TMP Worldwide Holds RL Career Fair in Second Life
Microsoft, HP, eBay, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sodexho will be interviewing and recruiting at TMP Worldwide's NiW (Networking in World) career fair in Second Life May 15 - 17.
I chatted briefly last night on the NiW sim with Mroos Link who is Russell Miyaki, VP National Interactive Creative Director for TMP Worldwide. He said that when presented with the idea, some companies jumped at it and others are taking a wait and see stance. Not surpising in the least, but the event seems to be off to a great start. The schedule for Day 1 of the event is about full and that represents about 124 candidates who have already signed up for interviews that day. TMP estimates it may facilitate as many as 450 interviews during this event.
Mroos explained that the participating companies are after a global reach for talent. TMP's venture into Second Life with them is primarily to help candidates for client companies understand organizational cultures in more immersive ways. To that end, TMP is creating company-specific exhibits to educate candidates, such as a fiber-optic "ride" for Verizon and a replica of HP's "the garage."
If you are interested in meeting with the participating companies, you must register for the event via TMP's NiW web site - and have an SL avatar. Be prepared to upload your resume when you register, as it will be reviewed and accepted before you get an interview slot.
TMP will assist you in preparing you and your avatar for your in-world interview. All interviews are private.
This is a prime example of how virtual worlds are creating opportunities for business - and for communicators - to use this emerging media to tap into talent and recruitment. I'll do my best to follow up with Mroos after the event and report back any results he will share with us.
The NiW website is here and has all the information about the fair and the process. IM Mroos Link in-world for more information.
The island will be open next week to the public, but during the career fair only those on the access list will be able to teleport to it.
May 10, 2007
It's amazing the real life possibilities utilized by businesses in second life.
http://www.secondlifedeals.com
Posted by: Chris | May 11, 2007 at 06:51 AM