Co-op and Career Services Events Calendar
Prepare for the Fair: Preparing for Interviews
Oct 8, 2025 10:00 AM
to
12:00 PM
Online
Registration Deadline: Oct 8, 2025 08:00 AM
When: Wednesday, October 8, 10am-12pm
Who this is for: Carleton University students and alumni
What you will get out of it: Learn skills and strategies to help you prepare for upcoming interviews and connect with professionals through the use of informational interviews.
Location: Online via Zoom
Prepare for the Fall Career & Networking Fair on October 15 by exploring two main concepts that can contribute to your career success: Preparing for job interviews and connecting with professionals using informational interviews.
In the lead up to the fair, discover interview strategies that will assist you in pursuing full-time, part-time, and co-op roles, or post-graduation jobs. During the workshop, you will learn about:
Job Interviews:
- Purpose of an interview
- Interview questions and formats
- Interview preparation strategies
- Things to remember during an interview
- Interview follow-up
Informational Interviews:
- Informational interviews as a networking tool (and how they differ from regular interviews)
- Types of questions to ask during an informational interview
- Approaching professionals and setting up an informational interview
What to Expect
This workshop will consist of PowerPoint slides (visible via a shared screen), instructional videos, interactive polls and discussion questions, and electronic handouts that will be shared via the Zoom chat feature.
How to Prepare
- Ensure your Zoom account is up to date, your electronic device is charged, and your internet connection is reliable.
- Register for the Fall Career & Networking Fair on October 15 and other Prepare for the Fair events.
- Research the employers you would like to speak to at the Fall Career & Networking Fair.
How to Attend
Register for this session on this mySuccess event post. On October 8, registered participants will receive a Zoom link two hours before the workshop begins. The link will only allow one sign-in attempt per device.
If you require accommodations for a disability to attend this virtual event, please contact Career Services at career@carleton.ca.
Note: If you are a Sprott student, please contact the Sprott Undergraduate Career Services office for support relating to interview preparation and strategies.
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.