Special Events

We are pleased to announce the date for our next Job Fair. Thursday, April 8th from 9am to noon, the Job Fair will be held at Cole Harbour Place in the Multipurpose room.

Local employers will be on site between 9 am and noon, to discuss opportunities with their companies. They will explain screening processes, skill requirements, and answer questions. Some employers will accept resumes and arrange interviews.

As usual, Job Search Services' staff members will offer free resume critiques to those attending the fair. Downstairs, our Job Search Centre will be available for job searchers to print resumes and search for work on the Internet.

Below is a list of some of the employers attending the fair and are seeking employees for current and future opportunities. Check back frequently for updates to the exhibitor list!

• Aditya Birla Minacs
• Arrow Electronics
• Avon Canada
• Canadian Forces
• CIBC
• Convergys
• Exit Reality Optimum
• Halifax 2011 Canada Games
• Halifax Regional School Board
• Home Instead Senior Care
• InStore Focus
• Investors Group
• Kelly Services
• Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
• Mary Kay Cosmetics
• McDonalds
• Military Family Resource Centre
• Northwood
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police
• Royal Bank
• Scotiabank Contact Centre
• Securitas
• Spherion
• Sunlife Financial
• Symcor
• Teletech
• The Pampered Chef
• The People Bank
• Tupperware
• WeCare
• Youth LIVE

During the Community Job Fair, Job Search Services staff members will offer FREE resume critiques, assistance with Internet job searching, and advice on how to maximize your job search process. Information will also be available on the workshops and referral service that Job Search Services offers.

Being well-prepared for a job fair, will dramatically increase your chances of gaining employment or making important contacts. A few important tips are:

• Bring along plenty of updated resumes.
• A neat, business-like appearance will help you make a good first impression.
• SMILE.
• Choose the companies that you are interested in (from the list above) and research them. Make a list of questions that you would like to ask.
• Take a pen and paper to record contact information, promising networking opportunities, and answers to questions.
• After the job fair, follow up with employers. Show that you are serious about wanting to work for their company.

The Job Fair will be held in the Multipurpose Room at Cole Harbour Place. Cole Harbour Place is located at 51 Forest Hills Parkway, Dartmouth. Cole Harbour Place has a Metro Transit stop directly out front, for routes 62 and 68.