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 enter the next phase in your career and transition to the workforce with confidence. Throughout the year, Employment Connections offers programs designed for you to explore your options, learn about different industries, network with experienced professionals, connect with companies and get hired.
Check out the tabs on this page for company information sessions, networking events, career fairs, job search strategies and more.
Alberta Municipal Affairs
January 14, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (Virtual)Level:
- Final Year Students (4th & 5th)
- Alumni 2023/2024
Faculty/Programs Target:
- BEng. Engineering & Management
- BA – Economics, Economics & Math, Economics and Computer Science, Labour Studies, Political Science, Social Science
- BSci. Mathematics & Statistics, Mathematical Science & Actuarial & Financial Mathematics
- Humanities: Justice, Political Philosophy and Law Program
- BCom. Accounting & Finance
Hong Kong Talent Engage
January 16, 5:30 p.m. ET to 6:30 p.m. (Gilmour Hall Room 110)Level:
- Open to students of all degrees, including Master’s students and alumni
About Hong Kong Talent Engage:
- Hong Kong Talent Engage (HKTE), a talent support unit under the Labour and Welfare Bureau of the HKSAR Government for non-Hong Kong-oriented talents who are interested in exploring career opportunities in Hong Kong.
Atlas Healthcare LLC
January 23, 5:30 p.m. ET to 6:30 p.m. (Virtual)Level of Student:
- Final Year Students (4th)
- Alumni
Faculty/Programs Target:
- Nursing
Atlas Healthcare provides full-time positions in hospitals throughout the USA at every level of experience. Join a team focused on high-quality healthcare in exciting positions across America, with outstanding opportunities for professional growth.
Every year, we work with companies 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 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.”
- End of September: Visit our events page to stay updated on when 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.
A free online program featuring tools and skills to enhance your job search
Job Search Essentials on Avenue to Learn | Complete at your own pace
Module topics include:
- Effective resume and cover letter writing
- Social media in your job search
- Networking and the hidden job market
- Interviews
- Negotiating job offers
- And more!
You can find this asynchronous program on OSCARplus > Student Success Centre > Events listed at the beginning of each month and registration remains open for each month.
After you register, allow one or two days for the Job Search Essentials Program to show up on your Avenue account. There are no marks or credits for this free program; it’s designed to help you gain confidence in your job searching skills at your own pace.
Our team of career and employment experts can help answer questions and point you in the right direction. How we can help:
- Career drop-ins
- Career counselling
- Job search coaching
- Alumni career services
- Career Access Professional Services (CAPS)
Career Conversations
These are a great opportunity to explore a new career pathway, expand your network and learn more about an organization or academic institution. Learn more about networking opportunities with professionals at Career Conversations.
More support designed to help you improve your job searching skills
Faculty-specific career support
Connect with your Faculty career office to access the individual supports and connect to networking events and programs developed for your faculty.
- DeGroote School of Business
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Sciences
- Faculty of Social Science
- Arts & Science and Health Sciences students, visit the Student Success Centre’s Job Search page for support.
Leverage LinkedIn
Staying connected is crucial for your professional development.
- Join the SSC Career and Employment group on LinkedIn to join the conversation.
- Join McMaster’s LinkedIn to expand your connections and find professional associations or groups relevant to your job search focus area.
- Leverage LinkedIn Learning (free for McMaster students, alumni, staff) to develop demand skills, earn certificates to showcase your learning, assess your skills and explore career guides.
- Want to learn more about setting up your LinkedIn profile or how to use it effectively for your job search? Check out the guide offered by LinkedIn.
Student Success Centre offers LinkedIn Lab webinar through out the year. Register through OSCARplus > Student Success Centre > Events.
Need help with your LinkedIn profile?
Get tips and support on our Job Search page.
Apply for jobs on OSCARplus
Did you know that our careers and employment team connects directly with employers who want to hire McMaster students? Throughout the year, we post thousands of opportunities 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.
Practice your interview skills
Big Interview is a comprehensive interview practice tool that will help you build confidence and develop your interviewing skills. Choose from a large database of interview questions to create your own practice sets that fit with the opportunity, occupation or interview type you’re preparing for. Take advantage of Big Interview to prepare for work interviews, professional school interviews, clubs, volunteer opportunities and more.
Transition to Work
You may be wondering how to navigate what’s next, including workplace etiquette, professionalism, rights and responsibilities and more. We have resources and supports to help, including tips and guidance on accommodations and disclosure.
Start your full-time career with success – these short videos developed by McGill University offer tips on how to navigate the workplace with professionalism and effectiveness.
More alumni stories
Every journey after graduation is different. We contacted students one year after their graduation to find out what they’ve learned so far. Watch these short videos to find out what they had to share.
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.
MacConnect: MacConnect is 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.
Final-Year Students and New Alumni Webinars
Are you going into your final year? Or perhaps you recently graduated? Employment Connections will provide an overview of all the supports and services to help you connect to employers and jobs. Learn about on-campus recruitment events, best practices for finding work, and services and resources to help you land that job. Job Search Skills are life skills – take advantage of all that Mac offers to help you succeed.
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