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Jobs for U! Hiring Fair (TIME SLOT 2: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM)

Mar 7, 2024 11:30 AM to 01:00 PM
Birch Cafeteria

Registration Deadline: Mar 7, 2024 01:00 PM



Students will be divided into groups and attend the Hiring Fair only during their allocated timeslot. This registration is for time slot #2 (11:30 AM to 1:00 PM). 

IMPORTANT!

  • Registration is mandatory to attend the Hiring Fair on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Students must select only one 90-minute time slot from the available slots on Career Hub. 
  • Registered students can only attend the event during the allocated time slot listed on the ticket. Arrive 10 minutes before the entry time listed on your ticket to allow time to check in and visit all booths.
If you are unable to attend the event, please cancel in advance! You may be restricted from attending subsequent CDC events for the remainder of the spring 2024 term.

Jobs, jobs, jobs! Has that been on your mind lately or will be soon? Being a student is hard. We know you're busy and might need a job.

Instead of scouring the internet and job boards, the Jobs for U! Hiring Fair conveniently has available to you companies with human representatives from all different industries you can actually talk to. Please check back at the end of January for the list of the participating companies. 

Attending the Fair is an excellent opportunity to conveniently meet and speak with various employers and organizational representatives to gain valuable insights into different industries and career paths.

Like you, your career will evolve and transform over time throughout your life. Therefore, the more resources, opportunities and knowledge you can gain to discover your path or explore your chosen interests, the better. Attending the Fair will also help you grow your professional network and obtain expert advice from those in their chosen fields.

Sponsor of the Event - Northeastern University!



Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global R1 research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.? ?
Northeastern's network includes 13 campuses worldwide, 300,000+ alumni, and 3,500+ employer partners. Northeastern's Vancouver campus offers graduate programs in analytics, computer science, data analytics engineering, digital media, information design & data visualization, and information systems. Visit vancouver.northeastern.edu to learn more.

Participating companies: 
  • BlueShore Financial
  • Parq Vancouver
  • Pedalheads
  • West Vancouver Police Department
  • The Key
  • IATSE Local 891
  • Vision2Reality Foundation
  • PNE
  • Justice Canada
  • Paladin Security
  • CIBC
  • Youth Challenge International
  • Olive Grove Childcare Ltd.
  • Tomko Sports Systems
  • Capilano University
  • United Way
  • Northern Health
  • Community Living Society
  • District of Squamish
Employer Booklet

In the meantime, below you will find some quick tips to help you navigate the Fair and take advantage of its many benefits.

Prior to the Fair
What to Bring
  • Enough copies of your resumes (tailored is best!)
  • Business cards
  • Pen and paper to take notes after the Fair
  • Portfolio to carry your resumes and business cards
Be Prepared
  • Research companies attending the Fair
  • Develop a brief introduction which includes your name, interests, education, previous experience, skills and why you are interested in their company. For example:

"Hi, I'm Sal Chong. I'm a 4th year BBA student and I'm very interested in a career in management consulting. I've been a Youth
Champion for ICBC's Road Safety Program, and I have a lot of extracurricular leadership experience. I'm wondering if my background
might be relevant to a career with your firm?"

  • Appropriate attire according to industry and your career objective
  • Be ready to answer common interview questions
  • Prepare questions for company representatives ahead of time. livecareer.com offers the following suggestions for questions that grab the recruiters' attention:
  1. What is the work culture like?
  2. What are the characteristics of your most successful student hires?
  3. Are there specific career tracks within your organization?
  4. I'm very interested in (relevant skill).  I've had (relevant experience).  Would it be better to apply for a job in (department x) or (department y)?
  5. What can a typical employee (for the position I am seeking) expect to be doing in 2, 5 or 10 years.
At the Fair
Do
  • Check-in at the registration table
  • Turn off all electronic devices
  • Wait patiently to speak to company representatives
  • Approach employers with confidence, a positive attitude, engaging introduction and questions
  • Be friendly and conversational while still being professional
  • Thank the representative for their time, ask them for a business card and establish the preferred method of follow up
Don't
  • Ask questions that can be easily answered via a quick search on the Internet; especially, "so, what does [said company] do?" AVOID, AVOID, AVOID
  • Discuss sensitive subjects such as religion and politics
  • Monopolize the representative's time
  • Interrupt representatives in conversation with others
  • Speak negatively or complain about anything
 
After the Fair
  • Take notes after you've spoken to the representatives to capture information about the organization or individual you spoke with.
  • Follow-up with the representatives you connected with! Send thank you notes, emails or LinkedIn requests or any other piece of information you promised to send. A hand-written note or card is a nice touch.