Are there any student registration fees?
What should I do before I attend a career fair?
What should I bring with me?
How do I get there?
I have a hearing impairment. Is there a visual language interpreter available to assist me during the fair?
What should I wear?
What if the Employer will not accept a resume at the Fair?
What should I do after the career fair?

Are there any student registration fees?

No.  This event is free to students and alumni from Nova Scotian universities. The only requirement is that you present your student ID to enter.

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What should I do before I attend a career fair?

Research the organizations before you go.

• Search the website and make a list of exhibitors. Prioritize and search the websites of organizations with whose representative(s) you wish to meet.
• Search your on-campus job postings to find out if they have advertised and what types of positions they have available.
• Attend on-campus employer information sessions and gather company literature, brochures, business cards, and contact names. Check your campus career and employment centre for details.

Prepare a list of questions for those organizations that interest you.

Questions such as: what are the main skills or competencies you look for? Can you describe a typical day? Avoid initial questions about salary and benefits.

Prepare a current resume

Although you may be directed to a website for application, there are employers who will take a paper-based application. Check with your campus career or employment centre to find out what programs or resources are available to help you.

Prepare a brief introduction .

Be ready to state your name, program, area of interest and reason for attending the fair. Start with the exhibitors nearer the bottom of your list so you will have a chance to overcome any nervousness before you approach your top choices. The more recruiters you speak with, the more skilled you will become at these first introductions.

Take a “Prepare for the Career Fair” workshop.

Being confident and prepared will make the event that much more successful for you. Each partner university hosts a pre-workshop giving you a greater in-depth knowledge about the event. Check the workshop section for a schedule or take the on-line workshop.

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What should I bring with me?

• Your current or expired student ID (required for entrance)
• A folder/binder to carry your resumes
• Notebook to gather notes about the exhibitor after you leave a booth
• Pen
• Business cards (optional)
• Up-to-date resume

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How do I get there?

The event is held at the Cunard Centre (961 Marginal Road, Halifax).  Free bus transportation is available for students from each of the partner universities.

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I am hearing impaired. Is there a visual language interpreter available to assist me during the fair?

Yes; a visual language interpreter is on-site throughout the day to assist you if you need support during the event. Inform us via email at info@halifaxcareerfairs.com at least three days in advance with your details and arrival time and we will make the necessary arrangements at no cost to you.

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What should I wear?

Halifax Career Fair is a professional event.  Dress appropriate to your desired career path.  To present yourself as a professional here are some tips:

• Shirt or jacket with collar
• Neat and well groomed
• Reduce distractions by limiting perfumes, body piercings and jewelry

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What if the Employer will not accept a resume at the Fair?

• Ask the employer for their business card.
• Ask what steps you should take to apply for a position and take notes.
• Ask to whom the application should be addressed.

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What should I do after the career fair?

• Check your notes that you made on each employer that you visited and follow up with those that you said that you would by writing or calling.
• Send a thank you note immediately (do this as soon as possible ie. within 24 hours).
• If you were asked to follow up by sending a cover letter and resume to the employer mention that you spoke with them during fair and refer to the date and location. Mention any unique or interesting points that were discussed so that the employer will remember you.
• Create a record of your contact and follow-up with the organizations including the dates of your letters or calls, and copies of all applications that you sent.