CAREER SERVICES
@ Fleming College
Marie Walden-Oulahen
mwalden@flemingc.on.ca
Career Services
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Located in Room 287
Assist current students and graduates
achieve their employment goals
Career Services
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Fleming Career Services offers an on-line Job Posting
Service free of charge to Employers and Fleming
Students & Grads
Current students and graduates can access Job
Postings 24/7
Hundreds of jobs are posted throughout the year –
Full-time, part-time, internships, contract and summer
positions
Career Services
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Job Postings Online –
Found on the campus portal under “Student Resources”
then click on “Career Services”
Click on the second link for Environmental jobs
Over 650 employers contacted our Career Services
office last year and posted their employment
opportunities.
Career Services
Other Resources/Services Offered
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Resumé and Cover Letter Critiquing
Online resources and useful links
Help defining job search steps and what is required at
each step
Books & Magazines
Organize Career Events and On-Campus recruiting
Career Services
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Other Resources/Services Offered:
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Career Advising
Current Market/industry trends
Mock Interviews
Workshops and Presentations
Career Services
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Other Resources/Services:
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FREE job search tools located in Room 285/287:
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Fax;
Photocopier;
Computer;
Printer;
Internet Access;
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Other Resources/Services
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Annual Job Fair:
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Held each February
Frost Campus, Lindsay – Feb. 16, 2012
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40+ companies / organizations that are currently
seeking potential employees attend;
Fleming College Job Fair 2012 – FROST
Employers Attending
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A&M Reforestation
Alston Associates Inc.
Bark Lake Leadership Centre
Camp Kodiak
Coffey Geotechnics Inc.
Crone Geophysics & Exploration Ltd.
Dessau
Drillco Foundation Co. Ltd.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
GO Drilling Inc.
IDEAHUB Port Hope Business Incubator
JVX Advanced Geophysics
LVM – Dessau
Natural Resource Solutions Inc.
SGS Canada Inc.
Strata Drilling Group
Trent University
VCCS Employment Services
Algonquin Outfitters
Austin Powder Ltd.
Boart Longyear Canada
Canadian Forces Recruiting
Conestoga – Rovers & Associates
Deep Foundations Contractors Inc.
DGI GEOSCIENCE INC.
Esri Canada
Geo-Environmental Drilling Inc.
Golder Associates
INSPEC-SOL Engineering Solutions
Kawartha Conservation
Mobile Augers and Research Ltd.
Ontario Parks
SNC-Lavalin Environment
Toromont CAT
Tulloch Engineering
Career Services
EMPLOYER RECRUITMENT ON CAMPUS
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Companies and organizations from across Canada and
the U.S. attend on-campus recruitment sessions
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Interviews arranged on campus – in person/by phone
Job Fair Tips – Before the Job Fair
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Do your research. Before the fair, research what employers will be attending and which one’s are of interest to
you. Some employers may have positions in your field even if the company has a different background. Review the
employer’s web sites for general information and for current employment opportunities to better prepare your
resume. Also, find out how you will be getting to the fair and make sure you know your route or what bus to take to
get there on time.
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Dress for success. Remember you are trying to leave a lasting positive impression with recruiters. Your clothes
should probably be a little nicer than usual. Clothes should be clean and pressed. We suggest dressing as you
would for a job interview.
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Be ready with an up-to-date version of your resume. Bring several professional copies with you. If you have
more than one employment goal, bring resumes tailored to each goal. There are usually over 30 employers who
attend these events.
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Other things you should also prepare.
Have a business card ready to initiate follow-up contacts.
Try not to be weighted down by heavy bags and knapsacks; you want your visit to the fair to be as comfortable
and productive as possible.
Bring a pad of paper, a pen and a folder or envelope with you. Remember, a job fair is an environment which
allows you to exchange information with employers. This demonstrates to the employer that you are able to plan
ahead. You are prepared! This will also help you if you need to follow-up with employers concerning your job search
and networking efforts.
During the Job Fair
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Allow yourself enough time to visit with employers at a comfortable pace. Running in quickly and running out
quickly may not produce the job search results you are looking for. You may want to spend at least 10-15 minutes
with an employer. Don’t arrive last minute before closing time.
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When approaching recruiters smile, and a firm hand shake is always appreciated, introduce yourself: Hello, my
name is ________________ ; I am a graduate from the ____________ program and majored in _____________ .
My experience is in the field of/I am specialized in and have ___ years of work experience.
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Ask questions such as: What’s it like to work for your organization? What attributes do you look for in a potential
candidate? What is the application procedure for your organization? May I contact you directly if more questions
arise? Etc…
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Talk to the employers attending the fair. Don’t be afraid to ask questions about their organization and about their
industry in general.
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Gather as much information as possible about companies attending the fair. You never know where a potential
opportunity may come up.
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Keep an open mind! Consider all employers as a potential contact no matter what industry. E.g. a big hotel chain
was looking to hire candidates with an engineering background.
After the Job Fair
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Review your notes from the fair and complete additional research on companies of interest.
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Follow-up on any and all contacts you made during the Job Fair. It is also suggested that you email your resume to
employers you met at the fair and to contacts you made.
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Send a Thank you letter to employers who might have taken extra time to talk to you and this will display your
gratefulness and interest in their company.
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Good luck at the Job Fair!
Websites
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www.workcabin.ca
www.jobtrekker.ca
www.ejobs.org
www.flemingcollege.ca
www.ontarioparks.com
www.gojobs.gov.on.ca
www.salary.monster.ca
www.ontcamp.on.ca
Canada’s Green Careers Site
Cdn Outdoor Adv and Camping
Environmental Jobs
Fleming Job Posting System
Ontario Parks
Government of Ontario
Salary Information
List of Camps in Ontario
Visit our Career Centre
Room 287
Any Questions!