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Job fairs and recruitment events provide you with the opportunity to connect with potential employers, explore career paths and showcase your skills and qualifications in a professional setting.
Attending these events will help you with networking, learning about various industries and applying for jobs.
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Each year, in conjunction with the University of Waterloo, University of Guelph and Conestoga College, the Laurier Career Centre hosts two job 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 "Job Fair Boot Camp" for tips on effectively networking at Job Fair.
The fall Job Fair is held in person in Waterloo at the end of September. It hosts 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.
The winter Job Fair is hosted online each February. It is another excellent opportunity to network with potential employers and learn more about their organizations, careers and employment opportunities. The fair is hosted on a platform that allows for chat and/or video interaction with recruiters. Participating in this Job Fair is a great way to make professional connections that will aid your job search and applications.
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:
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:
Employer events present an ideal opportunity for you to connect with potential employers, allowing you to:
To register for a recruiting session:
Once you are registered, you are expected to attend the session because your registration is confirmed with the employer.
If you cannot attend the event, cancel your registration in Navigator. If you cannot cancel in Navigator, contact the Career Centre.
If you fail to attend two sessions without cancelling in advance, you may be required to meet with Career Centre staff before you can further participate in these recruiting events.
Our guest speaker events share career information and advice to help you:
Missed an event? You can view recordings of past events in Navigator: Career Resources > Handouts and Event Recordings.
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!
The Career Centre hosts additional events to promote distinct job and volunteer opportunities.
Learn about volunteer opportunities with local organizations. Volunteer experience is a great way to make a contribution to the community, build skills for future employment and learn about career options.
Learn about various convenient on-campus positions, both paid and unpaid that will be available during the following summer and academic year. This event is hosted annually on both campuses in January and February.
Contact Us:
Waterloo Campus
E:
careercentre@wlu.ca
T:
519.884.0710 x4495
Office Location: 192 King Street North
Brantford Campus
E:
careerbrantford@wlu.ca
T:
519.756.8228 x5726
Office Location: One Market, OM 206-40