Connect to Careers Job Fair (March 3)

• Did you know that 85% of jobs are filled through networking? At Connect to Careers, you’ll make connections with potential employers and explore your options.
• You’ll discover exciting opportunities — from summer, part-time and full-time positions to internships and co-ops — by visiting different employer booths on the virtual fair platform.
• You’ll learn about job requirements, industry trends and industry growth. This information will help you prepare for interviews and write applications that will impress employers.
• Apply for jobs! You can even ask the representatives about the hiring process and the skills they want in an ideal candidate.
• Set yourself apart from other job seekers by sharing your resume and experience through one-on-one chats in a comfortable virtual environment.
• Drop in and participate any time between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

• Understanding Your Pay Check (9:00 a.m.)
• Accessing Global Talent: Work Permit Programs and Hiring International Students (10:00 a.m.)
• Invest in Hamilton (11:00 a.m.)
• Employment Opportunities in Hamilton (12:00 p.m.)
• Equity and Inclusion in the Workforce (1:00 p.m.)
• On-demand videos: How to Take LinkedIn Photos with Your Smartphone, Transform Your Resume with Word

Note: No separate registration is necessary to attend these sessions. Simply go to the auditorium in the virtual platform at the time of the session you want to attend. Remember, the fair will take place on the Connect to Careers virtual platform on March 3.

Visit the Connect to Careers website for the most up-to-date list of participating employers.

Notice for global opportunities

To limit the spread of COVID-19, the Government of Canada is advising that you avoid all non-essential travel outside of Canada until further notice. Given McMaster’s current position on international travel, we recommend that you focus only on local job opportunities. To learn about alternative ways to gain global experience, contact Francesca Hernandez Weinerth, SSC global experience coordinator, at hernaf2@mcmaster.ca.

Attend a prep workshop or drop-in

• Prepare for Success at Connect to Careers (recording available)
• Virtual Drop-ins: Connect to Careers Prep (February 25)
• Career Fair Preparation: Diversity (February 25)
• Prepare for Success at Connect to Carers (February 26)

Check out these resources

• Prepare for Success at Connect to Careers (webinar recording)
• Job Search (web page)
• Career Planning Notebook (PDF)
• Resume Tips (PDF)
• Digital Skills Series: Transform Your Resume with Word (video)
• Top 10 LinkedIn Tips (PDF)
• A New Path to Employment for Neurodiverse Students: Specialisterne Canada (video)