For the second consecutive year, Durham College’s (DC) annual Gear Up to Get Hired events and Job Fair went virtual to help students and alumni job seekers find part-time, seasonal, full-time and contract roles and prepare for life after college.

From January 24 to February 2, students and alumni attended webinars and sessions, prepared by DC’s Career Development office, on how to create a personal pitch, resumé writing techniques, using LinkedIn and more before putting their new skills to work at the Virtual Job Fair on February 3.

Durham College and Ontario Tech University students and alumni networked virtually with organizations and businesses from a variety of economic sectors, including community services, manufacturing, skilled trades, information technology, engineering, health care, hospitality and emergency services.

This year’s interactive platform replicated a traditional, in-person job fair, offering students exciting new features to personalize their experience, such as the ability to upload a resumé and academic information to their profile. With 112 employers in attendance, the platform provided the opportunity for over 1,300 one-on-one conversations between job seekers and employers. It also featured added recruitment benefits for employers, including dedicated business profiles and the ability to search for qualified candidates.

DC’s Career Development office provides students and alumni with year-round support for all things career-related, including support for resumé building and cover letter writing, interviewing skills and job search strategies. To learn more, please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/careerdevelopment.