Fall Career Fair

Graduating soon? 

Looking for an Internship, Co-op or volunteer experience? 

Wanting to learn more about the labour market and network with some great organizations?

Employers & Organizations Scheduled to Attend:

Employers

  • Doane Grant Thornton
  • Canadian Food Inspection Agency
  • Blue Mountain Resort
  • Nova Scotia Health
  • Canadian Armed Forces
  • Clearwater Seafood LP
  • IG Wealth Management
  • RBC Royal Bank of Canada
  • Enterprise Mobility
  • Fuel 4 the Future
  • NSLC
  • Province of Nova Scotia – Public Service Commission
  • Carecor Health Services Ltd.
  • Keltic Lodge at The Highlands & Cape Breton Highlands Links
  • The Algonquin Resort
  • Nova Scotia Department of Justice
  • Dillon Consulting
  • L’Arche Cape Breton
  • Cabot Cape Breton
  • Autism Nova Scotia

Service Providers & Volunteer Agencies

  • Cape Breton Partnership
  • Service Canada
  • Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills & Immigration
  • YMCA of Cape Breton – NS Works

Career Fair Tips:

Before the Fair:

  • Attend a workshop to help you polish your resume and prepare for a career fair (register via mycareer.cbu.ca)
  • Ensure you have enough copies of your resume and that it is impeccable
  • Think about your job and/or career goals and target which employers you want to meet
  • Prepare an elevator pitch:
    • Introduce yourself
    • Mention your program of study
    • Describe the type of work being sought (summer, internship, co-op, full-time)
    • End by outlining what you can do for them (past experiences/education and other relevant information)
    • Think about your job and/or career goals and specifically target which employers you want to meet

During the Fair:

  • Present yourself as you would for an interview, dress for the job
  • Be polite and wait your turn to speak, employers will notice this
  • Thank the employer for their time
  • Document which employers you spoke with and make note of any feedback and/or follow-up instructions

After the Fair:

  • If you are directed to submit an application/resume online, do so as soon as possible