On Wednesday, June 15th, 2011, Dice -- a technical job search site -- is holding a live, virtual career fair for job-seekers on the East Coast. To quote a promotional email that is being sent to Dice members:The Dice Technology & Engineering Virtual Career Fair is an online career fair where local job seekers and employers can interact with each other in a live, 3-D virtual environment. Our virtual career fair provides the opportunity for:• Live conversations between recruiters and candidates via instant chat and/or webcam. • The uploading and submission of candidate resumes for various job listings. • Interaction with fellow attendees in the Networking Lounge. • Viewing of informational videos in the Auditorium. • Integration with Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn: search for connections and update your status within the event.While virtual career fairs are nothing new, the live, 3D environment is a rather interesting approach to a career fair and certainly one I've not yet experienced. Honestly, it sounds rather gimmicky to me and I'm not sure I would find it a necessity to wade my way through a virtual 3D world when seeking a job, but if Dice manages to make it a meaningful experience, they could help pave the way to more interactive and interesting virtual career fairs. Check out the demo they currently have available and see what you think.
Click above to view the demo
Not just a small-time event, there are a number of big names on the exhibitor list, including Dell (also the primary sponsor of the event), Comcast, Duke University, DRS, Travelers, The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society, and the list is still growing.
So, if you're in the market for a new job and you live on the East Coast, this may be a unique opportunity for you to make connections and land an interview in a most unorthodox-though-awesome way. If this sounds like something you're interested in, then head on over to dicevirtual.com where you can register for the event, see a full list of exhibitors, and keep abreast of everything leading up to go-time. Registration is said to be limited, so don't procrastinate and let this potential opportunity pass you by!
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