Building a Virtual Job Fair with Microsoft Power Pages is a powerful way to connect job seekers with employers in a secure, interactive, and scalable environment. Power Pages—combined with Dataverse, Power Automate, and other Microsoft 365 tools—lets you design a portal for candidate registration, resume submission, employer booths, job listings, real-time Q&A, and even live interviews.
Below is a detailed, step-by-step guide to creating your own Virtual Job Fair portal using Power Pages.
Step 1: Define Your Portal Architecture
Break the portal down into main sections:
- Home Page – Overview of the fair, instructions, event schedule
- Job Seeker Registration – Secure sign-up form
- Employer Booths – Individual pages or sections showcasing each company
- Job Listings – Searchable listings for all open positions
- Live Sessions or Webinars – Event schedule with links
- Resume Submission – Secure upload or form
- Interview Scheduling – Integrated calendar booking
- Live Chat / Q&A Support – Via chatbot or staff support
Step 2: Create Your Power Pages Site
- Go to Power Pages Studio
- https://make.powerpages.microsoft.com
- Click “Create a site” and select a template (e.g., “Starter layout” or “Schedule Meetings”)
- Define the Site Structure
- Use the site map to add pages:
- Home
- Employers
- Job Seekers
- Job Listings
- Upload Resume
- Live Events
- Use the site map to add pages:
- Set Up Authentication
- Enable Azure AD B2C or local registration
- Allow separate roles: Employer, Job Seeker, Admin
Step 3: Build Dataverse Tables
Create necessary Dataverse tables:
- Employers
- Name, Description, Industry, Logo, Website
- Job Postings
- Position Title, Description, Location, Employer Lookup, Deadline
- Job Seekers
- Name, Email, Resume Upload, Skills, Interests
- Resumes
- File Upload, Linked Job Seeker
- Event Sessions
- Title, Speaker, Date/Time, Meeting Link
- Interviews
- Job Seeker, Job Posting, Employer, Time Slot
Step 4: Design the Pages and Forms
- Job Seeker Registration Page
- Power Pages form linked to the Job Seekers table
- Add a resume upload field
- Employer Directory Page
- Use a list component connected to the Employers table
- Clicking a company opens its detail page
- Job Listings Page
- Use filters: industry, location, job type
- Connect to Job Postings table
- Interview Booking
- Use Power Automate to send meeting links or calendar invites
- Embed a calendar tool (e.g., Outlook Bookings, Calendly)
Step 5: Add Real-Time Interactions
Option 1: Chatbot with Power Virtual Agents
- Create a chatbot that:
- Answers FAQs
- Helps users find jobs or register
- Embed it into the site using the chatbot widget
Option 2: Live Webinars or Meetings
- Embed Teams/Zoom/YouTube live sessions using iFrames or links
- Store the event links in the Event Sessions table
- Display with session schedule
Step 6: Automate Workflows with Power Automate
- On Resume Upload
- Notify employers who match the skills or job interests
- Job Application Submitted
- Send a confirmation email to the job seeker
- Notify employer contact
- Interview Scheduled
- Add to calendar (Outlook/Teams)
- Create reminders via email
Step 7: Control Access and Roles
Use Web Roles in Power Pages:
- Anonymous: Can see overview and public job listings
- Job Seeker: Access to resume upload, job apply, interviews
- Employer: Manage job postings, view resumes
- Admin: Full control
Control page access via web page permissions for each role.
Step 8: Branding and Responsiveness
- Customize with portal styling in Power Pages Studio
- Add logos, colors, and fonts per your event branding
- Ensure it’s responsive for mobile users
Step 9: Analytics and Reporting
- Track:
- Number of job seekers registered
- Resumes uploaded
- Interviews scheduled
- Top jobs viewed
Use Power BI dashboards embedded in admin pages or export data from Dataverse.
Step 10: Pre-Launch Testing and Support
- Test user journey end-to-end
- Provide a “Help Center” page with:
- Contact Form
- Chatbot
- FAQ Section
Schedule staff for live assistance during the event.
Optional Features
- Gamification: Award points or badges for actions (e.g., attending sessions, applying)
- Email Campaign Integration: Use Dynamics 365 Marketing or Mailchimp
- Search Indexing: Use Dataverse Search for fast job search
- Document Downloads: Use SharePoint/Blob for brochures, company profiles