Employer Information Sessions

Employer Information Sessions provide a strategic way to showcase your organization, promote your job opportunities to a targeted audience, and meet with our enthusiastic and talented students.

Why host an Employer Information Session:

  • Meet with talented and engaged candidates
  • Raise your profile and brand on campus by connecting with students from targeted programs and specific year levels
  • Promote upcoming and current new graduate, full-time, and co-op employment opportunities

Employer Information Sessions Include:

  • Logistical planning for the session provided by the Events Coordinator
  • Student registration system set-up and management
  • Virtual: Flexibility to use your organization's preferred video communication platform or the University of Guelph-supported platforms (MS Teams). 
  • In-person: Room booking in a space on campus
  • Promotion to students and faculty through a variety of channels, ensuring exposure
  • Final details information communicated in advance of the session including registration update
  • Day-of touchpoint with Event Coordinator to ensure success at your session
  • Online job postings on Experience Guelph 
  • Post-session follow-up with Event Coordinator
  • Cost: No cost
    • Note: Costs for some room bookings, access to the AV console, and hospitality are the responsibility of the employer

Employer Information Session Dates:

  • September to November
  • January to March
  • May to July

Note: There are peak times during each semester when students will be very busy with assignments, projects, and midterms.    


Session Length and Timing:

Employer Recruitment Sessions are typically booked for 1- 1½ hours.  Time of day can vary based on class schedules.  There is no 'best' time of day to host a session, however, we will work with you to find the best possible time of day.


If you require more information about hosting an Employer Information Session please contact: 

Jennifer Cowie, Events & Employer Development Coordinator