• visit employers’ booths to learn what different companies are looking for
• explore possible career paths by chatting with professionals from various industries
• discover career, co-op and volunteer opportunities
• make professional contacts in your field of interest

Here is the list of Exhibitors attending the 2013 - there are different exhibitors attending each day of the fair, so be sure to stop by on both days!

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

American University of Antigua - Medicine
Baker Hughes, Inc.
BC Assessment
BC Hydro
Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine
Canadian Natural
Capital Regional District
Chartered Professional Accountants
College Pro Painters
Concordia University
CSIS
Department of National Defence - Civilian Human Resources
Freedom 55 Financial
GlobalLinks Abroad: Study in Australia, New Zealand or the UK
Gustavson School of Business - University of Victoria
ISM Canada - An IBM Company
Insurance Institute - Career Connections
Investors Group
JET Programme
Lattitude Global Volunteering
McGregor Construction
Microsoft
RBC
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Schneider Electric
Scotiabank
Supply Chain Management
Teck
Thompson Rivers University - MBA
University of Toronto - Master in Management and Professional Accounting
University First Class Painters
University of British Columbia - Sauder School of Business - Diploma in Accounting
University of Calgary - School of Public Policy
University of Victoria - Graduate Studies
University of Victoria - Human Resources
University of Western States
VIATeC
Victoria Police Department
Work BC
WorkSafeBC

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Administrators of Volunteer Resources BC
Aga Khan University
AIESEC Victoria
Brock University
Canadian College of the Naturopathic Medicine
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Capital Regional District
Chartered Professional Accountants
College Pro Painters
Centre for Digital Media
FAST Entreprises, LLC
Graham
Hult International School of Business
ISM Canada - An IBM Company
International Pacific Halibut Commission
Investors Group
IMV
Life Chiropractic College West
Lighthouse Labs
McGregor Construction
McMaster University - Degroote School of Business
Microsoft
PepsiCo
Peter Kiewit Infrastructure
Public Outreach
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Samsung
Stantec Consulting
University of British Columbia - Sauder School of Business
University of Medicine and Health Sciences
University of Victoria - Graduate Studies
University of Victoria - Education Psychology and Leadership Studies
University of Victoria - Health Information Science
Victoria Police Department
Work BC
Xavier University School of Medicine
YMCA Summer Work Exchange
Yukon Government

Before the fair

• Give some thought to what you hope to accomplish at the fair
• Identify the companies you want to connect with and research them in advance
• Prepare a list of questions you want to ask exhibitors (see "Sample questions" section on this page)
• Print some résumés and prepare any other material you want to bring along (business cards, examples of your work, etc)

During the fair

• Wait your turn in line
• Introduce yourself, offer a handshake and ask your questions
• Allow time for the employer to respond and listen
• Take notes
• Ask the employer for a business card
• Ask if you can call the employer to follow up
• Find out if the employer plans to hire in the future
• Thank everyone you speak with
• Record the information you collect for future reference, especially the names, positions and contact information of the people you meet at the fair

After the fair

• Send a thank you note to those you met at the fair
• If there appeared to be immediate or future employment opportunities with a company, send your résumé and cover letter and make reference to meeting at the fair

• How does one enter this field? How did you enter it? What are typical entry-level jobs like?
• What skills (aptitudes, interests, and personal characteristics) are important for this work?
• What is (are) the most relevant major(s) for this work?
• What are the educational/training requirements?
• Are there any specific courses you recommend that I take?
• Would I need more than an undergraduate degree for employment or advancement?
• What are the prospects for this work in Victoria? What are the prospects elsewhere?
• What kinds of positions will you be recruiting for and from which academic backgrounds?
• Do you hire students for the summer (or co-op work terms)?
• When and how do you advertise your available positions?
• Do you have any advice for someone who is interested in working in the field?
• Can you suggest materials I should read to learn more about it?
• How important is having related experience?
• Could you suggest any volunteer work that might help me gain experience in this area?
• What is the culture like at your workplace?
• What do you like most about your work? What, if anything, do you not like?

An effective introduction includes your name and some information about yourself. Here is a sample introduction:

'Good morning. My name is [name] (pause for handshake). I am working on [degree] and I am looking for information about work in the area of [your area of interest]. I read on your website that you have internships for new graduates interested in this area. I would be interested in applying for one of those internships.'

Registration includes two general parking passes. If you have requested parking passes, you will receive them once you have checked in and picked up your registration package.

UVic is located in Victoria, British Columbia, on Vancouver Island. Depending on where you’re starting, there are different ways to get to campus. Once you’re here, unload your displays in one of the two loading zones outside the Engineering Lab Wing. You can pick up your registration package along with your parking pass and we’ll direct you to parking from there.

Driving from Vancouver?

Take the Swartz Bay ferry from Tsawwassen ferry terminal. The sailing takes 1 hr 35 minutes, plus 15 minutes offloading time. As you exit the ferry, you will be on the Patricia Bay Highway #17 south.

After approximately 25 minutes, take the McKenzie Avenue exit. Turn left onto McKenzie Avenue and continue for 7 km. Turn right onto McGill Road, at the main UVic entrance, just in front of Centennial Stadium.

Coming from Victoria International Airport

Victoria International Airport is located off Highway 17, about 30-40 minutes north of the university. When driving from the airport, follow the signs to Victoria; they will lead you south onto Highway 17.

After approximately 25 minutes on Highway 17, take the McKenzie Avenue exit. Turn left onto McKenzie Avenue and continue for 7 km. Turn right onto McGill Road, at the main UVic entrance, just in front of Centennial Stadium.