Explainer: Job fair season is underway
There are many job fair events for students to attend this summer
Job fairs help attendees seek out employment opportunities and gather career insight. (Wikicommons/Ann Arbor)
As another summer slowly arrives, so does job fair season. Earlier this year, Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.1 per cent and the economy lost 2,200 jobs in March, the CBC reported. Statistics Canada found student loan debt in the country is $28,000 on average.
There are opportunities at job fairs for students looking to smoothly transition from graduating post-secondary to landing a well-paying job. Plenty of these fairs are happening virtually and in-person across the Lower Mainland. While some have paid entry, others are free and only require online registration.
JobFairX virtual job fairs
For those seeking to attend online job fairs, Eventbrite organizer JobFairX is hosting a variety of free events for various disciplines.
JobFairX is also hosting entry-level jobs fairs in Vancouver on June 17 and Coquitlam and Maple Ridge on July 2, for those looking to start building a resume for work.
There will also be a Coquitlam-based technology virtual job fair on June 17 and a Vancouver-based one on June 18 for those interested in getting involved in the industry. If you’re interested in finding a smooth transition into the healthcare industry, there will be a Vancouver-based healthcare virtual job fair on June 12.
Each job fair will take place from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Those interested in attending can visit www.eventbrite.ca.
Langley Hiring and Post-Secondary Education Expo 2024
On June 18, a job fair in Langley is taking place in-person at the Coast Langley City Hotel and Convention Centre from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
There will be a variety of employers in attendance, including multiple municipalities, BC Corrections, and CN Rail, offering a mix of entry-level and higher-level positions. Attendees are recommended to bring a resume. While admission to the expo is free, online registration is required. To secure a ticket, visit www.eventbrite.ca.
WorkBC Cloverdale Hiring Fair
Another in-person job fair is taking place on June 21 at the WorkBC Centre Surrey Cloverdale from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
This job fair, hosted by WorkBC, is for all job seekers, including university students who are looking to start gaining some work experience, and will allow attendees to explore local job opportunities. Knight Signs, EB Horseman, and IS2 Workforce Solutions are among the employers that will be in attendance. To register for the free event, visit www.eventbrite.ca.
