BCITSA Tech Career Fair Fall 2025
IN-PERSON
BCIT Downtown
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
This is a free event open to BCIT students and alumni!
Take the next step on your career journey!
Make the most of the opportunity to meet one-to-one with hiring managers and industry professionals and gain industry insights on the hiring process and employer needs.
It’s a great way to:
- gather insider tips to boost your job search.
- grow your network of industry contacts.
- build confidence in a setting made for conversation & asking questions.
Be there — experience what’s possible!
Develop your strategy and impress your future employers by attending our Prep Workshops, reviewing our Quick Tips and Resources Section, or booking an appointment with a Career Specialist.
LIST OF EMPLOYERS:
Metro Vancouver Regional District
Public Services Commission of Canada
Career Fair Job Opportunities: Employer & Job List – Tech Career Fair
GET PREPARED FOR THE TECH CAREER FAIR
Career Services can help you stand out and communicate your value to employers. Plan to impress employers by attending our Prep Workshops, reviewing our Resources, or booking an appointment with a Career Specialist to develop your strategy.
How to prepare for BCITSA’s Tech Career Fair:
Attend an interactive session where best practices will be shared on how to prepare for Tech Career Fair. Learn how to impress employers, stand out, and land a job at BCITSA’s Tech Career Fair.
REGISTER NOW for:
LINKEDIN – ONLINE SELF-PACED (E-Learning)
Wondering what LinkedIn is all about? Created a LinkedIn account but not quite sure how to use it?
This online workshop is designed to help you enhance your LinkedIn profile network and accelerate your job search. This workshop features 15 mini lessons complete with step-by-step LinkedIn guidelines and tutorial videos. Whether you are completely new to LinkedIn or looking to improve your LinkedIn presence for your job search, this workshop will help you become more confident tapping into the power of LinkedIn.
From September 8 until September 22, 2025 | Self-Paced | E-Learning Registration Link here
HEADSHOTS + LINKEDIN REVIEW (Burnaby Campus)
Schedule a quick Headshot with a professional photographer and have a 1-on-1 in person review of your LinkedIn profile.
September 17th, 2025 | Burnaby Campus | Headshots + LinkedIn Review | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Register Here
RESUME CLINIC (Downtown Campus)
Drop-In Support (15-20 min)
Drop by the Tech Collider (2nd Floor) with your resume in hand or register to save your spot and receive instant feedback and suggestions from one of our Career Specialists. After the clinic, we encourage you to book a one-to-one Career Development Appointment.
September 23rd, 2025 | Downtown Campus | Resume Clinic | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM &
1:30 PM – 3:30PM | Register Here (optional)
CAREER FAIR PREP WORKSHOP (Virtual)
1-hour Career Fair presentation
Learn how to stand out to employers at our Career Fairs by preparing for
October 2nd, 2025 | Virtual MS Teams | Career Fair Prep | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Register Here
DROP-IN PREP SUPPORT (Virtual – MS Teams)
15-minute Career Fair prep sessions
Schedule a quick 15-minute drop-in session before the Fair with a Career Specialist and get any last-minute questions answered.
October 6th, 2025 | Virtual | Career Fair Prep Drop-In | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Register Here
PREP RESOURCES
QUICK TIPS TO PREPARE
Put your best foot forward at this career fair by following our tips for a successful experience:
- Have a look at the list of employers below and research your target companies
- Determine your goals (which employers to talk to, what information to gather, what job positions to target, etc.)
- Create or review your personal pitch and how you want to introduce yourself
- Prepare a few questions to ask your target employers
- Prepare your answers for the potential questions that employers might ask you
- Tailor resumes for specific positions being recruited for
- Book an appointment with a Career Specialist to go over your career fair strategy
- Get familiar with what employers are expecting at the event and how to understand their perspective
- Make sure you know what to do after the event
NETWORKING TIPS VIDEOS
Watch these videos below to help you prepare making conversations and connecting with people.
* Some videos talk about Virtual Career Fair Tips, but the content is still relevant for in person events*
Engaging in the Conversation: https://youtu.be/CuNcfIi1h4U
Closing Conversation: https://youtu.be/LWEFKLgu-18