Prepare for the Fair: Networking

The Virtual Winter Career Fair is coming up on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, and Career Services is here to help you prepare!

Knowing how to network with employers will help you make the most out of attending career fairs, whether you’re looking for part-time, full-time, summer or co-op jobs. Organize your networking questions and learn how to identify the skills, academic background and qualifications that employers are looking for.

At this workshop, you will:

• Discover the importance of networking in building connections
• Learn how to create your elevator pitch
• Learn how to articulate your skills and experiences
• Gain effective networking strategies that will help you stand out from the crowd
• Discover how to use networking as a tool to access the hidden job market
• Obtain tips on following up with employers after an event to help you develop long-lasting connections

Don’t miss this opportunity to optimize your networking skills!

If you have any questions, or require accommodations for a disability, please contact Career Services by emailing career@carleton.ca. Note: If you are a Sprott student, please contact the Business Career Management Centre (BCMC) for support with networking with employers.

For more information and to register for this session, visit the mySuccess Co-op and Careers Workshops and Events Calendar (log in to Carleton360 from the Current Students website).