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November 8, 2023
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Virtual Career Fair
Hosted by The Ohio State University College of Optometry
Greetings from The Ohio State University College of Optometry!
On Wednesday, November 8th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM the college will host its second annual Virtual Career Fair. This is a great opportunity to connect with students and residents that may become great additions to your practice in the future. We would be delighted to have you participate in this year’s virtual fair. If you are interested, please read on for more information and next steps.
Jennifer Bennett, MS Ed - Director of Student Services at OSUCO
bennett.1075@osu.edu
Purpose and Structure of the Virtual Career Fair
The Virtual Career fair provides a forum for students/residents and potential employers to connect through networking conversations. The Virtual Career Fair takes place online within Handshake, The Ohio State University’s comprehensive web-based career services management platform.
Interacting with Virtual Career Fair Participants
Virtual Career Fair participants will be first through fourth year Doctor of Optometry Students, Ohio State Optometry Residents, and May 2023 OD graduates who are currently working at residency sites that are not affiliated with the college.
It is important to note that your interactions with participants are not interviews. The interactions are intended to facilitate an introduction, start a conversation and provide an opportunity for you to highlight the great opportunities available at your practice and in your community. Consider networking with students who are early in their optometry school journey as connections made now can lead to opportunities in the future.
Virtual career fair interactions occur in two formats:
- 10 minute 1-1 meetings between an employer and one participant. This format allows you to have a 1-1 conversation that might feel similar to an initial meeting at an in-person networking event or in-person career fair.
- 30 minute group interactions with up to 50 participants. This format allows you to provide a brief presentation about your practice and opportunities you have for employment and allow participants to ask questions.
Before and after the fair, you may view the profiles of students and residents that have scheduled to meet with you and send them messages. Please note you can only view and communicate with the students and residents that have scheduled to meet with you in a large group or 1:1 sessions.
Registration Dates:
Registration for the Virtual Career Fair is open now and employers are encouraged to register and set-up their schedule within the virtual fair by October 24. Students can begin their registration on October 25. Employers will want to be registered by this time so that students can sign up to meet with you at the time they register. If you are new to utilizing Handshake, please view the resources below to get started in Handshake.
Required Technology
To participate in the virtual fair, you will need an audio and video enabled device with an internet connection. If you do not have access to this technology and you would like to participate, please contact Jennifer Bennett at bennett.1075@osu.edu.
Register for Handshake first, then register for the virtual career fair:
Prior to registering for the fair, employers should register to utilize Handshake. Please review the Handshake registration overview and resource links below before you initiate the registration process.
Overview of Handshake Registration Process:
- You can request your Handshake account at: https://app.joinhandshake.com/employer_registrations/new
- Note: If you don’t have a company domain e-mail address and use a google or yahoo (or similar) e-mail address for business purposes, you can still utilize Handshake, please contact Mollie Workman at Buckeye Careers at workman.77@osu.edu for assistance
- Buckeye Careers will then review and approve your Handshake account
- Once you have your Handshake account, you can set up your employer page within Handshake
- After setting up your employer page, you can register for the virtual career fair at the link below
Comprehensive Instructions for how to set up your Handshake login and employer page:
Overview of Handshake for Employers
Getting Started with Handshake
Employer Quickstart Guide (video)
Note: If you don’t have a company domain e-mail address and use a google or yahoo (or similar) e-mail address for business purposes, you can still utilize Handshake, please contact Mollie Workman at Buckeye Careers at workman.77@osu.edu.
After you are enrolled in Handshake, register for the virtual fair at the link below:
I will review your registration and send a confirmation e-mail within three business days that includes more detailed information and instructions about the virtual fair.
Please contact me if you have questions and we look forward to utilizing this event to connect students with potential practice opportunities. Please feel free to share this information with anyone in your network who may like to participate.
Jennifer Bennett, MS Ed - Director of Student Services at OSUCO
bennett.1075@osu.edu
