The COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult for many students to find work over the summer, and Centennial College is responding by providing an online summer job fair. The event includes various big-name brands including Angus Consulting Management, Ontario Place, and Jays Care, among others.
The online summer job fair provides opportunities to learn about new openings with various companies as well as contact information for candidates to reach out with resumes or questions. Candidates can then apply for the positions they are interested in through HireCentennial, a platform specifically dedicated for Centennial College students to use to find employment within companies.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to shift the way many of us interact, we can expect more brands to launch virtual events in place of in-person gatherings.
Online Summer Job Fairs
Centennial College Found a Digital Solution to Help Students Find Work
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Job Fairs - The demand for online job fairs is rising due to the pandemic. This trend creates opportunities for event management software and virtual communication platforms to create better experiences for both employers and job seekers.
2. Dedicated Employment Platforms - The creation of specific employment platforms like HireCentennial ensures better matches between employers and candidates and opens opportunities for companies to provide specialized services to specific groups.
3. Remote Work - The COVID-19 pandemic has caused more companies to adopt remote work policies and expand their reach beyond traditional geographic boundaries, creating opportunities for companies that provide remote work tools and services such as videoconferencing software.
Industry Implications
1. Virtual Event Management - The rise of virtual job fairs and events demands the need for improved software, UI/UX design, and virtual communication platforms, creating opportunities for companies specializing in virtual event management.
2. Higher Education - Colleges and universities can provide better support services for their students by creating dedicated employment platforms like HireCentennial or partnering with employers to create specialized job opportunities for their students.
3. HR Tech - The adoption of remote work policies by more companies is increasing the demand for HR tech tools and services that help employees work efficiently and communicate with their teams effectively.