Ottawa Grad Career Fair
June 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location:See registration link or mySuccess for location details.Cost:FreeWho this is for: Recent graduates and early career alumni
What you will get out of it: Network and connect directly with 30+ employers
With diploma in hand, the next step for many graduating students is to find work in their field of study. If this is you, we have a brand new, exciting opportunity!
The Ottawa Grad Career Fair will connect you with employers who are ready to hire. Launched in partnership with Algonquin College, the University of Ottawa, and La Cité, this career fair is a great opportunity to kickstart your career. Employers from a variety of industries will be on site and seeking applicants for positions in diverse fields. Members of Carleton’s Career Services team will also be there to provide advice, review resumes, and answer questions.
This event is timed to coincide with convocation ceremonies for all four schools, so be sure to stick around for this great opportunity.
Register for the Ottawa Grad Career Fair!
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
How to Prepare
1. Register. Register for the Career Fair on Eventbrite.
2. Reflect on your interests: Think about the types of industries and jobs you are interested in and who you may want to speak with at the fair.
3. Get your resume ready. Employers may be accepting resumes at the fair. If you need assistance with your resume prior to the fair, please book a resume review appointment with Career Services by emailing career@carleton.ca or stop by during drop-in hours at 401 Tory (Monday-Friday, 1-4pm). Current co-op students may see their Co-op Student Advisor for resume support.
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 and dress for success! Wear business casual attire or something you feel comfortable networking in. In addition to helping you get in the right mindset and boosting your confidence, this presents a polished image to the representative(s).
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.
If you have any questions about this event, or require accommodations for a disability to take part, please email career@carleton.ca.