Get job fair ready and make meaningful connections with potential employers.
📅 Date: Friday, July 18, 2025
🕥 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Pacific Time)
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
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Whether you’re taking your first steps into the job market or returning after a career break, job fairs can be a valuable opportunity to meet employers, learn about job openings, and build professional connections. But walking into a job fair unprepared can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve designed this interactive Job Fair Preparation Workshop to help you feel confident and ready.
This free online session will guide you through practical strategies to:
Make a strong first impression
Communicate your skills and experience effectively
Prepare questions to ask employers
Follow up with new connections after the event
This workshop is open to Refugee Claimants, Open Work Permit Holders, Study Permit Holders, and Naturalized Citizens who are interested in gaining job search skills and becoming more confident in networking environments.
If you’ve ever wondered:
“What should I say when I meet a recruiter?”
“How do I talk about my experience if I’m new to Canada?”
“What should I bring or prepare before a job fair?”
This workshop is for you.
Delivered in English by experienced facilitators, this session will include real-world scenarios, mock interactions, and tips you can immediately put into practice. Even if you’ve never attended a job fair before, this session will break it down in a simple, supportive way.
Imagine walking into a job fair feeling confident about your introduction, ready with thoughtful questions, and equipped with strategies to make the most of your time. That’s what we’re here to help you achieve.
This workshop is proudly organized by the BC Newcomer Services Program (BCNSP), which supports temporary residents through settlement services tailored to their unique needs. Check how BCNSP helps newcomers navigate employment, education, and community life in British Columbia.
