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Resources for International Students
This resource section will provide you with an overview of what the platform will look like, tools to help you prepare for your job search and network
effectively with employers. There are a few things you should be aware of and prepare for before participating in the event:
Update your resume and cover letter. If you have a copy of it in (.pdf ) format, it will be much easier to upload and present to employers.
Prepare for interview questions. There will not be time for employers to interview you during the job fair, but they may ask some pre-screening questions.
Keep your chat sessions professional, brief and ask if you can follow-up with the employer after the job fair.
Provide an actual email that you frequently use. You have the ability to download information and resources from the job fair and they are sent to your email.
If chat lines are long with a booth exhibitor. You can log back into the event after hours and send the employer an email.
Navigation of the event is very quick and easy. Make sure you visit all the areas of the event and collect as much information as you can.
Virtual Job Fair Features
The event will have many opportunities for you to gather valuable career information, discover job opportunities in the province and network with employers.
Auditorium: You can watch career-related videos and presentations on-demand.
Exhibit Hall: This is where the employers and select government departments have booths set up for you to visit. If you have a question or would like to discuss employment opportunities with a representative, you can network with someone via text chat in real time (during live event hours).
Resource Lounge: You can download resources to help you with your job search.
WorkingNB: Explore the programs and services available to job seekers and employers through the Department of Post Secondary Education, Training and Labour's Employment Development offices.
Other features: There are maps to help you with navigation, online help desk if you have questions and a few interesting surprises you will have to visit the job fair to discover.
Additional Resources
Cover Letter Sample
Resume Checklist
Interview Tips
New Brunswick Labour Market Information
Connect with an Employment Development Office in your Region
Job Fair Preparation Checklist
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it free to participate in the virtual job fair and use Magnet?
A: Yes. The Department of Post Secondary Education, Training and Labour (Employment and Continuous Learning Branch) has made these tools available at no cost to
employers and job seekers. All you have to do is register for the virtual job fair and the Magnet platform to start using them.
Q: Can anyone use these tools?
A: Yes. You should be legally entitled to work in New Brunswick (or in the process of obtaining a work visa) to live and work in the province.
Q: What kinds of information will I need to provide and how will that information be stored/shared?
A: All information provided (names, contact information, etc) is kept strictly confidential. You will not receive any third-party contact via email or otherwise by using these tools. For more information about the Province of New Brunswick’s Privacy Policy, please follow the link at the bottom of the webpage.
Additional Job Search Tools
How can this benefit job seekers? Five quick steps to get started.
Another job search tool that job seekers can use to make it easier to find the job they are best suited for is the Magnet platform. It works independently from the virtual job fair, but is another effective tool in your job search strategy. You can post your resume and find employers looking for you specific skill sets. You can communicate directly with recruiters and respond to postings sent specifically to you.
Sign up now and add your resume. Finding the right job for you just got a lot easier.
