- Do I need to pay for the virtual career fair?
ChicagoJobs.com LIVE! is free to all job seekers. Anyone interested in attending the virtual career fair or viewing the auditorium presentations is welcome free of charge. Registration for the virtual career fair, however, is required.
- Where do I go to attend the virtual career fair?
This is an online, virtual career fair, so all you need to do is sit in front of your computer, visit ChicagoJobs.com, and login using the username and password you entered during registration.
- How will I receive information regarding the virtual career fair?
We will be sending out emails to all registrants with important information regarding the virtual career fair, including computer tests, login information and links to access the virtual environment. To ensure you are receiving all of our emails and they aren't being delivered to your spam folder, please add us to your contacts/address book: chicagojobs@theonlinexpo.com.
- What if I miss the live career fair? Is there any way to still access it at a later date?
ChicagoJobs.com LIVE! will remain accessible to registered job seekers 2 weeks after the live date. You will be able to login and apply for positions listed inside the booths; however, the booths won't be manned with recruiters so the live chat function will not be active.
- What are the minimum requirements for my computer that I will need to participate?
To interact with the online environment requires a Windows PC with Internet Explorer 6.0 minimum, or Firefox 3.0 to 3.0.19 and 3.6. With a Mac, we require Firefox 3.0 to 3.0.19 and 3.6 and Safari 3.1 or higher. In addition, we support Windows XP and Windows Vista on PCs. Leopard, Tiger, and Snow Leopard are supported on Macs. Linux Fedora Core 10 is also a supported operating system. Macromedia Flash Player 10 or higher is required. Access to the Internet using high-speed access (Cable, DSL, Network) is highly recommended for the overall environment and is required for all presentations. Pop-up blockers must also be disabled and cookies and JavaScript should be enabled. Upon entering, a system check is run that will identify computer requirements that need to be addressed to interact with the online show. It is recommended to view the environment with the display resolution of 1024 x 768. To run the system check, click here.
Before you access the career fair, you should ensure that your browser is configured to stream media. All webcasts require a broadband connection. For video events, you will need a minimum Internet connection of 750Kbps and above.
NOTE: We do not support beta versions of browsers. Also, Internet Explorer 6.0 and Linux are not supported in the XpoCast Presenter View.
Here is a list of virtual career fair tests and tips:
- Port Test
- Confirm that proper firewall ports are open. If this test fails, you will not be able to chat with recruiters within the virtual environment. If this fails, click here for more details.
- System Test
- Test to see if your computer has the proper programs & requirements for access to the virtual networking career fair.
- Technical Requirements Test
- Prepare your computer to ensure it works properly during the virtual networking career fair.
- Job Seeker Quick Tips Guide (pdf)
- Read through our Quick Tips Guide to make the most out of your time in the virtual networking career fair.
I did not receive an e-mail with my login information to enter the virtual career fair. What should I do?
Request your login information by emailing us at
cjlivesupport@chicagojobs.com . Please include the email address you entered when you registered for the event.
