More than 1200 students attended the 13th annual job fair held on campus in February including Toronto Police Service. The fair is co-ordinated by Hired Career Services to give students the chance to network with potential employers.

More than 1200 students from across campus recently attended the 13th annual job fair held at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre on February 13. The event, which saw students dress for success and ready to find their future employers, featured 40 local, provincial and national businesses including Hydro One Inc., Town Shoes, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Toronto Police Service. All were on hand to seek graduating and current students for prospective employment opportunities as well as internship and co-op placements.

“Durham College’s programs provide students with a greater understanding from the education perspective,” said Kristina Rigby, branch manager of Enterprise Rent- A-Car and graduate of the college’s Business Administration – Marketing program. “They work within the local marketplace to provide students with the hands-on experience they need to succeed.”

The job fair is co-ordinated by Hired Career Services (HCS) each year to give students the chance to network with potential employers in person while giving recruiters an opportunity to share their company’s advantages and benefits.

HCS assists students with finding placements and/or part-time jobs while in school and helps graduates find full-time employment after graduation. The department also helps students write resumes and employment letters, improve interview skills and set specific career goals. Services are free of charge for students while in school and free for one year post-graduation.

“The job fair is an important event where students can explore employment opportunities and expand their network of contacts,” said Monica Aggarwal, an employer outreach co-ordinator with HCS. “For graduating students looking for that first very important step into their career, this is an opportunity for them to put their best foot forward and meet their future employer.”

HCS also offers the Hired Portal, which provides students and graduates with job lists, internship and co-op placement opportunities and additional tools for obtaining a great job.

For more information on HCS, please visit https://hired.durhamcollege.ca/employers/overview.htm.