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We are excited to host this industry-focused Career Fair!

Tuesday, October 3, 2023,
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
BCIT Downtown Campus

Make the most of the opportunity to meet one-to-one with hiring managers and industry professionals. These events are a great chance to get to know local employers, find out what jobs they are currently hiring BCIT students and grads for, and gain industry insights on the hiring process and employer needs.

Develop your strategy and impress your future employers by attending our Prep Resources, reviewing our Quick Tips and Resources Section, or booking an appointment with a Career Specialist.

This is a free event open to BCIT students and alumni.

Quick Tips to Prepare

Put your best foot forward at this hiring 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 Hiring 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

Preparation Resources

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.

Prep Workshop

How to prepare for BCITSA Hiring Fairs

Attend an interactive session where best practices will be shared on how to prepare for career fairs. Learn how to impress employers, stand out and land a job at a BCITSA Hiring Fair.

In Person Downtown | Sept. 18, 2023 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Register Here

In Person Burnaby | Sept. 27, 2023 | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Register Here

Virtual (MS Teams) | Sept. 28, 2023 | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Register Here

Drop-In Prep Support

Virtual (MS-Teams) 15-minute Hiring 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.

Sept. 29, 2023 | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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Resume Clinic

Drop-in Support (15-20 min)

Drop by the Downtown Campus 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.

Sept. 25, 2023 | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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Online Self-Paced Course

How to prepare for career fairs

Attend an interactive session where best practices will be shared on how to prepare for career fairs. Learn how to impress employers, stand out and land a job at BCITSA’s Career Fair.

Workshop Link

Online Self-Paced Resume Workshop

September 25 until October 9, 2023

Through step-by-step guidelines on how to build a customized resume, learn to tailor your resume for specific job postings. You will also understand what makes a visually appealing format and how to develop attention-grabbing content.

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Networking Tips

Learn Valuable networking skills to help you succeed at the BCITSA 2023 Hiring Fair.
 

Personal Pitch

 

Engaging in the Converstaion

 

Closing Converstations

Are Ready to Register Yet?

Registering early allows you to get the most out of the BCITSA Career Fairs and really stand out to potential employers!

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