Career Fair
January 21, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Tegler Student’s Centre
If you’ve been looking for full-time, internship or volunteer work experience, you’ll definitely want to take advantage of the support during Career Week this January, including CUE’s annual Career Fair. Connect with over 30 different companies representing diverse fields, and get valuable face time with recruiters who are actively hiring students just like you.
Remember, it’s always your last chance to make a first impression, so be sure to come prepared. Follow the guide below, and take advantage of the many workshops and other services taking place during Career Week.
Start by doing research on titles/jobs that you are interested in. Try to review several postings for the same or similar roles to get a sense of what skills, education and experience are required. And, don’t forget to research information about the career sector too using sites like alis.alberta.ca
Review the list of employers attending Career Fair and select 3-5 that interest you, then:
- Research each company
- Prepare a tailored resume for each position and each company
- Create a introductory pitch
- Prepare questions you would like to ask that company
- Update your LinkedIn profile
Dress for the fair as if you are going into an interview. Some basic expectations are:
- Clean clothing with little to no wrinkles
- Beware of scents, strong perfume or body spray is frowned upon
- Ensure all clothing fits appropriately
- Ensure your hands and nails are clean and neatly trimmed
- Keep your accessories simple
- Shoes should be clean
- Try for neutral colours
While you may have chosen 3-5 employers you want to connect with, the fair is 4 hours long so try connecting with other employers as well.
When you are trying to pitch your skills to attract employers, don’t forget to connect with the representatives. That can be done by small talk, or through open-ended questions about themselves. Be careful of body language and other cues, you do not want to monopolize their time.
Bring paper resumes but since most will probably ask you to apply online, this is your chance to take notes on what the employer wants to see in the resume and cover letter. So take notes of the representative’s name, what they are highlighting as important and anything else interesting.
DO NOT:
- Visit each booth in large groups
- Force the employer to take your resume
DO:
- Ask permission to add on LinkedIn
- Ask about their follow-up procedure
- Thank the representative for their time
Reflect and organize your notes and thoughts on how the fair went. Did recruiters repeatedly ask for experience you didn’t have on your résumé? Did you struggle to articulate a specific skill? Use this feedback to update your résumé, LinkedIn profile, or elevator pitch for future events.
Think about whether the employer met your expectations, about the answers they provided and compare that to your own values and needs.
Follow up with any employers you spoke to and have their contact for. Thank them for their time either through email or through LinkedIn. Try to do so within 48 hours of the fair. Do so even if you are not interested! Make it personalized and mention where you met them.
Apply to the jobs right away if you are in a position to do so. If the application asks if you know anyone at the company, or if you are sending a cover letter, mention that you spoke to the recruiter/hiring manager at the career fair (e.g., “I recently spoke with [Recruiter’s Name] at your booth during the campus career fair…”).
Navigating Career Fair : Comprehensive Preparation Workshop
Monday January 19, 2026 from Noon – 1:00 p.m.
HA208
Rock Your Profile: Networking & Interview Tips
Monday, January 19, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
HA021
From Application to Offer: An HR Pro’s Guide to resume, interview & beyond
Tuesday January 20, 2026 from Noon – 1:30 p.m.
HA206
Employer Mock Interviews
Tuesday January 20 from 3:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m.
HA314
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