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As I mentioned last month, I follow some job and career people on Twitter. Here's someone worth following!
Career Essentials don't have much content on their website but have great information on GTA job fairs and training in their tweets.
For example, they tweeted about two upcoming Second Career Information Sessions, a career info session with the TTC and an opening at Pieces of History practice firm,
Very handy!
Don't forget this free event in the west end of Toronto!
Meet employers, learn job search skills, use online application kiosks and find out about government and community employment programs.
Date: Friday, October 16, 2009
Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall.
Southeast corner of Burnhamthorpe & West Mall.
Take bus #50 West from Islington subway to West Mall.
Information Sessions:
10:30am Interviewing Skills: Market Yourself EffectivelyFor more information, see this flyer:
CommunityConnections Job Fair Oct 2009
or telephone Answerline at 416-393-7131
This free event is co-sponsored by Toronto Public Library, Toronto Employment & Social Services, Humber College, VPI, JobStart and PTP with support from Employment Ontario and Microsoft.
Looking for a job for the holiday season? Want a full-time or part-time job in retail?
HBC (The Bay, Home Outfitters and Zellers)
There is a career fair on Sunday October 4th, 2009, 10am-4pm at Eglinton Square.
The Fairview Mall and Toronto Queen Street fairs are scheduled for Friday, October 16th.
See Monster career fairs for more details.
Toys R Us
Date: Friday, October 16, 2009
Time: 2-5pm
Location: Dufferin Mall, 900 Dufferin Street, Toronto
See Monster Career Fairs for more information.
Reminder: Retail Job Fair
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Time: 11am - 3pm
Location: North York Memorial Community Hall, 5100 Yonge Street, lower level
North York Centre subway stop
Free. Over 25 major retailers now hiring for seasonal, part-time, full-time and permanent jobs will be there.
If you want help preparing for the job fair, attend the free information session:
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
North York Civic Centre Council Chambers, 5100 Yonge Street
For more information, telephone 416-392-0101 or see the flyer.
Note: this post has been updated. A job fair for Toys R Us at Eglinton that is over already has been replaced by the Dufferin Mall job fair. Same employer.
Government of Canada GTA Job Fair
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Time: 9:30am - 6pm
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West, South Building, Hall F.
Who should attend? Students and alumni from universities and colleges in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
See government job fair site for seminars and discussions timetables.
Free
Several job fairs are scheduled for the next few months. Free.
The first one is in Mississauga.
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2009
Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: International Centre, Mississauga
Toronto
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009
Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: Centennial College Residence and Conference Centre, 940 Progress Avenue, Toronto.
Open to the general public.
Check the NAPP Canada site for online registration, getting there, employers, etc.
Information Session:
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Time: 2-4 pm
Location: North York Civic Centre Council Chambers, 5100 Yonge Street
(North York Centre subway)
Job Fair:
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Time: 11am - 3pm
Location: North York Memorial Community Hall, 5100 Yonge Street, Lower Level
(North York Centre subway)
Free. Over 25 major retail companies now hiring for seasonal, part-time, full-time and permanent jobs will be there.
For more information, see your employment counselor or telephone 416-392-0101
Date: Wednesday, October 7 and Thursday, October 8, 2009
Time: 10am - 7pm
Location: Direct Energy Centre, Exhibit Hall C, Exhibition Place
For more information, call 1-866-784-3020 or see the BilingualLink.com website.
For professionals in technology & engineering (2 years' professional experience requested).
Also: opportunities from the financial, healthcare, and retail sectors, general and business opportunities.
Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Time: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Hilton Toronto Hotel, 145 Richmond Street West
Free to attend, but you must preregister.
Community Connections Career and Job Fair
Date: Friday, October 16, 2009
Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall.
See the flyer for more information or call 416-393-7131.
More details on our previous post about this free event.
Scarborough Job Fair and Conference
A variety of positions for all job seekers in many sectors. Speed interviews, resume reviews, info sessions with employers, Second Career mini assessments and more. American Sign Language interpreters will be available.
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Time: 12:30pm - 5pm
Location: Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive
Free. Register online for faster entry to job fair.
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Time: 2pm - 6pm
Location: University of Toronto (St. George campus) Medical Science Building Front Campus
Stone Lobby (second floor), 1 King's College Circle, Toronto. Queen's Park subway station or College streetcar.
Check the online invitation to see who will be speaking and to get the speakers' timetable. Register online for this free workshop.
Meet employers, learn job search skills, use online application kiosks and find out about government and community employment programs.
Date: Friday, October 16, 2009
Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall.
Southeast corner of Burnhamthorpe & West Mall.
Take bus #50 West from Islington subway to West Mall.
Information Sessions:
10:30am Interviewing Skills: Market Yourself EffectivelyFor more information, see this flyer:
CommunityConnections Job Fair Oct 2009
or telephone Answerline at 416-393-7131
This free event is co-sponsored by Toronto Public Library, Toronto Employment & Social Services, Humber College, VPI, JobStart and PTP with support from Employment Ontario and Microsoft.
Meet 150 exhibitors, 700 recruiters and career specialists at Canada's largest recruitment event. Get information about starting a business, training opportunities and career services. Sponsored by Employment Ontario, Toronto SUN and 24 Hours.
Dates: Tuesday, September 22 and Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Time: 10am - 7pm
Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Hall C, 255 Front Street West near Simcoe.
To get there, walk west from Union Station via the Skywalk or along Front Street.
General admission is $3.95
See the National Job Fair for comprehensive information about exhibitors, events and tips.
Visit us again at torontopubliclibrary.ca/jobhelp or subscribe to our updates with your favourite RSS reader. Search our site with our Google search box.
LinksToJobs Fair For Women
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Time: 11 am - 3 pm
Location: YWCA LEAP 3090 Kingston Rd, 3rd floor (McCowan Rd and Kingston Rd)
For a list of occupations, see this advertisement for the LEAP event.
For more information, telephone 416-269-0090 or email leap@ywcatoronto.org
This event is free.
Bring many copies of your résumé, dress to impress and promote yourself to a wide range of Toronto’s best employers and employment agencies. Gifts and refreshments for all!
See our other posts on job fairs - choose the Events category from the menu on the left or click on this link.Want to find job fairs in Toronto? Check these websites - they are the best sources.
Employment Flyers - From the YMCA Employment Services; flyers from employment resource centres and community agencies.Possibilities - From Poss.ca, funded by Employment Ontario. Check their job fair category.
Toronto Training Board - Not-for-profit organization features training opportunities. Keyword search for "fair".
City of Toronto Employment & Social Services - The City site has tips and occasionally posts job fairs.
About.com: Toronto - Job fairs around the GTA. You probably won't find events that are not listed in the Employment Flyers and on Possibilities but worth checking it out just in case.
Sometimes job fair organizers will post a notice in Kijiji It offers a handy feature - you can create an email alert so you will find out about upcoming events.
Don't forget to check for events at your Employment Resource Centre
10 Keys to Success at Job and Career Fairs - Good advice to make the most of your opportunities.
Visit us again at torontopubliclibrary.ca/jobhelp or subscribe to our updates with your favourite RSS reader. Search our site with our Google search box.
Time: 10am - 4 pm - interviews for jobs are on a first-come, first-serve basis so try to arrive by 9:45 to get an interview.
Place: Dufferin Gates at the CNE. Take the 29 (Dufferin) bus to the Dufferin Gates. Look for the Service Canada tent in the parking lot across from the CNE.
There are hundreds of jobs available for youth ages 15 to 30.
For more information, call the Service Canada Centre for Youth at 416-583-4805.
Bring your resume and valid photo ID. Still time to get a summer job at the Ex!
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