Iraq’s largest Virtual Job Fair

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Dates: 2nd to 5th March 2015.

URL: http://vjf.foras-jobs.com/

Timings: The VJF will be accessible 24 hours.

(It is recommended for company representatives and participants to be available online during business hours)

Description:

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FHI360 Foras (an Iraq Opportunities Project) invites you to participate in Iraq’s first-ever Virtual Job Fair (VJF) between the 2nd to 5th March 2015.

The VJF is a 4-days virtual forum facilitating interaction between job seekers and employers in Iraq. It is a unique opportunity to interact & exchange information with thousands of job seekers and meet hiring requirements.

The VJF platform combines the elements of a traditional career fair with the reach and convenience of the internet. The VJF is estimated to draw an audience of more than 50,000 qualified professionals.

The Iraq Opportunities Project (USAID – Foras, “opportunity” in Arabic), a two-and-a-half year project funded by the US Agency for International Development and implemented by FHI 360, seeks to connect Iraqi businesses with qualified worked, both alleviating unemployment and boosting the country’s fledgling pri-vate sector.

Iraq’s capacity to employ its young but rapidly maturing workforce – nearly half of the country is aged 25 years or younger – will be decisive for the health of its economy and society. Foras endeavors to serve the needs of both Iraqi employers and job seekers by strengthening intermediary actors, such as job placement and training agencies, and giving job seekers an easily accessible venue to search for open positions.

At the same time, Foras will help broaden the future of Iraq’s private sector by supporting entrepreneurs, both emerging and established, with business training and strategic advice.

User Manuals & Training Videos:

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Training manuals and videos relevant to the following topics are available to all participants to download and view at their own convenience. To access this train-ing curriculum, please visit:

1. CV Development2. Job Search Strategy3. Navigating the VJF

1. Candidates searching for job opportunities currently and in the near future in Iraq.2. Candidates interested in understanding the job market and the employer’s mindset.3. Job seekers looking to explore the changing landscape of online recruitment.4. Iraqi citizens and nationals.

1. Meet top employers from Iraq and across the globe online for free. 2. Learn about available vacancies and upcoming positions.3. Receive information about companies’ culture, objectives, values and work environment.4. Interact with employers through voice and video chat to understanding their hiring criteria.5. Apply to jobs or just leave CV in "CV drop" corners.6. Schedule online interviews with prospective employers during the virtual event.7. Visit the career fair at the time of your choice, from the convenience of your home.

Objectives:

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1. Understand the Iraqi job market and employer requirements.2. Increased information about top employers to facilitate better career decisions. 3. Share your CV with top employers.4. Discover current and upcoming opportunities to plan your job search accordingly.5. Take online interviews to enhance your interview skills. Potential for scheduling spot interviews.6. Learn how to represent yourself as a strong candidate online through your CV and chat, audio, video formats.7. Explore the changing landscape of online recruitment.8. A safe, confidential virtual environment for candidates to participate and approach employers.9. Zero participation costs. Increased convenience.