TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2009
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
LOCATION: RAWC (gym)

NOTE: Valid UofT TCard required for entry.

Open to current University of Toronto students and recent graduates from the past two years.

Confirmed 2009 Participants (as of October 23)

Want to learn more about the organizations coming to the fair?

Stay tuned for the fair guide, which contains descriptions of all the organizations as well as what positions they're hiring for.

Below is the list of participants, including which organizations have opportunities for graduate students (Masters or PhD level), and those collecting resumes. ** Please note that while some companies will be collecting hardcopies of your resume, others may actually mean that they are "collecting" your resume via e-mail, their website(s), etc.

You will be provided with a copy of this booklet once you enter the Fair.
Use it to research the organizations and discover the positions available with each organization.
Want to print the booklet? Download this version instead (print double-sided).

• ACCLAIM | Collecting resumes
  • Also feature opportunities that require a graduate degree
    (Masters or PhD level)
• BD Canada | Collecting resumes
• Blinds-to-Go | Collecting resumes
• Canada Revenue Agency
• Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre Toronto
  • Also feature opportunities that require a graduate degree
    (Masters or PhD level)
• Celestica Inc. | Collecting resumes
  • Also feature opportunities that require a graduate degree
    (Masters or PhD level)
• Certified General Accountants of Ontario
• Certified Management Accountants Of Ontario
  • Also feature opportunities that require a graduate degree
    (Masters or PhD level)
• City of Mississauga
  • Also feature opportunities that require a graduate degree
    (Masters or PhD level)
• Consulate General Of Japan - JET Programme
• Danier Leather Inc. | Collecting resumes
• Edward Jones | Collecting resumes
  • Also feature opportunities that require a graduate degree
    (Masters or PhD level)
• Enterprise Rent-a-Car
• Freedom 55 Financial | Collecting resumes
• Frischkorn Audio Visual Inc. | Collecting resumes
• Go Bee Industries | Collecting resumes
• Goodlife Fitness | Collecting resumes
• Hillcrest Educational Centers | Collecting resumes
  • Also has career opportunities for graduate degree
    (Masters or PhD level)
• Human Resources Professional Association
  • Also feature opportunities that require a graduate degree
    (Masters or PhD level)
• InStore Focus Inc. (not in the booklet) | Collecting resumes
• Insurance Institute
• International House Sol Group Of Schools
  • Also feature opportunities that require a graduate degree
    (Masters or PhD level)
• Investors Group | Collecting resumes
  • Also feature opportunities that require a graduate degree
    (Masters or PhD level)
• IT Weapons | Collecting resumes
• Korean Education Centre at the Korean Consulate General In Toronto
• Loblaw Companies Limited | Collecting resumes
  • Also feature opportunities that require a graduate degree
    (Masters or PhD level)
• Management Development Program (MDP) | Collecting resumes
• Manulife Securities Incorporated | Collecting resumes
• Ministry of Education
• Norampac
• Ontario Public Service
  • Also feature opportunities that require a graduate degree
    (Masters or PhD level)
• Paladin Security | Collecting resumes
  • Also feature opportunities that require a graduate degree
    (Masters or PhD level)
• Primerica Financial Services | Collecting resumes
• RBC Life Insurance | Collecting resumes
• Reckitt Benckiser
• Reynolds and Reynolds (Canada) Ltd. | Collecting resumes
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police
• Service Canada
  • Also feature opportunities that require a graduate degree
    (Masters or PhD level)
• The Source | Collecting resumes
• Sun Life Financial | Collecting resumes
  • Also feature opportunities that require a graduate degree
    (Masters or PhD level)
• Synacor | Collecting resumes
• TD Canada Trust
• TEKsystems | Collecting resumes
• Toronto Fire Services
• Town Shoes | Collecting resumes
• Wells Fargo Financial Canada | Collecting resumes
• Winners Merchants International | Collecting resumes

Check back soon for an updated list and more information about the participants.

How should I prepare for the Fair?

• Attend a Success at Expo Prep Session - register for one of 2 dates thru our Events Calendar
• Know what organizations will be attending and find out what they do; check their website
• After researching organizations you are interested in, update your resume to highlight key skills and experiences you have that match their needs
• Get your resume critiqued at the Career Centre
• Be prepared with questions (see below for ideas)
• Be ready to speak with representatives about your experiences and interests
• Drop by the Career Centre to browse the binder "How to Get the Most out of a Career Fair or Company Information Session"

Questions you can ask include:

• What career paths are possible for recent graduates starting in your organization?
• What types of skills and qualities are most important for success?
• What education and training are needed?
• Do you hire students for summer or part-time positions?
• How would I find out about work opportunities available in your organization?
• Are there extra-curricular activities I can pursue that will help me prepare for this field?

TIP: Prepare and ask a couple of effective, well-researched questions. Prospective employers are impressed by your quest for knowledge and demonstrated ability to research.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why should I attend?

A: Career Expo is an excellent opportunity to network with representatives from a range of industries about career paths within their organizations and what type of skills, experience and education are required for these positions. Students from all years and disciplines are encouraged to attend.

Career Expo is also an opportunity to practice your networking skills.  Speaking with representatives and alumni can help you see how your skills and experience (academic, work and extra-curricular) fit different types of work in a range of organizations.  It can also help you plan the kind of skills and experience needed to increase your marketability at graduation.

Q: How does this event work?

A: Every organization will have a table staffed by representatives, who you will be able to speak with on a one-on-one basis.

Q: Should I bring a resume?

A: Please check the list of participants to see which employers will be collecting resumes at the fair.  You don't need to bring resumes, however, as you can also consider asking representatives for their business cards and then follow-up with them shortly after the fair with a tailored application.  For those that are not collecting resumes, ask how and when they usually recruit students and recent graduates.

Q: Do I need to dress up?

A: Dress for success. You want to make a good first impression with the representatives so skip the t-shirt with the slogan and put away the jeans and put on something nice. So while there is no specific dress code you must adhere to, we suggest you make a good impression at this particular event with upscale business casual clothing. What does this mean? Get a better idea by checking out our Dress for Success section.

Q: What do I need to get into Career Expo?

A: While the Career Expo is free to all University of Toronto students, you must show valid U of T student identification at the door. A TCard is required for current students and recent graduates from the past two years.