Start your future career at UTM’s annual Get Hired Fair
This annual university fair gives students the chance to network, build their resume, and explore future career opportunities.
The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)’s annual Get Hired Fair is right around the corner, set to occur this Wednesday, September 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The drop-in event will take place in the Recreation, Athletics and Wellness Centre (RAWC), located next to the William G. Davis Building.
Open to all U of T students and recent graduates, the fair will feature multiple booths ranging from employers seeking potential hires to career coaches. It is a significant occasion for anybody interested in developing their future careers.
The Get Hired Fair will feature more than 50 employers. Recruiters at this year’s fair hail from several well-established businesses, such as TD Bank, Nestlé, Bell, and SOTI, just to name a few.
The fair gives students the opportunity to explore employment pathways from internships to full-time jobs, whether they’re a student building their resume or a graduate beginning their professional career. The event will also be a chance for those looking to improve their networking skills, as there will be several recruiters eager to answer questions and connect with students.
Additionally, before the event opens to the general student body, the fair will open from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. exclusively for students and alumni who face unique challenges in the job market, particularly those with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, the Black community, and Indigenous peoples, among others.
In preparation for the fair, the Career Centre will hold two workshops to assist students.
The first workshop will occur on September 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Student Services Hub Cove, located on the second floor of the Davis Building. Much like the fair, the workshop is a drop-in session that promises to help students learn how to network and benefit as much as possible from their fair experience.
This workshop will also share information about the fair, such as the employers attending, the types of opportunities available, and the recruiters that may be interested in someone from a particular academic background.
The second workshop, which will occur on September 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., will take place in the Student Services Hub Activity Room (DV 2220). Unlike the first workshop, the second workshop requires registration and has limited spaces, as it dives deeper into what exactly employers are looking for and how students can leave a good first impression.
This workshop will help students practice what they plan to say to recruiters at the fair, and the last thirty minutes will be dedicated to a Q&A session with UTM’s Industry Engagement Specialists that will allow students to gain further insights into their potential employers.
With multiple supportive workshops and an inclusive space for minority groups, the fair is not just a networking event, but a significant stepping stone for those aiming to build their careers. Whether you attend to obtain a job, gain career insights, or just network with others, the Get Hired Fair is sure to be a valuable investment in your future.
