03-03-2025
Looking for a job? Utah invites you to its March virtual job fair
SALT LAKE CITY () — If you're in need of work or are just looking for the next opportunity, You may want to circle Thursday, March 6, on your calendar.
The Utah Department of Workforce Services will be hosting a free-to-attend virtual job fair, offering more than 1,700 open positions throughout the Beehive State.
The statewide virtual job fair will start at 10 a.m. and run to 1 p.m. and can be easily accessed through a computer or mobile device. Job seekers will be able to explore a digital floor with 'rows of booths,' each representing an employer seeking to fill a position. Clicking on a booth will provide the company's profile, social media and information on available positions.
From the virtual job fair floor, job seekers can start a live chat with a hiring representative and share their resume. Meanwhile, employers can schedule interviews, start one-on-one video chats or make a job offer on the spot. The job fair will feature open positions in a variety of industries including health care, manufacturing, government, hospitality, transportation and logistics and more.
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'Whether you're facing a layoff or looking for a job change, the virtual job fair makes it easy to network and meet with multiple employers in one place,' said Workforce Development Division Director, Liz Carver. 'In addition to the job fair, Workforce Services can help you at every step of your job search. We offer individual job coaching, job search workshops, as well as resume and interview assistance.'
According to the Department of Workforce Services, Utah's unemployment rate with approximately 65,657 Utahns unemployed as of December 2024. This is compared to the 4.1% nationwide. Utah DWS Chief Economist Ben Crabb said Utah's labor market ended last year with strong growth across industries.
'The decline in job openings dating back to 2022 seems to be leveling off and the state's unemployment rate is holding steady,' said Crabb. 'Entering 2025, the state's labor market is showing resilience and durable growth.'
DWS said it has more than 25,000 openings available on its website at . Job seekers can also visit their local employment center to find open positions.
To learn about the upcoming virtual job fair, as well as two online workshops held on Wednesday, March 5, designed to help job seekers get the most out of the fair, visit .
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