- Workforce Services Hosts Virtual Job Fair Jan. 9

SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 6, 2025) – The Utah Department of Workforce Services is hosting a statewide virtual job fair, Thursday, Jan. 9. More than 50 Utah employers will participate in the no-cost online event. Employers are hiring for more than 1,500 open positions statewide.

"The start of a new year is a great time to find new career opportunities and Utah’s job market offers a wide range of options. Whether you’re looking for your first job, exploring a career change or re-entering the workforce, the virtual job fair is a great place to start,” said Liz Carver, Workforce Development Division director. “We also offer one-on-one career counseling, resume help and workshops to help in your job search.” 

The virtual job fair will feature open positions in healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, retail, education, government and more. Find a complete list of participating employers at jobs.utah.gov. 

Job seekers should come prepared with their resume and a professional photo to upload to their profile. They can participate in the fair from their own computer or smartphone. After logging in, participants will be able to see a digital floor plan with rows of booths, each representing an employer. After clicking on an employer booth, the job seeker can see the company profile, job openings and social media. They can also start a live chat with a hiring representative and share their resume. Employers can schedule interviews, start one-on-one video chats or even make job offers on the spot.

The statewide virtual job fair is Thursday, Jan. 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. To participate, job seekers should pre-register at jobs.utah.gov and create an account or sign in to 'my Job Search.' On the day of the event, log back in to ‘my Job Search’ to join. The department is also offering two online workshops the day before, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to help job seekers get the most out of the virtual job fair.

In addition to the virtual job fair, job seekers can search more than 25,000 openings at jobs.utah.gov or visit their local employment center. Employers who want to participate in the no-cost event should contact their local workforce development specialist by visiting jobs.utah.gov/workforce.

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