Fall Career & Networking Fair
October 9, 2024 at 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
| Location: | See event details on mySuccess. |
| Audience: | Alumni, Current Students |
All Carleton students and alumni are invited to attend the in-person Fall Career & Networking Fair on Wednesday, October 9, 10am-3pm! This event will give you the opportunity to:
- Establish and grow your professional network by making contacts for the future
- Explore full-time, part-time, and co-op opportunities from hiring employers
- Learn about upcoming or future employment opportunities from networking employers
- Discover a range of organizations – small, medium, and large – to see if you would be a good fit
- Practise your networking skills
- Meet with a variety of employers in one location to maximize your time
The employer lists will be released closer to the date of the fair.
If you have any questions about the Fall Career & Networking Fair, or require accommodations for a disability to attend this event, please email careerfair@carleton.ca.
Please visit the mySuccess Co-op and Career Workshops and Events calendar to register.
What to Expect
- Networking opportunities and initiating conversation with employers
- Listening to employers either one-on-one or in a group setting
- High-traffic expo venue
- Exposure to constant verbal noise
- Ability to circulate fair venue at own pace
Next Steps
1. Register. Register for the Career Fair on the mySuccess event post.
2. Do your research. Once the employer lists are out, review the list of attending employers, and create a list of organizations you are interested in learning more about and speaking with at the fair.
3. Get resume- and networking-ready. Many employers will encourage students to apply to employment opportunities through the mySuccess job board or their organizations’ job portals. At the Career & Networking Fair, you can drop by the Resume Review Station for a short on-the-spot resume check-up to make sure you’re submitting a strong application. It is encouraged to have a paper copy on hand for the review. (Co-op students who are seeking work terms may see their Co-op Student Advisor for resume support in advance of the fair.) You are also encouraged to attend our Prepare for the Fair: Networking and LinkedIn events in the lead up to the fair (dates to come, see details on the mySuccess calendar).
4. Prepare your talking points. The representatives that you’ll be meeting with want to learn more about you! Think of an elevator pitch about yourself (short overview about your background, what you’re studying, and your career goals).
5. Have 2-3 questions ready. These could include questions about:
- The organization
- Workplace culture
- Current job openings
- What their application, interview, and hiring processes are like
- What education and experience can set you apart from other candidates
Have a pen and paper with you so you can jot down the representatives’ responses or new questions that you think of during the conversation.
6. Dress professionally. Wear business casual attire that you feel comfortable networking in (an example of this could be dress pants and a button-up or nice sweater). While we love Ravens gear, leave the sweats at home for this event. In addition to helping you get in the right mindset and boosting your confidence, this presents a polished image to the representatives. You want to put your best foot forward and be remembered in a positive and professional light.
7. Follow up after the event and keep the momentum going from your meetings. Connect with the representatives you met with on LinkedIn, apply to the jobs that are a good fit for you, and plan to touch base with the representatives within a week or two after the event to maintain the connection and follow up on your applications.