Upcoming Job Fairs and Events
Talent Tuesdays
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
12 p.m.-1 p.m.
Virtual
Connect with Recruiting Manager Theresa Mazzaro from Fairfax Radiology Centers as she reviews resume tips, interviewing techniques, and best practices on how to represent yourself when applying to jobs. Register now.
How to Apply for Fairfax County Jobs
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Pennino Building
12011 Government Center Pkwy
Fairfax, VA 22035
Join DFS Workforce Development and Department of Human Resources for an information session about how to apply for jobs with Fairfax County Government. You will learn how to navigate the online application platform step by step and understand the hiring process. We will also share practical tips for strengthening your application and highlighting your skills. Register now.
Breaking into IT: A Career Change Pathway
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Virtual
Want to learn how to pivot into an IT career? You don’t need a traditional tech background. Elena Agaragimova, Head of Talent with Horizon Industries, Ltd. will cover what employers look for, the most accessible entry points into IT, and how to frame a career change, so it reads as a strength rather than a gap. Register now.
Weekly Career Development Sessions and Webinars
Conversational English for Job Readiness
Practice and improve your conversational English so you are confident and prepared for employment. No registration required.
Sessions are held every first and fourth Tuesday of the month from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at VCW Fairfax Annandale Center (7611 Little River Turnpike, Suite 300W, Annandale, VA 22003).
WIOA Information Sessions
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) offers workforce development services to eligible job seekers. Attend a virtual information session to hear more about WIOA as well as the other programs and services provided by the Virginia Career Works centers.
Held weekly on Fridays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
How to Write an Effective Resume (Webinar)
Learn how to catch an employer's eye, be conspicuous in a crowd, and highlight your skills and accomplishments in a resume that will get you the job interview. Live webinar held the second Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. Register here.
The Art of Interviewing (Webinar)
Learn how to sharpen your job-hunting skills, use new techniques to engage an interviewer, and determine if the job is a good fit for you. Live webinar held the third Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. Register here.
DFS Workforce Development and Virginia Career Works - Northern Region regularly partner with employers and businesses across Northern Virginia to host job fairs and hiring events in a variety of fields and industries. We also offer live and on-demand webinars that support job seekers across career tracks, including former federal workers and contractors.