Job Fairs: How to Use AI to Get Noticed by Recruiters at career events - British Columbia

In this online session designed for the British Columbia community, you will discover how to stand out at job fairs. Explore practical ways to use AI to get noticed by recruiters at career events across BC. We will look at simple tools and techniques that can help you make a lasting impression on potential employers and navigate the competitive landscape of modern hiring events in our province.

Job fairs, whether virtual or in-person in cities like Vancouver or Victoria, can be overwhelming. You have limited time to connect with dozens of companies in British Columbia's dynamic market. It is difficult to make a memorable impact among hundreds of other candidates. A generic approach rarely works. You need a strategy to target the right recruiters and communicate your value effectively. This is where technology can give you an edge.

This online talk will focus on how you can use accessible AI tools to prepare for and navigate these career events. You will understand how to leverage technology to personalize your approach for employers here in British Columbia. We will cover how to move beyond simply handing out resumes and start having meaningful conversations that lead to interviews. The goal is to give you a clear advantage in your job search. While designed with the BC job market in mind, this online session is accessible to anyone, anywhere.

During this talk, you will get insights on:

• How to use AI to research companies in the British Columbia tech, trades, and service sectors to identify the best recruiters to talk to.
• Methods for tailoring your resume and elevator pitch for specific roles in the BC market using AI assistants.
• Techniques for analyzing job descriptions to highlight your most relevant skills.
• Simple strategies for crafting personalized follow-up messages that capture attention.
• Understanding how recruiters in Canada use technology so you can better align your approach.

Join us online to learn about these practical applications. You will leave with a better understanding of how to prepare for your next career event in British Columbia and feel more confident in your ability to connect with recruiters. This session is designed for any job seeker in BC—or beyond—looking for modern strategies to enhance their search.