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
