Weeks before the fair |
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| 4-8 weeks |
Invite employers to register to your fair |
Use: Employer invite templates
Consider: Employer Sponsorships at Handshake Virtual Fairs [Blog]
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| 4-6 weeks |
Remind employers to set up schedules |
Use: Creating a Schedule for Virtual Fairs [Help Article] (has video!)
Mention: 7 Ways for Employers to Stand Out [Blog]
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Aim for 80% of expected employer registrations and 80% of employer schedules created before inviting students |
| 3-4 weeks |
Start sending invites to students |
Use: Student invite templates
Mention: Sign up for sessions after registering |
| 1-3 weeks |
Send students weekly reminders with best practices |
Use: Articles and videos on what a virtual fair is and how to join
Consider: Key Considerations for Student Success at Virtual Fairs [Blog]
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Aim for 50% of registered students signed up in advance for an employer session |
| 1 week |
Test your fair |
Use: Complete Guide to Handshake’s Virtual Fair [Help Article]
Consider: Advice on how to staff your fair [Blog]
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| Day before/of fair |
Stage a kick-off event for students |
Use: Create a virtual event in Handshake and link to Zoom
Mention: 1:1s require a bit of prep around self presentation! |