Virtual China Career Fair

• UNESCO Creative Cities (Shanghai) Promotion Office: In 2010, Shanghai established the UNESCO Creative City (Shanghai) Promotion Office responsible for promoting the subnetwork of Cities of Design; upgrading industries through mobilizing all related sectors; promoting the planning and implementation of policies; and supporting international cooperation and exchange in the creative design industries. 
• Columbia Beijing Global Center: Serving as a hub for the Columbia community in East Asia, the Beijing Center facilitates and promotes academic exchange, research, and scholarship programs led by Columbia faculty and students in the region, connecting Columbia with local intelligence on global themes such as art & culture; health & medicine; environment & sustainability; business and entrepreneurship; engineering and applied science; and education. The Beijing Center is also committed to providing high-quality study abroad and career opportunities to students and alumni.

With the volatile and uncertain job market, it is important to consider your options for employment. This career fair is a unique opportunity to get in front of local and global employers to learn about their organizations and express your enthusiasm. 

Note: We are currently accepting employer registration and the list will be regularly updated on the Canvas site. 

Take some time to review the organizations attending the career fair. Get an idea of some of the companies you’d like to meet with and do research about the company. That way, you’ll be able to meet with potential employers and impress them with your industry knowledge. Think of questions you’ll want to ask.

• Download Tencent Cloud Meeting app: Make sure to download the app on your computer and test it before the event. 
• Test Your Internet and Video Connections Before you log on, double check your battery to make sure it's fully charged and make sure you have a good internet connection.
• Create a Calendar Reminder Mark your calendar with the VOOV link so that you can readily login to the event. 
• Submit Your for Resume Remember that your resume should be clear, concise and up to date. We strongly encourage having both an English and Chinese resume.(In eventbrite)
• Professional Virtual Background & Attire Download appropriate virtual background and test the background for glitching. Make sure you are dressed for success in business attire. 
• Research Participating Organizations Make certain to do your research about the organizations participating in the event. Craft a question to ask a recruiter in the Q&A session.  
• Prepare Your Introduction Prepare your short personal pitch, highlighting your accomplishments and career interests.

• Be Professional. Treat this as a formal interview. Wear professional attire and set your professional virtual background before the event. 
• Look into the Camera. Do not make the mistake of looking at the person speaking with you instead of the webcam. Make sure that you keep your eyes on the camera to show both your interest and enthusiasm!
• Take Notes. This step is perhaps the easiest and most important to accomplish: Take notes - a lot of them, every step of the way.
• Pay attention. Many companies will share their links and hashtags via WeChat therefore, pay attention to the information for later follow-ups.

• Keep Organized Organize your company information and your contact information.  Create a spreadsheet or chart where you can easily input notes.
• Follow-up Each company will provide links and hashtags for job openings and company information. Follow up with employers individually after the event.