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Natural Resources
Canada is present at many career/job fairs across the country throughout
the year. Our departmental representatives are available to answer your
questions about career interests or the various recruitment programs we
offer.
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Natural
Resources Canada (NRCan) attends job and career fairs to promote career
opportunities and positions available within our department. Our goal
is to promote NRCan and the federal Public Service as a workplace of choice.
Career and job fairs are excellent opportunities for you to meet departmental
representatives to obtain information about NRCan and to learn about the
work done in the department.
Job Fairs vs.
Career Fairs
There is a distinct difference between a "Job Fair" and a "Career
Fair."
A career fair is an
event where NRCan will participate to attract candidates to pursue a career
in the federal Public Service, particularly NRCan, over the private and
other public sectors.
A job fair is an
event where NRCan will participate to collect the CV's of qualified candidates
to staff specific current vacancies in the organization.
Prior to attending,
it is important to determine what kind of fair is underway in order to
tailor your preparation accordingly.
Tips
- Research participating
organizations. Find out as much as you can regarding their operations
and goals before the day of the event. Knowledge allows you to pose
intelligent questions and demonstrate your interest in the organization.
- View the event
as a forum for professional development. Be outgoing and friendly. Be
prepared to smile, shake hands firmly, and make eye contact with representatives.
Be polite at all times. Remember, the person you meet in the parking
lot, hallway or restroom may be the organization's representative you
will see later.
- Do not assume
an organization does not have opportunities in your field. All organizations
need the skills of a variety of academic majors to operate.
- Dress appropriately.
Your dress should be neat, clean and professional.
- Learn to sell
yourself. Speak slowly and confidently. Know your skills, qualifications
and interests. Be prepared to answer basic questions about your degree,
career aspirations, and preferred job location.
- Network effectively.
Careers fairs are a great opportunity to meet fellow colleagues, exchange
information and leads, and chat with members of professional organizations.
- Take notes. Jot
down brief notes as you leave each booth. Record your impressions and
items needing follow up.
- Budget your time
wisely. Don't monopolize representatives. Should conversations become
lengthy, ask for the opportunity to contact the representative at a
later date.
- Visit kiosks
by yourself, not with a group of friends.
- When attending
a job fair, you should update your resume and ensure that it does not
contain errors. Bring several copies of your resume to distribute to
potential employers. Be ready to discuss your qualifications for specific
jobs.
- Don't be afraid
to discuss your career preferences with representatives of organizations.
This will not limit your opportunities, rather, it will allow the representative
to provide you with more specific information on reaching your goal.
Questions to
Ask Representatives
- What types of career
opportunities does your organization/department offer?
- What kinds of positions
do you offer to someone with my education?
- Do you have co-op,
internship or summer job opportunities for someone in my field of study?
- What types of positions
do you have trouble filling? Why?
- What are the main
skills or characteristics that you look for in an employee?
- Do you offer developmental
programs to employees?
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