P4E Job Fair Fall 2023

Job Fair is back in person 

Wednesday, September 27 | 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | RIM Park, Waterloo 

Join us for the Career Centre's biggest employer event of the year! Over 200 organizations are recruiting students and alumni for full-time, summer, co-op and contract jobs. Use this opportunity to network with organizations that want to meet with you – and increase your chances of securing employment. This event is particularly important for students in their final year - connect with employers now for jobs after graduation!

This event is free for Laurier students and alumni. It includes complimentary bus transportation to and from RIM Park, departing from the Waterloo and Brantford campuses. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. based on your class schedule.

Register your attendance in Navigator for updates and event reminders. 

Make your Job Fair experience a success

1. Take note of employers attending the Fair.
   With over 200 organizations represented, there are bound to be a few that catch your interest. Browse the list of participating employers by job category to learn which organizations are recruiting positions of interest. Next, research the organizations on your shortlist and prepare a few questions to ask the representatives.
   
   
2. Attend the Job Fair Boot Camp.
   Attending this workshop will provide you with your personalized Job Fair Action Plan. 
   - Wednesday, September 20, 5:30 - 7 p.m. (Waterloo)
   - Thursday, September 21, 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon (Brantford)
   - Thursday, September 21, 3 - 4:30 p.m. (Waterloo)
   - Friday, September 22, 10 - 11:30 a.m. (Online)
   - Monday, September 25, 1:30 - 3 p.m. (Waterloo)
   - Tuesday, September 26, 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. (Waterloo)
   
   
3. Refresh your resumé. 
   Whether you plan to hand out your resumé at the Fair or send out your resumé after making connections with employers, it's a good idea to update your resumé. Attend the Resumé Writing workshop, book a resumé critique appointment (in person or online), and find resumé tips and resources on Navigator.
   
   
4. Get your last-minute questions answered.
   Take advantage of our same-day appointments to get quick questions answered or chat with a career consultant about a Job Fair strategy unique to your goals. On the day of the Fair, Career Centre staff will be on-site for real-time support.

See you at Job Fair!

Partnerships for Employment (P4E) is a partnership among University of Guelph, University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and Conestoga College. The partnership was created to better serve our students, alumni and employers through jointly sponsored annual Career Fairs and Job Fairs.