Ashford University Partners with CareerEco to Host Successful First-Ever Virtual Career Fair
Ashford University‘s Career Services partnered with new virtual recruiting platform CareerEco to host the university’s first-ever Virtual Career Fair on July 29, 2020. The event was open to the public, and connected 2,400 registered jobseekers with more than 60 employers from a wide array of industries.
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“The virtual career fair presented a great opportunity for our students and alumni to meet with employers online, and explore available opportunities across the United States,” said Grace Williamson, Director of Career Services and Alumni Relations at Ashford.
Attendees had opportunities to meet in a convenient online setting with top employers, government agencies, and organizations such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), General Dynamics, Allstate, Blue Shield of California, and Comcast. Each hiring organization was able to connect virtually with candidates in a personal chat room, with the option to conduct live video interviews.
More than 1,100 registrants submitted their resume for review by employers, who could search for participants’ resumes during the fair and download those of notable candidates for follow-up after the event.
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“I did make some great connections and was fully emerged in this event,” said Flory Seidel, career fair participant, 2020 Ashford doctoral candidate, and 2015 MBA graduate.
Companies participating in the virtual career fair were recruiting for open jobs and internships nationwide, including entry-level positions such as Business Systems Analyst, Software Developer, and Finance Analyst, as well as mid- to senior-level roles such as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Senior Project Manager, and Director of Operations.
“It was a super day all around, and attendees at the virtual career fair were all great and courteous, with many awesome questions and the skills and qualities we seek,” said Keniska Velazquez, University Relations Recruiter at the United States Postal Service.
Ashford was also present to recruit for faculty positions across its degree programs through the Forbes School of Business & Technology and the College of Arts and Sciences.
“The event was well-developed, organized, and it was easy for us to participate,” said Charlie Minnick, Ph.D., Lead MBA Faculty and Professor in the Forbes School of Business & Technology. “We connected with current MBA and undergraduate students, alumni, and individuals interested in possible teaching roles at Ashford.”
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