Job Fairs Enter Second Life

Posted May 17th, 2007 by Scott

A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post “Virtual World, Virtual Technology” which talked about some interesting advances in technology happening inside Second Life (SL). I want to bring back something I wrote in that post:

“I feel this virtual event is only the beginning. I certainly won’t be surprised when we see virtual job fairs, home shows, auto shows, etc. Especially as we make the push into Web 3.0….”

Well it’s only been two weeks since I wrote that, and yes the first virtual job fair is currently taking place in SL (can’t say I’m surprised). The event is being hosted by TMP Worldwide and has given SL goers and job seekers the ability to meet with recruiters and hiring managers from some of the leading global brands. Companies who are showing a presence at the event include: eBay, HP, Microsoft, Sodexho, T-Mobile, and Verizon. I’m looking forward to reading insights from bloggers and companies who participated in the event.

Seeing as how I predicted job fairs coming to second life (sorry Char Lyn), maybe I should try my luck with the lottery?

Entry Filed under: Online Communities, Web 2.0