Prepare for a Successful Virtual Career Fair Booth Set Up

Hiring audiologists and speech-language pathologists is more competitive than ever. Candidates are evaluating multiple opportunities at once, and in a virtual career fair environment, employers often have just minutes to make a meaningful connection.

When done well, virtual career fairs can be a powerful recruitment tool—bringing together motivated candidates and employers in a focused, efficient setting. The key is preparation. Here’s how audiology and SLP employers can maximize their impact and turn virtual conversations into successful hires.

Get a Jumpstart on the Event

After securing your booth for the ASHA Virtual Career Fair, your recruiting staff can have a winning experience before job seekers log in on event day.

• 30 days prior: companies have instant access to attendees’ registration info. The most successful companies schedule chats within two weeks leading up to the event. They can filter attendees’ profiles by location, education, and certification.
• One week before: training becomes available on our virtual career fair platform, Radancy. Knowing how the platform works will provide your recruiters with an advantage for conducting a smooth experience while engaging with job seekers.

Come With Clinical Clarity

Candidates attending the ASHA Virtual Career Fair want to quickly determine whether an opportunity aligns with their professional goals. Clear, upfront information helps them decide where to spend their time. Be sure your virtual booth clearly communicates:

• Practice setting (school-based, private practice, hospital, skilled nursing facility, telepractice, etc.)
• Patient populations served
• Employment type (full-time, part-time, contract, telepractice)
• Geographic location or flexibility

When candidates immediately understand where and how they’ll practice, they’re more likely to engage—and stay engaged.

Make Open Roles Easy to Compare

Attendees often move quickly between employers. Making your open roles easy to understand and compare helps you stand out.

Highlight:

• Job titles and licensure requirements (SLP, CF-SLP, SLPA, Audiologist, AuD Fellow)
• Caseload expectations and typical schedules
• Supervision, mentorship, and onboarding support—especially for clinical fellows and early-career professionals

Roles that clearly outline support structures tend to attract higher-quality conversations and stronger follow-up interest.

Show What Sets Your Organization Apart

Today’s audiology and SLP professionals are looking beyond salary alone. They want to understand what working with your organization is really like.

Consider showcasing:

• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• CEU support or reimbursement
• Work-life balance and flexible scheduling
• Telepractice or hybrid options
• Career growth pathways

Short videos, clinician testimonials, or a brief “day in the life” overview can humanize your organization and help candidates picture themselves on your team.

Staff Your Booth With the Right People

Who candidates speak with during the ASHA Virtual Career Fair matters just as much as the information you share.

Successful booths are typically staffed by:

• Recruiters who understand the roles in depth
• Practicing clinicians who can speak to daily responsibilities and culture
• Team members prepared to respond promptly to chat requests

Having someone who can answer real-world clinical questions builds trust and credibility—and often leads to more meaningful follow-up conversations.

Prepare for the Questions Candidates Always Ask

Virtual career fair conversations tend to focus on a consistent set of questions. Preparing your team ahead of time ensures a smooth, confident experience for everyone involved.

Common topics include:

• Payment structure
• Caseload size and productivity expectations
• Supervision and mentorship, particularly for CFs
• Onboarding and training processes
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Flexibility, scheduling, and telepractice options

Aligning on key messages helps ensure candidates receive consistent, accurate information—no matter who they speak with.

Keep the Momentum Going After the Event

The most successful employers don’t let conversations end when the ASHA Virtual Career Fair closes.

After the event:

• Review chat transcripts and candidate profiles
• Send timely, personalized follow-up messages
• Clearly outline next steps in the hiring process
• Move strong candidates into interviews as quickly as possible

In a competitive hiring market, speed, and clarity can make a significant difference.

Execute These Steps for Success

The ASHA Virtual Career Fair offers audiology and speech-language pathology employers a unique opportunity to connect with motivated candidates in a focused, efficient way. With thoughtful preparation, clear messaging, and intentional follow-up, brief virtual interactions can turn into long-term hiring success.

For more information about setting up your ASHA Virtual Career Fair booth and other recruiting opportunities, including our Career Portal, reach out to Eli McLean at 202-296-8726 or emclean@asha.org.