P4E Virtual Job Fair

FAQs
Q: What is the P4E Virtual Job Fair?

A: Partners for Employment (P4E) is a collaboration amongst Conestoga College, the

University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Guelph. For over
26 years, the partners have delivered an annual Career Fair in September, and an annual
Job Fair in February for students and graduates of the four schools. These events are the
largest of their kind in Canada, attracting leading employers seeking to recruit students
and graduates for full-time graduate, Co-op and contract positions. The 2021 P4E Job
Fair will be offered in a completely virtual format using the latest virtual recruitment
technology.

Q: Who should attend the Fair?

A: The P4E Virtual Career Fair is restricted to students and graduates of Conestoga College,
the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Guelph.

Please note that employers attending the Job Fair are recruiting for primarily full-time
graduate and Co-op positions with some seasonal opportunities available. The P4E Job
Fair is NOT an appropriate event for students seeking part-time employment.

Students who are seeking part-time employment are asked to contact myCAREER
Services via email at mycareerservices@conestogac.on.ca to book an appointment with
a Career Advisor for assistance with their part-time job search. Students should also
consult the MyCareer Portal
https://mycareer.conestogac.on.ca/myAccount/career/postings.htm to view job
postings.

Q: I am a Conestoga student/graduate, how do I register for the P4E Virtual Job Fair?

A: Students and graduates of Conestoga College must register using their Conestoga
student email account in order to participate in the Virtual Career Fair using this link:
www.careers4canada.com/events/P4ECareer.

To complete the registration process you will need to set-up your account. Your account
includes your contact details, educational details, and email preferences. Be sure to
include your Linkedin URL so recruiters can find your LinkedIn profile. You will be
required to add your education details to complete your registration. New users will
Email: mycareerservices@conestogac.on.ca
Website:  mycareer.conestogac.on.ca
Phone: 519-748-5220 ext. 2298
Room 1A105, Student Life Centre, Doon Campus
 receive an email after registering and are required to verify your email address to access
your account.

Once you have set-up your account, upload your resume. Employers will search through
uploaded resumes to identify candidates they are interested in. Employers may send
messages to your account. The number of unread messages waiting for you will appear
next to “Messages”, so click to review.

For best results, registrants are advised to login to the Virtual Career Fair via their
desktop or laptop using the most up to date version of Google Chrome or Firefox.

Q: What happens after I register for the Fair?

A: Once you have registered for the Job Fair and set-up your account, it’s time to prepare
for the Fair. Click “Event Details” to review each Organization Profile, express your
interest in specific organizations, and access the Chat Schedule.

Learn more about the employers attending the Job Fair by carefully reviewing their
“Organization Profile”: understand the roles they are recruiting for, consult any
downloadable materials and connect with the employer’s social media feeds. Express
interest in those employers who best align with your career objectives by clicking on the
grey checkbox – the employer will be notified.

Review the “Chat Schedule” to see when employers will be hosting their Chat Sessions.
Use the information you have gathered by researching employer profiles to formulate
quality questions and prepare before joining the Chat Sessions.

Q: Which employers will be attending the Fair? What roles will they be recruiting for?

A: To find out which employers are attending the fair, click on “Event Details” to see which
employers will be attending the Job Fair. To see positions that are being recruited for at
the Fair, click on the “Job Board”. Please note that not all employers post positions in
the Virtual Fair system and may refer you to their website.

Q: Do I need to log in on a desktop or laptop to participate in chat sessions?

A: Chat is available on multiple browsers and mobile devices. Video chat and event related
broadcasts are only available from a desktop or laptop using Google Chrome or Firefox.
IMPORTANT: All audio/video features require you log in on a desktop or laptop using
Google Chrome or Firefox as your browser.

Email: mycareerservices@conestogac.on.ca
Website:  mycareer.conestogac.on.ca
Phone: 519-748-5220 ext. 2298
Room 1A105, Student Life Centre, Doon Campus
Q: How can I see what open chats are available to me?

A: Click on “Chat Schedule” to see when employers will be available for chat. You can join a
Chat session by clicking on “Join Chat”. Once you join the chat room, you will see the
names of the Company’s representatives and the first name of other people in the chat.
Employers may use the chat room to deliver a presentation or host an informal question
and answer session.

Q: How can I request a private chat with an employer?

A: An employer may invite you to a private one on one video chat. Attendees can also
request a private video chat with an employer. Private chat is at the discretion of the
employer. Please note that to utilize these features, you must be logged in on your
desktop or laptop using the most up to date version of Google Chrome or Firefox.

Q: How can I get help during the Virtual Job Fair?

A: Visit the P4E Career Advising booth during the Virtual Fair for help navigating the event
and coaching on how to engage with employers. Career Advisors will be available to
answer your questions and support you.

For help leading up to the event, please contact mycareerservices@conestogac.on.ca

Email: mycareerservices@conestogac.on.ca
Website:  mycareer.conestogac.on.ca
Phone: 519-748-5220 ext. 2298
Room 1A105, Student Life Centre, Doon Campus