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Atiba Nelson
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Fe", employers will descend on Douglas College with
the hopes of hiring Douglas College students this week.
Douglas College will host a Career Fair which is open to all
students and alumni in the Douglas community.

“Employers at the career fair are keen to meet Douglas
College students,” said Catherine Williams, Director of
Business Development at Douglas College.

The employers in attendance will be hiring for
numerous positions within their respective organizations,
so students need to be ready with a resume and confidence
to interact with employers.

“Tt’s ideal to have a resume in case you are asked.
[Also,] you [should] have some clarity in the kind of work
youd like to do; however, being an explorer is also good,”

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Whatever category you fall into, staff at the Career
Centre have several tips to optimize your success at the
career fair. Other than polishing your resume and bringing
it with you, “dress for success” is the mantra that the Career
Centre wants perspective students to keep in mind.

“Don't be shy! Ask thoughtful questions [by
researching] a company’s website before you approach
an employer at the fair. Ideally you should know what
the company does when you initiate a conversation.
[Additionally,] smile! The employers want to meet you
and will be hiring, so ask them what they look for in
candidates,” advises Williams.

Additionally, there are some common mistakes that
students can avoid while attending the career fair.

Katelin Wood, Coordinator of the Career Centre
Programs, suggests that attendees prepare a short

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so that a positive first impression lasts throughout the
interaction time.

“Try to avoid creating a line behind you by hogging
the employer’s time,” said Wood.

Before and after the career fair (and graduation),
Douglas College’s Career Centre is open to help students
and Douglas alumni with resume preparation, interview
skills, and a variety of free workshops.

“Students can log into CareerHUB to access our online
services and job board. We're here to help,” remarked
Wood.

Career Services provided a list of employers attending
the career fair to the Other Press. For a full list visit the
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