While virtual job fairs lack some in-person energy, the efficiency and reach of Utah’s upcoming Statewide Virtual Job Fair on January 8, 2026, definitely makes the time invested worthwhile. If you’re actively job hunting (or even exploring), the potential for direct employer interactions promises to outweigh your time spent. Many past participants report meaningful connections that advanced their search. They also got to meet employers from across the state in a convenient online format.
This Statewide Virtual Job Fair provides job seekers a chance to chat live with recruiters, attend webinars, or schedule one-on-one video sessions. Attendees can instantly upload their resume or application, participate in an on-the-spot interview, and efficiently build professional contacts. This format is often less intimidating than in-person approaches, with tools like notes or pre-research aiding conversations.
This state-wide event promises to focus on local hiring needs, offer priority to veterans and spouses, feature specific industry sectors, and provide a pre-event employer lists for research. This will lead to quicker follow-ups or interviews compared to broad online applications.
To register: Visit jobs.utah.gov and create an account or sign in to ‘My Job Search’ (in the top right corner). Once you are signed in, find the virtual job fair or prep workshop on your dashboard, and select the event.
- Thursday, January 3, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Job fair prep workshop available the day before. At 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
- Tips on Preparing to be Successful at a Virtual Job Fair
- Success during the Virtual Job Fair – Engaging with Employers
Employers include:
- ABM Division
- Ace Disposal
- ARUP
- Clearfield Job Corps
- Codale, A Sonepar Company
- Crucial Learning
- Education Services, LLC
- Eide Bailly
- Fastenal
- Focus Manufacturing
- Franklin Covey
- Hill Air Force Base
- Hyatt Regency Salt Lake
- Jordan School District
- Mistras Group, Inc.
- Neumont University
- Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company
- Royalane Trucking
- Salt Lake City Corp
- Salt Lake City School District
- State of Utah DHRM
- Stonebridge Home Care North
- Swipejobs
- Trajector Services
- UnitedHealth Group
- USIC Locating Services, LLC
- Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS)
- Veteran & Military Info Booth (Resource booth only)
- Veterans Health Administration (VHA) VA Salt Lake City Health Care System