Tuesday, October 6, 2026  REGISTRATION OPEN
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CT (local time)

Virtual Career Fair
Chicago & Metro Area

The Chicago Virtual Career Fair is part of KLIRI's nationwide network of virtual job fairs — connecting local employers with active jobseekers across the Chicagoland. All online, no travel needed.

  • Live 1:1 video interviews and chat from your booth
  • Direct access to local jobseekers across experience levels
  • ATS-ready resume export — your full pipeline in one click
  • Real-time analytics dashboard — visits, chats, resumes
See employer packages →
What's included with your booth

The smarter way to recruit locally

Three powerful tools in one virtual booth. Here's what your team gets on event day — included in both packages.

Live 1:1 video interview between recruiter and candidate on EasyVirtualFair
Video interviews

Meet candidates face-to-face

Move from text chat to a live video call in seconds. See the resume on the same screen and schedule next steps — no external tools needed.

  • 1:1 HD video with chat on the same screen
  • Candidate resume visible during the call
  • Schedule follow-ups directly in the platform
Virtual job fair analytics dashboard showing booth visits, resumes collected, and engagement trends
Analytics & resume export

Real-time data, ATS-ready export

Track booth visits, chats and resume views as they happen. After the event, export your full pipeline in one click — compatible with your ATS.

  • Live dashboard: attendees, visits, resumes
  • Daily engagement and trend reports
  • One-click ATS export
EasyVirtualFair branded employer booths showcasing custom branding examples
100% customizable virtual booth

Your brand, front and center

Your booth is fully branded with your identity. Candidates find you in the event directory, browse your jobs, and connect directly.

  • Custom logo, banner and company description
  • Unlimited job postings visible to all attendees
  • Instant chat and video from your booth
Why Chicago

A live talent market across the entire Chicagoland

Chicago is the largest labor market in the Midwest and one of the most diversified economies in the country. Anchored by global finance and trading firms, a deep logistics and manufacturing base, a fast-growing tech and fintech scene and world-class universities and hospitals, Chicagoland pulls active candidates from across Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. The Chicago Virtual Career Fair brings that talent market online for one focused day, so your team can meet job-ready professionals without the cost and friction of an in-person event.

9.4M
Residents in the Chicagoland
35
Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the region
90+
Universities and colleges across Chicagoland
Strong sectors: Finance & Trading Technology & Software Logistics & Supply Chain Manufacturing Healthcare Higher Education Professional Services Insurance
Employer Packages

Three plans. Pick what fits.

All three include the same booth experience and recruiter tools. The difference is how candidates reach you.

Included in every plan
  • 3 recruiter seats
  • Fully customizable virtual booth
  • Unlimited job postings
  • Live 1:1 video calls & chat
  • Real-time analytics dashboard
  • 30-day post-event access
Choose your reach
Qualified Employer
Free
Resumes you receive
Candidates who apply to your jobs
Free for qualified employers with at least 10 job openings during the event day in the area. Approval required.
Apply for a free booth →
Hire
$350
Resumes you receive
Every candidate who visits your booth
Reserve My Booth →
Hire Plus
$700
Resumes you receive
Every candidate registered for the fair
Reserve My Booth →
Kliri, the Career Tour runs in 5 cities this fall, with more launching soon. See all stops below, or browse the full tour at careertour.kliri.com →
Kliri, the Career Tour · Fall 2026

Kliri, the Career Tour.

One nationwide network of virtual career fairs. Each Tuesday from September to October, Kliri, the Career Tour stops in a different US metro — recruit in one city or follow the tour across all 5. More cities launching soon. See the full schedule on careertour.kliri.com →

New York City skyline
New York City, NY
Sep 8, 2026
Boston skyline over the Charles River
Boston, MA
Oct 6, 2026
Chicago skyline
Chicago, PA
Sep 22, 2026
Washington, D.C. skyline
Washington, D.C., DC
Sep 29, 2026
Chicago skyline
Chicago, IL
Oct 6, 2026
Atlanta downtown skyline
Atlanta, GA
Oct 13, 2026
San Jose and Silicon Valley skyline
San Jose / Silicon Valley, CA
Oct 20, 2026
Downtown Los Angeles skyline
Los Angeles, CA
Oct 27, 2026
Seattle skyline from Space Needle
Seattle, WA
Nov 3, 2026
Austin skyline
Austin, TX
Nov 10, 2026
Your city next?
For WDBs & Chambers

Recruit in multiple cities? Explore the Career Tour at careertour.kliri.com →

Qualified Employer · Free

Apply for a free booth

We open a limited number of free booths to qualified employers actively hiring in Chicago. To qualify, you must have at least 10 job openings during the event day in the area.

  • No payment. No catch.
  • Manual review — we reply in 1–2 business days.
  • Approved employers get all the booth features — only the resume scope differs from paid tiers.

Must be at least 10.

By submitting you confirm at least 10 openings will be live on event day. We review every application by hand.

Have a question or ready to reserve?

Upcoming Chicago Career Fair

If your team is hiring across the Chicagoland, reserve your virtual booth for the upcoming fair. Just have a question? Ask us anything — we reply within one business day.

Three plans — Free, $350 or $700
Live video interviews from your booth
Local jobseekers across all experience levels
+1 (215) 309-1941
230 Sugartown Rd #100, Wayne, PA 19087

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