Source: Tech – South China Morning Post[Sponsored Article]
Cyberport, one of Hong Kong’s major tech hubs, will hold a career fair from June 4th to 6th, with over 150 companies offering more than 1,500 job openings to innovation and technology (I&T) aspirants.
Following the three-day career fair, an online job-matching platform will remain open for another month to allow employers to interview local and overseas job seekers and match them with relevant positions.
“We’re excited to create a new 3D experience for the first time, allowing job seekers to immerse themselves in a Metaverse-like space. The job-matching platform has been made even more interactive to facilitate the recruitment process,” says Eric Chan, chief public mission officer of Cyberport Hong Kong.
“As an example, the user interface has been further enhanced with ‘Kumospace’, a long-distance social networking portal that creates life-like interactions for participants.”
The career fair will have additional career development resources like a CV clinic and AI analyses of interview performances to help job seekers enhance their chances of getting the position they want.
More than 50 career forums and recruitment talks with industry leaders, entrepreneurs and young talents will be broadcast live. These events will provide aspiring job seekers with a new perspective on tech world trends and career prospects.
Meanwhile, Cyberport’s job search platform, iTalent, allows global talents to look for job openings, share their CVs with recruiters, and get interviewed by employers virtually.
“A virtual career fair gives participating employers the flexibility to reach the greatest number of qualified candidates. At the same time, live events such as keynote addresses and panel discussions will also be broadcast live.”
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