Employer eligibility and jobs 

• What is the eligibility criteria for employers?

  • Do you have positions available now? Will you have positions available on March 19? Do you want help writing job descriptions? You can attend this job fair!

  • Any employer can attend - participation is not limited to the DMV area.

• What types of roles and position levels qualify for the job fair?

  • Any position that would suit an entry level or career change candidate e.g., internships and jobs. All positions must be paid.

  • We encourage in-person, hybrid and remote positions - your organization does not need to be based in Virginia, Maryland or D.C.

  • Roles can be technical (e.g., systems engineering) or non-technical (e.g., data protection and security awareness). See the FAQ for details.

• Does this event include internships, part-time and contract opportunities?

  • Yes. 

• Can I exhibit for general outreach (without getting candidates 'matched' to me)?

  • Yes. 

• Can I come to scout for talent, to network and explore this as a prospect, even if I do not exhibit.

  • Yes you can. However, as this event is free to take part in we encourage (and will support) you to take an active role. 

• Do my jobs all have to be in the region, or are remote roles okay?

  • Any role, based anywhere in the United States is eligible.  

• Do my jobs need visa requirements?

  • No, but if your organization sponsors visas we will have candidates seeking those roles.

General

• How many candidates will be there?

  • Expected participation is 200 candidates (100 in-person, 100 online).

• What is the expected demographic?

  • Our entry-level candidates come from 4-year and community colleges

  • Our career changers are Virginians recruited via the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services.

  • We will keep this section updated with candidate profiles as they are accepted to the event. (e.g., education level, work experience, security clearance, etc.). 

• What do you mean by pre-qualified candidates?

  • Candidates take an assessment before attending. This allows us to provide you with a profile that gives you an idea of what they have done and what they can do.

  • Candidates will be coached on professional presentation and how to take part in a job fair.

• How do you plan to match candidates to employers or roles?

  • Employers provide skills-based internship/job descriptions, and candidates do a skills-based assessment. Candidates are matched with descriptions that may a good fit for them based on the skills they have.

  • We provide support with editing existing internship and job descriptions into a skills-based format, and creating new ones from scratch.

• Is there a maximum number of matches by candidate or employer?

  • Not yet.

• Are there any costs associated with exhibiting.

  • This event is free for employers to attend.

  • There are costs - we ask you for time, swag, and information on your hiring processes and materials (i.e., internship/job descriptions).

• Do I get a list of those who register and or attend?

  • You will get a resume book, and the event booklet will have an attendee list.

• Do you plan more events in same or other locations?

  • Watch this space.

Logistics (still under construction)

• What is the size of the exhibition space for my organization? 

• Can I put up a banner (size)?

• How many people can attend for my organization?

• What are the arrangements and facilities for onsite interviews?

• Can we contact candidates before the day?

• Is there free or validated parking?

• Can I ship exhibit materials ahead?

  • Yes

Other

• What is a reverse job fair?

  • We get employers out from behind the table to interact with candidates.

  • A reverse job fair flips the traditional job fair format - we showcase talent and match candidates to employers. 

• How do I take part?

• Whether you want to fully engage, scout for talent or just explore this opportunity, we can accommodate. Here is the menu:

  • Get matched to candidates

  • Logo on website, materials (e.g., event map)

  • Feature on social media

  • A table (your virtual 'home' at the event)

  • Pitch your organization (10-minute talk, 5-minute Q&A)

  • Interview slots with candidates

  • Get a book of attendee resumes