Black History Month Career Fair
The National Urban League Black History Month Virtual Career Fair is part of the League’s Black History Month celebration and is open to diverse candidates from across the nation. Employers can now target educated and experienced candidates while supporting diversity in their communities. This event is a 100% online career fair.
About the National Urban League
The National Urban League is a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment in order to elevate the standard of living in historically underserved urban communities. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in New York City, the National Urban League spearheads the efforts of its local affiliates through the development of programs, public policy research and advocacy. Today, The National Urban League has 90 affiliates serving 300 communities, in 37 states and the District of Columbia, providing direct services that impact and improve the lives of more than 2 million people nationwide.
Why Attend
Discover and connect with companies committed to becoming a more inclusive workplace! The Virtual Career Fair easily connects you – from wherever you are – with employers seeking to hire diverse professionals nationwide. It is designed to bring employers and job seekers together virtually for jobs that can be done remotely or on-site. Remember, the best way to be considered for a position is to chat with recruiters online.
Steps
- Pre-register early and receive information about employers and job alerts available before the event. Employers will be able to review resumes prior to the event, so get this done as soon as you can!
- Prepare your resume, submit it online, and ensure that your profile is complete.
- View the resources below and make sure you’re ready to make the best first impression.
- Connect any time during the event and interact with recruiters one-on-one using chat or video calls.
Resources to Prepare for Career Fairs
- The Ultimate Guide to What to Wear to a Job Fair
- How to Navigate Job Fairs: Everything You Need to Know to Land the Job
- How Virtual Job Fairs Get You Hired from the Comfort of Your Home
- Visit the TalentAlly blog for many more professional development resources, including materials to help you land your dream job and succeed once you’ve secured the role.
Positions in the Following Areas are Typically Available
Sales, Customer Service, Call Center, Management, General Business, Marketing, Retail, Administrative, Insurance, Banking, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Education, Law Enforcement, Government, Military, Hospitality, Human Resources, Technicians, Telemarketing, Healthcare, IT, and more.
Find Inclusive Companies that Are Hiring Now
Visit the TalentAlly job board to find open positions with inclusive employers that are actively hiring now.
NOTE: Attending employers will be added to this page a month before the career fair.