Scott Lobenberg
Founder, JobFairX
LinkedInScott Lobenberg is the founder of JobFairX with over 20 years of experience in the recruiting and hiring events industry. He has helped thousands of employers connect with qualified candidates through virtual and in-person career fairs.
Recent Blog Posts
May 20, 2026
How to Interview Candidates at a Virtual Hiring Event
Virtual hiring event interviews compress 30 minutes of evaluation into 10-12. The recruiter playbook: prep checklist, 12-minute structure, scoring rubrics.
May 12, 2026
Virtual Hiring Event vs In-Person Career Fair: Which Delivers Better Hires?
A side-by-side comparison of virtual hiring events vs in-person career fairs — cost, lead time, candidate reach, recruiter capacity, and which fits your use case.
May 8, 2026
Best Virtual Hiring Event Platforms: 2026 Comparison
Compare 8 virtual hiring event platforms — JobFairX, Brazen, vFairs, Premier Virtual, Handshake, Radancy, and more. Honest pros, cons, and use-case fit.
May 5, 2026
How Does a Virtual Job Fair Work? An Employer's Guide
A clear walkthrough of how a virtual job fair works — the four phases, what employers and candidates do, and what to expect on event day.
April 30, 2026
Virtual Hiring Events: The Complete Guide for Employers
A tactical playbook for employers hosting a virtual hiring event — 5-week timeline, platform selection, realistic costs, and the pitfalls...
April 27, 2026
Should You Host Your Own Virtual Hiring Event? (Most Employers Shouldn't)
Hosting your own virtual hiring event takes 4-5 weeks of lead time, $800 to $3,000 in cash, and 25-40 hours of team time. Here's what it actually requires — and why...
April 21, 2026
High Volume Hiring Events: How to Hire at Scale Fast
Hiring 50 plus roles in a tight window? Virtual hiring events are the highest leverage tactic for high volume hiring — meet dozens of pre qualified candidates in a single two hour session. Here's the playbook.
April 15, 2026
Time to Fill: What It Is, Benchmarks, and How to Reduce It
Learn what time to fill is, how to calculate it, industry benchmarks, and seven proven ways to reduce it. Includes a comparison to time to hire and an employer business case framework.
April 10, 2026
Recruiting ROI: How to Measure the Return on Virtual Hiring Events
Learn how to calculate recruiting ROI for virtual hiring events. Includes formulas, cost-per-hire benchmarks, and a business case framework for HR teams.