is part of Johnston Press PLC, one of the UK’s leading publishers of more than 200 local newspapers and internet sites including the Scotsman and the Yorkshire Post.

Promotions of the fair will appear not only on Jobstoday.co.uk but also in all Johnston Press publications expanding the marketing reach of all participating businesses to the 14 million people in the network, and ensuring they fill their vacancy with the ideal person.

Joanne Harwood, Group Category Manager at Johnston Press, said: “We previously ran two very successful virtual careers fairs last year focusing on the health care and customer service and sales sectors, so we are extremely keen to help candidates and employers connect again all over the country. This time we’re running a national fair to include all sectors and businesses so that we are able to offer something for everyone. The fair will help great employers connect to local job seekers who are really committed to finding a new job and vice versa. We wish everyone the best of luck.”

Job seekers interested in the fair are encouraged to sign up for free today at www.virtualcareerevent.com/jtuk to ensure they are guaranteed entry from February 18.

Businesses can find out how to get involved by contacting Suzie Muir on 07793 170754 or by emailing [email protected].