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Fairs
Career and Job Fairs
Each year, in conjunction with the University of Waterloo, University of Guelph and Conestoga College, the Laurier Career Centre hosts two fairs for our students and alumni. The fairs are consistently the largest in the country.
For other information about the fairs, including lists of participating organizations and how to prepare for the fairs, visit www.partners4employment.ca.
You can also attend a "Make the Most of Career/Job Fair" workshop for tips on effectively networking at Career/Job Fair.
About Career Fair
Career Fair, held each fall, is an excellent opportunity to network with potential employers and learn more about their organizations, careers and potential employment opportunities.
About Job Fair
Job Fair, held each February, has participating organizations recruiting for full-time, contract, summer, co-op and part-time job openings. The importance of attending Job Fair cannot be overstated. It provides students and alumni with the chance to network with potential employers to learn more about their organizations and to apply for jobs on-site.
About 49% of employer respondents from a past Job Fair indicated that they were planning to interview Laurier students as a result of meeting them at the fair.
We get this; many of the employers are attending specifically to recruit students for these roles. However, it is a myth that they are only hiring for these roles. Here are three things to debunk this myth:
- Employers who want to hire engineers also need to hire people in other types of roles at the organization such as HR, marketing, accounting, administration, etc.
- More than 50% of the organizations attending are in industries other than engineering and IT.
- While there are over 200 employers attending the fair, you only need to talk to a handful to make it worth your time. Of course, you can spend the day and talk to several employers, but do not feel you need to talk every employer.
There is a wide variety of jobs and industries represented at the fair. You can find a summer job, full-time job or even co-op opportunities. There is something for everyone.
This is a very common feeling for students so you are not alone. Here are a couple of suggestions to help you on the day of the fair:
- Remember that each of these employers has been where you are; they understand how difficult the job search process can be and how networking can be uncomfortable.
- Stop by the "Ask a Career Advisor" booth before you start your day at Career/Job Fair. A career consultant can help you figure out how to navigate the fair and put you at ease. If you have any accessibility needs, let the career consultant know and we will arrange for the assistance you need.
- Prepare ahead of time! View employer profiles, build your student profile, note the chat times for each employer, dress professionally, and think of questions you would like to ask. The Career Centre offers a workshop, "Make the Most of Career/Job Fair", that can help you prepare effectively.
Further Education Fair
The Further Education Fair is held in October and is a valuable opportunity to learn about possible graduate programs as well as admission requirements and application procedures for a range of graduate and post-degree college programs. Participating programs include graduate schools, colleges, teacher education, law, international and health.
Why Attend? This is your opportunity to speak with representatives from programs or schools you are considering. The event is great for students researching their options for a year or two in the future as well as for those applying this year. Learn about program choices, admission requirements and tips for successful applications. Students who have attended in the past talk about how they have learned information about the programs that goes beyond what was available on the school's website. Don't miss this chance to talk to the schools!
Employment and Volunteer Events
The Career Centre hosts additional events to promote distinct job and volunteer opportunities.
Diversity and Inclusion Job Fair
This event is an opportunity to connect with employers to learn about their organizations, employment opportunities and their commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. All students and alumni are invited to attend and those who identify as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous, Black, person of colour, and person with disabilities are encouraged to attend.
On-Campus Job and Volunteer Fair
Learn about various convenient on-campus positions, both paid and unpaid that will be available during the following summer and academic year.
- Tuesday, January 24, 2023, Concourse, Waterloo
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023, One Market Lower Level, Brantford
Summer Job Fair
The Summer Job Fair features external ogranizations recruiting students for summer positions.