Welcome to
Get Hired at Home
A Free Virtual Career Development Expo for
Canada’s International Students and Alumni
HOW IT WORKS
About the Event
Do you want to stay, work and succeed in Canada?
Register for Devant’s free online, interactive expo GET HIRED AT HOME and access the tools and connections you need to professionally thrive.
We believe that there are 3 important stages to getting hired in Canada. This event will guide you through each step so that you can improve, practice and implement your job search tasks & goals.
PLANNING
Tuesday, June 1:
Online Workshop (1 hr)
Get introduced to the event platform and participating companies. Learn about the Canadian job market, employer research, and resume & cover letter writing.
PREPARATION
Thursday, June 3:
Online Workshop (1 hr)
Learn the latest elevator pitch, personal branding & interview skills so that you feel confident and prepared. Get access to the expo and begin submitting your job applications!
ACTION
Tuesday, June 8:
Get Hired Live Virtual Expo
The expo will be ‘live’ and chatbots turned off. Companies will reach out to successful candidates as well as host live webinars and Q&As. The Networking Cafe will open so you can connect with like-minded attendees.
EVENT PARTICIPANTS
Who you'll meet
Part 1: PLANNING
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Where? Zoom & YouTube (access links will be sent on May 31.)
When? Choose 1 of 4 time slots (8:30am, 12pm, 3pm or 6pm EST.)
- Welcome & introduction to Devant.
- Event schedule & platform demo.
- Introduction to participating companies & available job opportunities.
- How to dissect a job posting & tailor your resume.
- Industry & employer research tips.
BONUS: Live Immigration Q&A with a Canadian Immigration Lawyer
Part 2: PREPARATION
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Where? Zoom & YouTube (access links will be sent on June 2.)
When? Choose 1 of 4 time slots (8:30am, 12pm, 3pm or 6pm EST.)
- The power of networking.
- Elevator pitch & personal branding skills.
- Virtual interview etiquette.
You will be granted access to the virtual expo floor to explore the booths, implement your learnings and submit your job application(s).
*Submission deadline: Monday, June 7.*
Part 3: ACTION
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Where? Online (access link will be sent on June 3.)
When? 9am – 7pm EST (drop in any time)
- Live company / employer introduction webinars and Q&As.
- Employers reach-outs and interviews with successful candidates.
- Attendee Networking Cafe: 10am – 12pm and 4pm – 6pm
- Free 15-min MS Excel mini course & credential.
- Bite-sized career development videos.
- Live mock interviews & resume critiques.
- and much more!
Supported by:
THE TESTIMONIALS
Attendee Feedback
Facilitator’s Knowledge & Effectiveness
Relevance
of Content
Recommend
to a Friend
Overall
Assessment
EMPLOYERS, SCHOOLS & BRANDS
Want to get involved?
Hiring? Access 5,000+ top international candidates at ONE event to advance your inclusion & diversity goals,
and build your talent pipeline.
Not Hiring? Promote your company, products & services to this ever-growing international market.
Post-Secondary Education Institution? Share this valuable event with your students & alumni and promote your courses across Canada.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Us
Please do not hesitate to reach out to the Get Hired at Home team with any questions.
