Prepare for the Fair: Practicing Your Networking Skills and Techniques

The Fall Career & Networking Fair is coming up on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, and Carleton’s Career Services is here to help you prepare!

Knowing how to network with employers will help you make the most out of attending a career and networking fair, whether you’re looking for part-time, full-time or co-op jobs. Organize your networking questions and learn how to identify from employers which skills, academic background and qualifications they 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 utilize 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 via email. 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).