Employer information sessions
Employer information sessions give you the chance to discuss career opportunities with interested and qualified candidates in a session that's devoted to your organization.
- Build your brand among students and alumni
- Interact with candidates through a question-and-answer period
- Leverage our expertise to target students from specific academic disciplines and levels of study
- Reach potential co-op students, interns and new grads across all faculties
When you book your employer information session through UBC Career Services, we work on your behalf to plan and promote your session in partnership with faculties, co-op departments and student associations. We also take care of coordinating services such as room booking, audio-visual equipment and catering.
What's included with an employer information session
The $250.00 fee (+ HST) includes:
- Classroom space set up with tables and chairs, located in proximity to target audience when possible
- Basic audio-visual equipment (projector, screen, laptop)
- Marketing and promotion of your information session to students
- Day-of-event support, including directional signage
- Member of Career Services staff available at event
- One complimentary job posting on CareersOnline
Optional services
The following options can be added to your information session at additional cost:
- Catering
- On-site audio-visual technician
- Conference room or space in certain locations such as the Student Union Building or Ponderosa Building
Please ask a Career Services representative about cancellation fees when you book your employer information session.
Requesting your employer information session
Information session requests for September 2012will open Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 9:00 am PST through our CareersOnline website
- Log in to UBC CareersOnline.
- Click on the Fairs and Info Sessions tab on the blue navigation bar.
- Click the "Rnformation Session" utab."
- Select the Add New button at the bottom of the page.
- Complete the form and click "Submit". The information provided in the form will be displayed to students.
- You will receive a follow-up message within 48 hours of your request submission. Confirmation of the location for your session may take up to 5 business days.
We require a minimum of two weeks notice when requesting an information session, in order to effectively promote your event.
Tips for planning your information session
Based on previous experience, we recommend the following guidelines your information sessions:
- Date: Monday to Thursday
- Time: 5:30 pm start time, lasting a maximum of two hours
- Format: Students appreciate a combination of presentation, Q&A and networking
Please note that due to exam schedules, the following periods are not ideal for employer information sessions:
2010/2011 Academic Year
- Term 1 exam period: December 7 to 21, 2010
- Term 2 mid-term break: February 14 to 18, 2011
- Term 2 exam period: April 11 to 28, 2011
2011/2012 Academic Year
- Term 1 exam period: December 6 to 20, 2011
- Term 2 mid-term break: February 20 to 24, 2012
- Term 2 exam period: April 11 to 25, 2012
Customized Employer Information Sessions
Interested in doing something a bit out of the ordinary? We can work with you to plan a unique on-campus recruitment event that will stand out to students. For example:
- Lunch-and-learns with guest speakers
- Wine and cheese networking events
- Less formal mixers focusing on interaction with students
- Speed dating style recruitment fairs
Questions about recruiting at UBC?
Jen Au, Consultant, On-Campus Recruitment
604.822.4012
jenny.au@ubc.ca
