Virtual career fair brings employers to job seekers

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RAF MILDENHALL, England --  The Army Career and Alumni Program is scheduled to host the first-ever European Virtual Career Fair Feb. 25, 2014.

Job seekers can register online now by going to http://events.veteranrecruiting.com/vshow/VRSCareer/registration/5690?partnerref=ACAP. Once registered, they can create a profile, upload a resume, browse advertised positions around the U.S. and even apply for job opportunities.

During the fair, from 3 to 5 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time, job seekers can ask recruiters specific questions and even advertise their skills for jobs to which they've already applied.

The key is to register as soon as possible, said Ben Petersdorff, ACAP Region Europe Transition Services manager.

"The last two years employers have come from the States," Petersdorff said. "This virtual career fair is one way of giving Soldiers here in Europe a chance to get a job back in the U.S. before leaving."

This virtual career fair is for all active duty military members from all branches of service who are stationed in Europe and are separating from the military, as well as spouses who are seeking employment.

Currently more than 40 employers, including XEROX, Aetna, Capital One and the Transportation Security Administration, are scheduled to attend the fair.

At the last Army Career and Alumni Program-Army Community Service sponsored career fair more than 100 applicants interviewed. Petersdorff said he is optimistic about this year's fair.

"I can't stress enough that job seekers register right away," he said.

For more information contact U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria's ACAP Center at DSN 314-476-2055 or commercial at +49-9662-83-2055.