Career Fair Virtual Help Room

On fair days, the Career Center will be providing support to both employer representatives and students attending the fair.

Check to see if your questions are answered below.

  • Where are the virtual fairs hosted?
  • The virtual fairs will be hosted in the Handshake platform. Sessions students sign up for with employer representatives may however redirect to external sources from Handshake. The direct links to a specific fair may be found on our fair page.
  • How does the virtual fair work?
  • The virtual fairs hosted in Handshake operate differently than what you may expect from an in-person fair. The main difference is that students will need to sign up for sessions with employers in advance to meeting with them. Students will create a schedule of meetings with employer representatives and attend the sessions off that schedule throughout the day. Further details on the process, may be found on our virtual fair instruction page.

Technical Issues

  • Why don't the session launch after I click the Join Video button?
  • After clicking the Join Video button, Handshake will trigger to open a new browser window for the video session. If you have pop up blockers enabled in your browser, make sure that you have allowed Handshake (https://ucdavis.joinhandshake.com/) to open these windows.

    Help articles for pop-up blocker setttings in common browsers:
    Safari
    Firefox
    Chrome
  • How do I check in advance if my system will work for the virtual fair?
  • Verify your browser, video and audio settings work on the Handshake platform prior to the fair. Instructions on how to do this are provided in this help article.
  • What are some other general technical advice I may try to resolve an issue?

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    • Use Chrome or Firefox for the best experience
    • Confirm you've granted permission in your browser or app for both audio and video for the Handshake platform
    • Test the video, sound, and microphone by using another platform or application on your device
    • Close all unused tabs and apps
    • Clear the browser cache
    • Reboot or try another device if possible


    Handshake has also provided a help article on troubleshooting some common audio and video issues.

  • I have other day of fair issues, how may I speak with someone in-person?
  • On fair days, you are welcome to drop by the Career Center's Zoom help room starting a half hour before the fair for help with any questions.
    Day of Fair Support Zoom Link: https://ucdavis.zoom.us/j/96081791747