Job Seeker FAQs

WHEN AND WHERE IS THE EXPO?

The RVA Career Expo Friday, October 21, 2022, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, at the

Cultural Arts Center – Glen Allen

2880 Mountain Road

Glen Allen, VA 23060

HOW DO I REGISTER AS A JOB SEEKER?

https://rvacareerexpo.com

Be sure to have all your data for each field ready ahead of time.

NEW: Resumes must be uploaded during registration!

WHEN IS THE CANDIDATE DATABASE RELEASED TO EMPLOYERS?

The Candidate Database will be opened to participating employers once the job seeker registration count reaches 100.

HOW OFTEN IS THE CANDIDATE DATABASE UPDATED?

The Candidate Database is refreshed automatically when a job seeker uploads his resume during registration.  A script moves the data to the Candidate Database. Hopefully the process completes in a matter of seconds

HOW LONG ARE RESUMES RETAINED?

Resumes are deleted from the RVA Career Expo database around June 15th and January 15th each year.

Registration information is held longer for program analysis purposes.

WHAT TIME CAN I ARRIVE?

Job Seekers will be admitted from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Allow sufficient time for parking at the satellite lot and taking the free shuttle.

WHAT IF I NEED TO MAKE A CHANGE TO MY REGISTRATION INFORMATION OR RESUME? (i.e. add my LinkedIn Profile, change phone #, etc)

There is no edit feature is available at this time. Be sure to take your time during the initial registration to input the correct data. We are working the ability to edit previously submitted data.

WHERE CAN I PARK?

FREE PARKING is available at TWO LOCATIONS:

  1. Satellite Parking nearby with FREE Shuttle Service at Virginia Randolph Park/Glen Allen Softball Complex, 2206 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060  Open at 8:30 AM, plenty of parking with free shuttles to the Cultural Arts Center. Shuttle pickup area is marked by RVA Career Expo signs. Shuttles run continuously all day between this lot and the Cultural Arts Center.
  2. Limited Parking available at The Cultural Arts Center at 2880 Mountain Rd., Glen Allen, VA 23060. Open to job seekers at 8:45 AM, most spaces are reserved for employers. Limited parking is available for job seekers filled on a first come, first served basis.

WHAT IF I ACCIDENTALLY REGISTERED TWICE?

We have process which matches names and email addresses for possible duplicates.  If you registered then we will let you in.  You should also receive an email confirmation when you register.

WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?

RVA Career Expo Chair, careerfair@richmondhokies.org

 

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See you at the expo!