First Virtual Job Fair #PKOBankTalentów in the Metaverse

On May 30, PKO Bank Polski will host a virtual job fair in the Metaverse. This is the first event of its kind in Poland and one of the first in the world. The fair is dedicated to both newcomers entering the job market and more experienced professionals in areas such as IT, Data Science, Big Data, Sales, Customer Service, UX, Risk, and Operations. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the bank's operations and apply for specific positions. The most active users will even have the chance to schedule individual meetings with the bank's recruiters.

When we launched our first branch in the Metaverse in 2022, we announced that one of the next steps would be to use it for onboarding employees. Half a year after that event, these announcements are coming to fruition. I invite you to the first virtual job fair in the Metaverse in Poland, one of the first in the world. We are continuously learning about virtual worlds and systematically building our know-how in this area. In the future, we want to use this knowledge and experience to build relationships with the bank's youngest customers. We are also preparing for accelerated development in the Metaverse,"

- said Katarzyna Dziwulska, Managing Director of Digital Strategy and Transformation at PKO Bank Polski.

Virtual Job Fair #PKOBankTalentów - Come and Apply

Thanks to the use of the latest technological solutions, participants in the Virtual Job Fair #PKOBankTalentów will be able to meet in a virtual space and see how the bank operates, regardless of their physical location. They will be able to attend presentations by bank experts on topics such as artificial intelligence, robotics, data analysis, IT, and HR, and engage in conversations with employees from various areas of the bank to gain insight into what it's like to work at a large, modern organization.

"At PKO Bank Polski, we are constantly looking for new ways to connect with candidates. This time, we are exploring the possibilities of the Metaverse. Specifically for this occasion, our Virtual PKO Rotunda on the Decentraland platform will transform into an attractive event space. The Virtual Job Fair #PKOBankTalentów allows us to meet the expectations of young people who want to have choices about how they spend their time. We have prepared a range of activities for them, including live presentations, business podcasts, video profiles, recruitment advice, as well as specific job and internship offers. This is our first time doing this, so we are very curious about how our proposition will be received," said Katarzyna Motelska, Director of Employee Experience Formation at PKO Bank Polski.

Job fair participants will also receive tips and advice on building a career path based on future competencies, as well as guidance on writing a good CV, preparing for job interviews, and making a positive first impression. Those interested in working or interning at PKO Bank Polski will have the opportunity to explore current job offers and submit their CVs for specific positions. The most active participants will have the opportunity to schedule an individual meeting with a recruiter at a convenient time.

The Virtual Job Fair #PKOBankTalentów will begin on May 30 at 10:00 AM in the Virtual PKO Rotunda on the Decentraland platform. Accessing the bank's virtual space is intuitive and easy, requiring only a laptop and internet access. Detailed instructions are available on the metaverse.pkobp.pl website under #PKOBankTalentów - Virtual Job Fair.

Work That Shapes Banking in Poland

PKO Bank Polski is a technological leader in the Polish banking sector and one of the largest employers in Poland. The bank is involved in various technology projects, including areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data mining, cloud computing, and blockchain. With a modern approach to workforce-related issues and the implementation of solutions in recruitment, onboarding, ethics, and digital HR, the bank wins prestigious rankings evaluating companies' work environments every year. The bank offers stable employment, a rich benefits package, and opportunities for development, supporting employees' passions. Working at the organization means taking part in ambitious projects that have a real impact on banking in Poland.

Virtual PKO Rotunda - A Digital Lab in the Metaverse

Since 2022, PKO Bank Polski has been present in the Metaverse on the Decentraland platform, where it became the first bank in Poland to launch its virtual branch—a digital replica of Warsaw's PKO Rotunda. This virtual branch serves as a digital lab for the development of tools related to the Metaverse. Through it, the bank tests various ways to engage users and builds know-how in the realm of virtual worlds.

Recently, the virtual PKO Rotunda was equipped with a streaming module, connecting the virtual world with the real world and allowing participants to engage in events transmitted online through the Decentraland platform. The next step is to create a fully virtual event, such as the Virtual Job Fair #PKOBankTalentów.

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PKO Bank Polski is the undisputed leader of the Polish banking sector, with the value of its assets amounting to PLN 444 billion. In first quater of 2023, the bank generated PLN 1.5 billion in net profit. The company serves 11.7 million customers. It is the basic supplier of financial services for all customer segments, achieving the highest shares in the market of deposits, loans and in the market of private investment funds. Thanks to the development of digital tools, including the IKO application, which is actively used by 7.4 million customers, PKO Bank Polski is the most mobile bank in Poland.