New to Career Fair Plus? Follow the guide below to make sure your computer and webcam are ready for you to network without worrying about any technical hiccups!
1. Click the Career Fair Plus link you received from your professor.
You likely received this in an email or in webcourses from your professor. Using Google Chrome or Safari, just click the URL and the event will open in a new window or tab.
(Alternatively, here is the link if you are looking for the “Spring 2021 Virtual Business RSO Speed Networking” event: https://app.careerfairplus.com/ucf_fl/fair/3387)
2. Scroll through the list of employers/RSOs and click the one you want to meet.
There is no need to login to access the event. You can simply find a company/RSO on the list, and click it. This will open the company/RSO’s details page.
3. Click the “Drop-in Link” listed on the company/RSO’s details page.
This is how you access the video chat capabilities to network in Career Fair Plus! The link will open in a new tab or window.
4. Enter your name in the box that appears and click “Continue.”
The “Drop-in Link” should have opened a green window that says “Whereby.” Just enter your name in the box and click “Continue.”
5. Follow the on-screen prompts to allow access to your webcam and microphone.
This may look a little different depending on the web browser you are using. Just follow the on-screen dialog to enable your webcam and mic. You may also see a dialog box near your web browser’s toolbar – just click “Allow” or “Enable” when prompted.
6. Make sure you see yourself on-screen!
At this point, you should see your video feed on the screen.
7. Click “Join meeting.”
Once you’ve verified your camera is working properly, click “Join meeting.”
8. Smile! Now you’re connected.
You should see your video feed and the employer/RSO’s video feed on the screen. At the bottom of your screen, you can also mute your microphone, turn off your camera or use the text chat feature while in the meeting.
9. Click “Leave” when you are finished with the conversation.
The “Leave” button is at the bottom of the screen.
10. Navigate back to the “Career Fair Plus” tab.
Now, you should be back at the list of employers/RSOs.
11. Find your next company/RSO… and do it all again!
Follow steps 2 – 10 again to start your next meeting. Enjoy!