The Winter Term at Queen’s started just a few weeks ago but it is already time for students to start considering their options for the summer.

“At Queen’s we have a number of helpful resources available for students to gain valuable information and make connections in their search for summer employment” says Cathy Keates, Director of Career Services.

A pair of job fairs will be on campus this week, offering attendees a chance to meet up with a wide range of organizations and recruiters.

The Summer Opportunities Fair will be held in the Queen’s Centre and the ARC Atrium on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 10:30 am-3:30 pm, with 40 organizations setting up booths. At the event, students can also get resume help and career advice from Career Services experts before connecting with potential employers.

The Engineering and Technology Fair will be set up in Grant Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 10:30 am-3:30 pm, with more than 40 organizations in attendance. This fair is geared toward students and organizations with an engineering, computing, or technical focus but also offers a resume clinic, student prep area and career advising for free.

Away from the fairs, Career Services has recently started a series of free summer job workshops to prepare students for the job search, with a focus on skills and experience development.

Drop-in career advising is also available at the Career Services offices (Gordon Hall, third floor), Monday to Thursday 1:30-3:30 pm, no appointment required, where students can ask an advisor any questions they may have about the job search.

Another opportunity available to students looking to stay in Kingston is the Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP), which offers on-campus summer jobs that provide valuable experiences for undergraduates.  Applications are due Feb. 9.

Job seekers can also take their search online through the Summer Jobs webpage, which provides links to a range of resources such as the Ontario Summer Jobs program.

For more information visit the Career Services website.