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Take the next step on your career journey!

Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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 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.

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

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 book an appointment with a Career Specialist to develop your strategy.

Prep Workshop

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.

In Person Burnaby
Sept. 19, 2024 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Register Here

Virtual MS Teams
Sept. 26, 2024 | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Register Here

DTC 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. 24, 2024 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Sept. 24, 2024 | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Registration Optional

Drop-In Prep Support

In Person 15-minute Career Fair Prep Sessions

Schedule a quick 15-minute drop-in session before the fair with a Career Specialist at the BCIT Burnaby campus and get any last-minute questions answered.

In Person Burnaby Campus
Sept. 27, 2024 | 2:00 pm – 4:00 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 online through Microsoft Teams and get any last-minute questions answered.

Virtual MS Teams
Sept. 27, 2024 | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Register Here

Online Self-Paced Course

How to prepare for a BCITSA Career Fair

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

Course Link

E-Learning Self-Paced Cover Letter Workshop

September 23 – 30, 2024

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.

Register Here

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 above 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

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

 

Personal Pitch

 

Engaging in the Conversations

 

Closing Conversations

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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