Co-op and Career Services Events Calendar

Jun 13, 2025 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Registration Deadline: Jun 13, 2025 04:00 PM

Ottawa Grad Career Fair
Date: Friday, June 13, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (In person)
Location: Nepean Sportsplex, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue (parking is free)

Your degree is just the beginning - now it's time to make connections that will shape your future!

Hosted by Algonquin College, Carleton University, La Cit�, and the University of Ottawa, the Ottawa Grad Career Fair is more than just a job fair - it's a chance for students graduating in June and early-career alumni to start building relationships, exploring career paths, and gaining insights from industry professionals.

Employers from a variety of industries will be on site at the Nepean Sportsplex to network and recruit for a range of positions. Members of Carleton's Career Services team will be on site the day of the event to provide guidance and answer questions.

This event is timed to coincide with Convocation ceremonies for all four schools, so be sure to stick around to take advantage of this opportunity!

If you have any questions about this event or require accommodations for a disability to attend, please email careerfair@carleton.ca.

How to Register

What to Expect

Networking opportunities and initiating conversation with employers
Listening to employers either one-on-one or in a group setting
High-traffic expo venue
Exposure to constant verbal noise
Ability to circulate fair venue at own pace
Bring your Campus Card/student number with you to the fair for check-in.

How to Prepare

1. Do your research. Once the employer lists are out, review the list of attending employers, and create a list of organizations you are interested in learning more about and speaking with at the fair.

2. Get resume- and networking-ready. Many employers will encourage students to apply to employment opportunities through their organizations' job portals. You can visit Career Services from Monday to Friday to have your resume reviewed by booking an appointment or stopping by during drop-in hours (1-4pm) at 401 Tory.

3. Prepare your talking points. The representatives that you'll be meeting with want to learn more about you! Think of an elevator pitch about yourself (short overview about your background, what you're studying, and your career goals).

4. Have 2-3 questions ready. These could include questions about:

The organization
Workplace culture
Current job openings
What their application, interview, and hiring processes are like
What education and experience can set you apart from other candidates

Have a pen and paper with you so you can jot down the representatives' responses or new questions that you think of during the conversation.

5. Dress professionally. Wear business casual attire that you feel comfortable networking in (an example of this could be dress pants and a button-up or nice sweater). While we love Ravens gear, leave the sweats at home for this event. In addition to helping you get in the right mindset and boosting your confidence, this presents a polished image to the representatives. You want to put your best foot forward and be remembered in a positive and professional light.

6. Make sure you know where you're going. This event will take place at the Nepean Sportsplex. There is free parking available and the centre is accesssible via transit.

7. Follow up after the event and keep the momentum going from your meetings. Connect with the representatives you met with on LinkedIn, apply to the jobs that are a good fit for you, and plan to touch base with the representatives within a week or two after the event to maintain the connection and follow up on your applications.

Please note, before you register you must be signed into the Carleton University Single Sign On (SSO) to access the link externally.

Please note: Career Services strives to provide a safe and welcoming environment focused on creating professional connections between students and potential employers. To maintain this environment, and provide quality service to the Carleton community, we reserve the right to decline attendance and service, or cease communication with individuals or groups who engage in inappropriate or disruptive communications or behaviours.