Here at CareerCircle, our goal is to change the technology industry for the better by making it more diverse and inclusive. We get there by impacting individual lives like the ones below.
Here&rsquo;s what our members have been saying recently.
<h2 style="text-align: center;">What Our Members Are Saying</h2>
One of the services that we offer to members is the chance to have a 1-on-1 call with an experienced career coach to guide you through your job search. 

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 &ldquo;Lena [one of CareerCircle&rsquo;s career coaches] was very knowledgeable and professional, and fit many helpful tips into our call. Her upbeat tone and friendly manner opened our rapport immediately. I was grateful and excited to work on the action items from our call and appreciate having her as a resource for questions from now on.&rdquo; - Kathryn Deeks

 
<img src="https://cdn.buttercms.com/2gUgS9z0Q8u08f2QLhHW" alt="undefined" width="145" height="145" class="butter-float-right"> &ldquo;The career coach was wonderful and she helped me to make a very smart choice. I am so grateful for such an opportunity given to me to air out my issues and get the advice that she gave to address such a problem. Thanks a lot! I really do appreciate it!&rdquo; -&nbsp;Chizitere Izugo


 It&rsquo;s not just the career coaching we provide! We also partner with nonprofit organizations, like RISE, to support members throughout their career certificate program and then advocate for them as they begin their new career journey.
Many of our members move on to roles that dramatically change their lives, including better titles and pay. Jen and Curtis are two of those members! 
<img src="https://cdn.buttercms.com/HeKCvBADRHKYzBilokRo" alt="undefined" width="145" height="145" style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" class="butter-float-left"> &ldquo;I felt that Data Analytics would be a nice certificate as a way to be a provider of the data rather than a receiver, and the base pay that was presented to be associated with the certificate was appealing. I had a job gap and I felt like upskilling was a way to leverage my career. I had about a 4-year job gap and my current company found me via LinkedIn because of my resume and skills. My pay has increased 13% since my previous job. Thank you for all of the support!&rdquo; -&nbsp;Jen Kober, RISE


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 &ldquo;Taking the certificate helped me refresh my knowledge and get back on a technical path. The resources you get from the certificate and from CareerCircle after completing are so helpful. Can't wait to start my new job!&rdquo; - Curtis Johnson 
It means the world to us to be able to be a resource and advocate for our members. To learn more about what we provide, <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/what-is-careercircle">check out our recent blog post</a>.
To join CareerCircle and get access to tools like 1-on-1 career coaching, resume builders, and more,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careercircle.com/candidates/signup">click here</a>.&nbsp;

Here at CareerCircle, our goal is to change the technology industry for the better. We get there by impacting individual lives like these.

What Our Members Are Saying

Here at CareerCircle, our goal is to change the technology industry for the better by making it more diverse and inclusive. We get there by impacting individual lives like the ones in this post.

*UPGRADE IN PROGRESS* -- CareerCircle platform upgrades will occur between Monday June 27th 10PM Eastern Time through Tuesday June 28th 4AM Eastern Time.&nbsp; The system may be intermittently unavailable during this timeframe.&nbsp;&nbsp;

*UPGRADE IN PROGRESS* -- CareerCircle is upgrading its capabilities and as a result the system may be temporarily unavailable as we bring new capabilities and infrastructure online to better serve our members.&nbsp; If you receive an error during this timeframe please bear with us as we're working to improve our system and you may need to retry that operation at a later time.&nbsp; &nbsp;

CareerCircle was founded in 2019 to bridge the skills gap facing the technology industry. Our Managing Director <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-sneeder-a49a723/" rel="follow noopener" target="_blank">Kim Sneeder</a> brought her 25 years of experience at Allegis to this new venture and made CareerCircle&rsquo;s success her passion.&nbsp;
 
&ldquo;I was given the incredible opportunity to build CareerCircle with a focus on serving underrepresented talent in tech. During my career, I have constantly worked to advocate for women and people of color in the tech industry, but CareerCircle has given me the chance to do that work at scale. We&rsquo;ve since built an ecosystem of 150 nonprofits, upskilling opportunities, and wraparound career services with a heightened level of advocacy to help our incredible members secure life-changing roles.&rdquo;
 

Our platform has been growing every day since then and in 2023 we have become the exclusive jobs platform for US-based Google Career Certificate graduates and the Google Employer Consortium, reached over 100,000 members, placed over 1,500 people into new jobs, and, by the end of the year, we will have helped to upskill more than 10,000 people.

<h2 style="text-align: center;">What Is CareerCircle?</h2>

Through our digital talent platform, we connect underserved community members with career resources like certificates and the job opportunities that they need to advance their lives and provide companies with the diverse, skilled talent they are looking to hire.
Think of our platform like a circle.
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Members join our free platform either on their own, through certificate scholarship opportunities from our nonprofit partners like RISE, or after completing upskilling certificate programs like the Google Career Certificate program.
If a member joins through a scholarship opportunity, they are provided a Member Experience Advisor to guide them through their certificate program and act as a champion and advocate throughout their career journey.
After their upskilling is complete, we help members build out their profile through Traitify Assessments and personality quizzes that help members understand their values and skills in the workplace. When they&rsquo;re ready to job search we provide tools like resume builders and templates, interview preparation tools, and 1:1 career coaching. Members can also take a proactive role in their job search by using job alerts and our job board to find the right job for their goals.
Throughout this entire process, our recruiting team is using our talent platform as a diverse talent pipeline to pull candidates for open positions and provide that dedicated recruiting support that people can&rsquo;t get anywhere else. Our employment partners get the diverse, skilled talent that their organizations need to be successful and we place our members in jobs that change their lives for the better.
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Our Impact</h2>

<a href="https://www.wiley.com/edge/site/assets/files/2689/diversity_in_tech_2021_us_report_by_mthree.pdf" rel="follow noopener" target="_blank">According to a 2021 Wiley survey</a>, 68% of business leaders feel there is a lack of diversity in the tech industry and 51% say they struggle to hire diverse entry-level talent. When we were founded we aimed to bridge the skills gap and made it our mission to find jobs for communities who are often underrepresented in the technology industry.
We approach that mission with an equity over equality mindset that ensures that each member gets the direct support they need, no matter their circumstances. And the same goes for our employer partners. We approach every member, organization, and nonprofit by being a consultative partner to ensure that our strategy is catered to their success.
And it&rsquo;s working.
According to <a href="https://www.zippia.com/advice/diversity-in-high-tech-statistics/#:~:text=White%20employees%20account%20for%2062,20%25%20of%20the%20technology%20field." rel="follow noopener" target="_blank">a Zippia study</a>, just over 26% of tech jobs are held by women, and in the US tech industry, 62% of jobs are held by white Americans, while Black Americans hold 7%, Latinx Americans hold 8% and Asian Americans hold 20% of jobs.
Meanwhile, at CareerCircle, our 2023 placements are significantly more diverse. So far this year:
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<li>32% are Black</li>
<li>28% are white</li>
<li>25% are Hispanic</li>
<li>14% are Asian</li>
<li>36% identify as Women</li>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">How to Get Involved</h2>

We are constantly growing, adding new features, and committed to bringing our services to anyone who needs support to make a career change, grow their skills, or just explore how upskilling with advocacy support can change their life.
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<h3>If you&rsquo;re a job seeker:</h3>
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<li>Join the platform: If you haven&rsquo;t already, join the platform to get access to free job resources like resume builders, interview prep, and 1-on-1 career coaching. You can sign up <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/candidates/signup" rel="follow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.</li>
<li>Apply for jobs:&nbsp;Our job board is filled with roles for people looking to break into the technology industry. Remember: You need to be a member to use the job board and set up a job alert so make sure to join first!</li>
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<h3>If you&rsquo;re an organization:</h3>
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<li>Get direct recruiting support: If you&rsquo;re looking to post a job, get direct recruiting support, access our platform, or be a part of a custom or multi-employer virtual job fair,&nbsp;<a href="https://go.careercircle.com/request-a-demo" rel="follow noopener" target="_blank">get in touch with our team</a> to learn how we can get you set up.</li>
<li>Sign up for an employer account: Our free employer account allows you to get a preview of using the platform for your sourcing needs. You can sign up <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/employers/signup" rel="follow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>. Remember: You need to use your company email to register.</li>
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We are constantly growing, adding new features, and committed to bringing our services to anyone who needs support to make a career change, grow their skills, or just explore how upskilling with advocacy support can change their life.

What Is CareerCircle?

Our platform has been growing every day and in 2023 we have become the exclusive jobs platform for US-based Google Career Certificate graduates and the Google Employer Consortium, reached over 100,000 members, placed over 1,500 people into new jobs, and, by the end of the year, we will have helped to upskill more than 10,000 people.

Remember the days of lugging around stacks of resumes to a crowded convention center, only to spend five minutes in a fleeting conversation with a prospective hire that doesn&rsquo;t fit any of your requirements? Traditional career fairs had their charm, but times have changed, and so have the ways we connect with talent and opportunities. Finding the best talent is fiercer than ever. Virtual career fairs act as a bridge, linking businesses with talent that possess the right skill set. These events have become a popular way to meet potential hires while embracing people with varied and diverse backgrounds.&nbsp; Using virtual career fairs isn't just a passing trend. For businesses, it's a smart way to reach talent, save money, boost diversity, and put skills first. Virtual fairs equip organizations with tools to stay ahead of the curve in talent acquisition, preventing issues such as skill gaps, high turnover, and the scramble for last-minute hires that often arise from merely reacting to market trends instead of anticipating them.
<h2 style="line-height: 1.8; margin-top: 18pt; margin-bottom: 6pt;">Amplify Your Hiring Reach: Access To Pre-screened Talent&nbsp;</h2>
Virtual career fairs are rapidly outshining traditional job boards like LinkedIn and Monster. In a competitive job market, staying ahead means adapting to modern methods. Virtual career fairs, with their blend of convenience and customization, empower companies to do just that, making sure they connect with the right talent in the right way and boost their brand recognition in the process
By effortlessly connecting companies to talent across the country and zeroing in on the right skills, they're creating a vibrant, interactive space where both businesses and job hunters thrive. It's fresh, it's efficient, and it's where the hiring magic happens. 
Virtual Career fairs also support <a style="text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/smart-hiring-initiatives-to-weather-a-recession-talent-shortages-and-inflation">smart hiring initiatives to weather a recession, talent shortages, and inflation</a>.
<h3 style="line-height: 1.8; margin-top: 16pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;">The Perks of Virtual Career Fairs&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
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<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Slip into your favorite chair, grab a cup of coffee, and dive into a world of opportunities. No travel, no fuss. Whether you're an employer or a job-seeker, virtual career fairs bring everything to your fingertips. </li>
<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Maximize engagement at your convenience: Virtual career fairs allow you to interact with a diverse talent pool anytime, ensuring you never miss out on potential candidates. </li>
<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Without needing to consider travel, venue booking, or physical promotional materials, companies can reallocate resources to other areas. </li>
<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a style="text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/7-trends-shaping-candidate-sourcing-strategies">Leveraging digital tools</a> makes the once-tedious tasks of sifting through resumes, lining up interviews, and keeping tabs on conversations feel almost effortless. Say goodbye to overwhelming stacks of paper and hello to streamlined, hassle-free recruiting.</li>
</ul>
<h3 style="line-height: 1.8; margin-top: 16pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;">Tailored Experiences</h3>
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<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instead of aimlessly wandering, attendees can target specific companies and sessions, making the most of their time. On the flip side, companies can also tailor their outreach based on attendees' profiles. </li>
<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">CareerCircle can streamline the hiring process even further by<a style="text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/build-a-diverse-candidate-pool-and-grow-your-talent-pipeline-with-careercircle"> matching companies with candidates based on specific skill sets or preferences</a>, ensuring every interaction is meaningful. If you&rsquo;re interested in your own tailored pre-screening experience to match candidates to specific positions, <a href="https://go.careercircle.com/careercircle-2024-virtual-career-fairs" rel="follow">check out our 2024 Virtual Career Fairs.&nbsp;</a><a href="https://go.careercircle.com/careercircle-2024-virtual-career-fairs" rel="follow"> </a><a style="text-decoration: none;" href="https://go.careercircle.com/feb-career-fair"> </a></li>
<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If your organization is particularly focused on certain skills or roles you can get access to a pre-selected talent pool to make the hiring process more efficient. Letting the hosts of the virtual career fair do the legwork for you gives you more time to spend time on candidates who are truly a great fit for your role. </li>
<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This targeted approach ensures that you're connecting with individuals whose skills and interests align with your organization's needs.</li>
</ul>
<h3 style="line-height: 1.8; margin-top: 16pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;">Inclusive By Design</h3>
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<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Not everyone can afford to travel or take time off to attend a traditional fair. Virtual events level the playing field, ensuring everyone has a fair shot. </li>
</ul>
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<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Without geographical constraints, candidates from around the country can engage with potential employers, diversifying the talent pool and providing more opportunities for cross-cultural interactions. </li>
<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Those who might find lengthy events challenging, whether due to health concerns, caregiving responsibilities, or other reasons, can engage with virtual fairs at their own pace and on their schedule. </li>
<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Virtual platforms often level the playing field, ensuring that every participant, regardless of their background, has an equal opportunity to engage, showcase their skills, and connect with potential employers.</li>
</ul>
<h3 style="line-height: 1.8; margin-top: 16pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;">Real-Time Engagement</h3>
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<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In the digital age, instantaneity is no longer a luxury; it's an expectation. As organizations set up their virtual booths in the expansive halls of online career fairs, the ability to engage in real-time becomes an undeniable asset. </li>
<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Real-time engagement means no waiting games. As candidates pop into your booth or ask questions, immediate responses create a dynamic, flowing conversation. This kind of real-time interaction means that employers can find and qualify talent faster. No more going back and forth through emails for weeks on end to get one face-to-face conversation. </li>
<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Instant feedback through surveys can gather real-time feedback from candidates, helping vendors refine their engagement strategies on-the-fly. </li>
<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Prompt replies and interactions demonstrate an organization's commitment to potential talent. It sends a clear message: "We're here, and we're genuinely interested in you." </li>
<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Situations change, and new questions arise. Engaging in real time lets organizations navigate the ebb and flow of conversations, addressing emerging concerns or highlighting freshly relevant points. </li>
<li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Candidates and employers can benefit from immediate feedback during virtual fairs, shortening the hiring process on both sides.</li>
</ul>
<h3 style="line-height: 1.8; margin-top: 16pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;">Inclusivity in Recruitment</h3>
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<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Get direct access to a diverse talent pool. At CareerCircle, <a style="text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/how-careercircle-supports-your-diversity-hiring-goals">we partner with organizations and communities that nurture underrepresented talent</a>, ensuring your recruitment pipeline benefits from a wide spectrum of candidates. </li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Your participation in a virtual career fair is a powerful display of commitment to change. Share your company's DEI journey and initiatives on a dedicated virtual stage, demonstrating your role in shaping an inclusive industry. Not sure where to start with DEI? <a style="text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/how-to-recruit-a-diverse-workforce-in-2023">Here&rsquo;s How to Recruit a Diverse Workforce in 2023.</a> </li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">You can experience intentional talent matching at virtual fairs. By leveraging advanced technology CareerCircle can align your specific DEI hiring goals with candidates who embody those qualities, ensuring a fit that goes beyond the resume. </li>
<li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Utilize unbiased matching. Algorithms don&rsquo;t see race, gender, or age, but they can still exclude qualified candidates based on things like resume format or the lack of a specific skill. While traditional systems may overlook talent due to resume formatting or missing a listed skill, we delve deeper. Virtual career fairs allow you to see firsthand the applicable skills candidates possess. You can connect to talent based on their potential and what makes each candidate unique.</li>
</ul>
<h3 style="line-height: 1.8; margin-top: 16pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;">Closing the Gap</h3>
Virtual career fairs are an asset for companies looking to find talent that could otherwise be overlooked. It&rsquo;s not just about the digital environment or the novelty&mdash;it's about the substantial benefits. They connect you with talented professionals across the country, elevate your brand's profile, and enable meaningful engagement, all while trimming down on recruitment costs. This isn&rsquo;t just about filling positions; it&rsquo;s about future-proofing your company in a competitive job landscape. If you're serious about enhancing your hiring process, it&rsquo;s time to think virtual.
If you&rsquo;re ready to advance your talent search and jump into Virtual Career Fairs,<a href="https://go.careercircle.com/careercircle-2024-virtual-career-fairs" rel="follow"> check out our 2024 Virtual Career Fairs.&nbsp;</a>

For businesses, Virtual Career Fairs are a smart way to reach talent, save money, boost diversity, and put skills first. Virtual fairs equip

Sourcing Diverse Talent With Virtual Career Fairs

For businesses, Virtual Career Fairs are a smart way to reach talent, save money, boost diversity, and put skills first. Virtual fairs equip organizations with tools to stay ahead of the curve in talent acquisition, preventing issues such as skill gaps, high turnover, and the scramble for last-minute hires that often arise from merely reacting to market trends instead of anticipating them.

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What Our Members Are Saying

What Our Members Are Saying