Wondering how to get a job after you graduate? We can help with that
Final-year students and new grads, we’re here to help you confidently enter the next phase in your career and transition to the workforce. Throughout the year, our career and employment team offers programs and resources designed to explore your options, learn about different industries, network with experienced professionals, connect with companies and get hired.
Every year, we work with companies that are ready to hire McMaster students. This happens during the fall recruitment cycle, where they attend career fairs, hold company info sessions and post job openings. Check out the rough schedule of the typical recruitment cycle. We’re here to help you prepare and make the most of it.
- September to December: Company information sessions take place. Check OSCARplus (Student Success Centre > Events) for details and registration.
- September: Application periods for some positions start to close. However, there are more opportunities throughout the year, so check back often. Visit OSCARplus > Student Success Centre > Employment > Job Postings. Search for “final-year recruitment positions.” And make sure to check out our annual Fall Career Fair.
- October: Companies start interviewing candidates.
- November and December: Employers send offers to successful candidates.
Find support along the way by visiting the other tabs on this page.
Start here — follow us on LinkedIn
Our Student Success Centre LinkedIn page is a dedicated space for career and job search conversations, resources, tips and more.
Learn about and connect with companies that want to hire McMaster students like you
Companies that want to increase students’ awareness of their organization or hire McMaster students will often host information sessions. At these events, you get to learn about a company’s culture, values and opportunities. This information is valuable when you’re exploring your options and deciding whether to apply to a particular company.
Companies hosting information sessions in January 2026
- Alectra Utilities
- Amazon
- CINTAS
- Koch
- Procter & Gamble Inc.
- U+Communities (U+Toastmasters)
- Veeva Systems
- YWCA
Register for sessions on OSCARplus
Visit OSCARplus (under Student Success Centre > Events) to find and register for upcoming company information sessions.
- Learn how to prepare for company information sessions.
- Check out the Fairs and Events tab on this page for more opportunities to connect with company representatives and recruiters.
Make connections and network at our career fairs and events
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Job Postings
We post thousands of opportunities throughout the year on OSCARplus > Student Success Centre > Employment > Job Postings. You can even apply for jobs through OSCARplus. New jobs are posted all the time, so it’s a good idea to check often.
One-on-one Appointments
Our job search coaches can help. Book an appointment on OSCARplus > Student Success Centre > Appointments > Career Counselling and Job Search Coaching.
Weekly Webinars
Short, 30-minute sessions on essential job searching topics like resumes and cover letters, interview prep, networking and more. Browse and register on OSCARplus (under Student Success Centre > Events).
Job Search Essentials
A free, flexible offering on Avenue to Learn to complete at your own pace. Focus on finding your skills, improving your resume and cover letter, accessing the hidden job market, networking, interviewing, negotiating job offers and more. Registration is posted on OSCARplus (under Student Success Centre > Events) at the start of every month.
Big Interview
A comprehensive interview practice tool that will help you develop your interviewing skills based on your goals and industry of interest.
Career Access Professional Services (CAPS)
Services for students and alumni (up to five years after graduation) who identify as a person with a disability or someone who has been forcibly displaced. Our goal is to help you overcome employment barriers.
Career Conversations
Connect with professionals to learn from their experiences. Explore a new career pathway, expand your network and learn more about an industry or field. Request on OSCARplus (under Student Success Centre > Career Conversations).
MacConnect
A database of McMaster alumni who are interested in helping members of the McMaster community succeed. Explore alumni profiles and easily set up an informational interview.
Support from your Faculty
Connect with your Faculty career office to access individual support and network at events and programs developed for your Faculty.
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.
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