Are there any JOB FAIRS in your future?
Are there any Job Fairs in your future? A new year is just around the corner and with it, maybe a new job, a new career, maybe a new future. One place to start looking for something new and exciting is at a job fair.
You can learn about potential careers, new companies, prospective employers. It is a great place to network, not only with other students and job-seekers, but with possible employers. Shake hands, talk, get to know a bit about them, take the opportunity to make contacts–and take a step toward that job you've been looking for.
Take advantage of any special attractions such as free resume critiques, speakers, free seminars, or career/job posting zones.
Some tips for the fair from Hire Canada:
- be prepared for possible interviews–have answers ready to common questions, such as type of position you are looking for
- prepare questions you want answered
- get familiar with the layout of the job fair by visiting the event website
- find out what companies will be there and research those you are interested in
- make a checklist of any relevant seminars offered
- dress professionally, as if going for an interview
- wear comfortable shoes
- bring resumes and business cards to hand out to selected employers and ask for theirs if/when appropriate
- keep conversations with exhibitors brief–don't hoard their time
- don't grab all the pens or bags at booths–this only reduces your appeal to potential employers
Some upcoming Job Fairs:
Thursday, January 5, 2012, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
North York Civic Centre (Member's Lounge–Lower Level), 5100 Yonge Street
Wednesday, January 25, 2012, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, 255 Front Street West
Napp Canada Job Fair & Training Fair, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, International Centre, Mississauga, 6900 Airport Road
Wednesday, March 28, 2012, Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street
Thursday, March 22, 2012, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pearson Convention Centre, 2638 Steeles Avenue East
The National Job Fair & Training Expo
Wednesday-Thursday, April 4 – 5, 2012, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, 255 Front Street West
2 thoughts on “Are there any JOB FAIRS in your future?”
I feel this career fair should have been listed as well, even though this is geared for people with a disability. I know it’s hard enough for the Disabled finding jobs, but when a PR opportunity is out there to assist them finding the jobs out there, the job and career fairs should be listed.
Career Fair for People with a Disability: http://www.joininfo.ca/page/events/careerfair
Hi, “I’m Disabled too!”
There are numerous job and career fairs happening, some geared to certain jobs or people, some more general.
Thank you for your comments and for sharing this website.
Linda