Make connections and network at our career fairs and events

We host various fairs featuring companies and organizations that want to work with our talented students and recent grads.

Support curated by our career counselling and job search experts

Did you know you have access to career support for 5 years after graduation?

It’s true. Through Alumni Career Services, provided by our careers team and the McMaster Alumni Association, you have access to career counselling and advising for up to 5 years after you graduate. Meet with an alumni career counsellor to support your career exploration, planning and goals.

Learn from alumni career stories

Read blogs and stories about McMaster alumni and how they’ve shaped their career paths after graduation.

Visit the Who’s Hiring page on Connect to Careers website to locate employers booths on a map and stay up-to-date.

Shuttle Bus Schedule

Shuttle buses will leave from McMaster and Mohawk campuses hourly.

Bus #1: McMaster University Shuttle

McMaster University campus map

• Bus pickups at McMaster University (1280 Main St. W) will be on Forsyth Ave., beside Ivor Wynne Centre (IWC). Look for the yellow school bus and shuttle bus staff.
• The first pickup is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.
• Pickups will run every hour: 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, Break, 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm
• Students will be driven to the Hamilton Convention Centre.
• Returns trips will run: 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, break 12:45pm, 1:45pm, 2:45 pm.
• The final return trip from the Hamilton Convention Centre will take place at 3:15 p.m.

Bus #2: Mohawk College Shuttle

Mohawk College campus map

• Bus pickups at Mohawk College (135 Fennell Avenue West) will be located at the H-Wing entrance outside of the Library/Collaboratory on Fennell Ave.
• The first pickup is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.
• Pickups will run every hour: 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, Break, 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm
• Students will be driven to the Hamilton Convention Centre.
• Returns trips will run: 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, break 12:45pm, 1:45pm, 2:45 pm.
• The final return trip from the Hamilton Convention Centre will take place at 3:15 p.m.

HSR (Hamilton Street Railway)

• Navigating local transit visit hamilton.ca/home-neighbourhood/hsr
• Accessible Transportation Services (ATS). Learn more about specialized transit options for people with disabilities and mobility challenges.

Driving to the Fair

• From Main St. W, turn left on Summers Ln. (Note: If you’ve passed James St. N, you’ve gone too far)
• Hamilton Convention Centre and parking lot are located on Summers Ln.

Map directions to Hamilton Convention Centre

Municipal parking map

All job seekers must register in advance to attend the fair.

Please bring your student or alumni ID card from your school. Admission is free for students/alumni from a degree/diploma program at McMaster University, Redeemer University and Mohawk College.

Members of the public are welcome at the fair from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and are not required to bring a piece of ID.

Student Success Centre Tip Sheets

Connect to Careers Advice

Preparing for the Community Engagement and Volunteer Fair

The Community Engagement and Volunteer Fair is a great opportunity to connect with local organizations, explore causes you care about, and find meaningful ways to get involved.

Many organizations attending are actively looking for volunteers and may be collecting names and contact information from interested students—so make a strong first impression!

Not sure what to ask a representative? Here are some ideas

General

• What do you wish more students would know about your program or the application process?
• Can I follow up with you if I have more questions? What is the best way to reach you?
• Are there any information sessions I should be aware of?

Grades

• What advice can you give to students who are concerned with their GPA?
• Besides my GPA, what else can I do to prepare a strong application?
• Sometimes students experience a term of low marks for various reasons.  Is there an area on your application that provides a space to explain extraordinary circumstances?
• How do I know if my courses meet a prerequisite requirement?
• How do you calculate the GPA?  Is there a minimum GPA versus the reality of those accepted?
• Will the spring/summer course grades be counted towards my admission average calculation?
• How are second degrees or courses taken as a continuing student considered?
• When I drop a course and/or withdrawn and/or cancelled, how is this considered?

General Application

• What are some tips you have for selecting references?
• At what stage do references become part of the selection process?  How important is a strong reference?
• What if I don’t have an academic reference?
• Does my academic reference need to be from a subject area that aligns with my grad application?
• How are my extracurricular and volunteer experiences considered in my application?
• Do you accept applications after the deadline?

Diversity Recruitment

• Do you have any access strategies that students might want to know?
• What are your diversity recruitment streams?  Can you share the advantages (or disadvantages) of applying through a particular stream?
• Do you have resources (e.g., webinars, peer conversations) to assist me with my application process?

Internationally-focused Programs

• For professional programs abroad, what are some advice you’d give to students who want to return to Canada? What due diligence should be done?

Employment Opportunities

• What is the employment outlook for graduates from this program?
• What kinds of career pathways do your grads end up pursuing?
• Are there career services available?

Program Specific

• What are some of your most popular programs?
• How is the program structured (classes, projects, research, etc.?)
• What is unique about the way the program is run compared to similar programs at other schools?
• Does your program meet the requirements of the regulatory or licensing body (for regulated professional programs)?
• Is there an opportunity for co-ops, placements, or internships as part of this program? What supports are offered to help students gain practical experience?
• Do you have multiple start dates for program(s)?
• Do you have any tips or advice for applicants?

Are you unsure about your options or suitability for career paths?

• We have career counsellors that can help you navigate the career planning process.
• Check OSCARplus for events, company recruitment sessions, workshops and job and volunteer postings to support your professional development.

One-on-one appointments

Do you want help with your further education decisions? Do you need help exploring program options and preparing applications? SSC’s Career Development Professionals provide 1-1 appointments to help you with your career and educational goals. Book an appointment on OSCARplus > Student Success Centre > Appointments > Career Counselling & Job Search Coaching. 

Have just a few quick questions?

Our career drop-ins can provide answers to most simple further education questions. Drop-in chats: Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in person (Gilmour Hall 110).​​​​​

Further education support 

Researching and applying for programs can be a lot to deal with — but you’re not in it alone. We offer workshops, one-on-one appointments and resources to help you with research, planning and program applications. Further Education | Student Success Centre | McMaster University 

Visit our tips and resources page and filter by Further Education for a complete list of helpful resources. Student Success Centre > Tips and Resources