In the latest advance from the world of virtual recruiting, TMP Worldwide has organized a job fair occurring entirely within the virtual world of Second Life. The fair, which includes recruiters from Accenture, EMC Corporation, GE Money and U.S. Cellular, allows the electronic avatars of recruiters and applicants to chat and exchange information remotely. It represents part of a movement towards virtual interviewing, especially within the information services industry.
See "Virtual Recruiting for Real-World Jobs", Kathleen Schalch, NPR Online, August 21, 2007