The Waterloo Pharmacy Career Fair is an annual event held to connect our graduating students with potential employers from a variety of organizations and practice settings.
WHO CAN ATTEND: Open to Rx2025 pharmacy students and registered employers
WHEN: Wed. November 20, 2024 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
WHERE: In-person at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy on the 1st and 2nd floor corridors.
10A Victoria Street South, Kitchener, ON, N2G 1C5
Located downtown Kitchener at the Health Sciences Campus (not University of Waterloo Main Campus)
By completing the registration form and attending the Career Fair, your registration details (e.g. name, email address, geographic areas of interest) will be shared with all organizations that register for this event.
Rx2025 Recruitment Director, Samantha Ung
Samantha Ung (she/her) is part of the Rx2027 cohort, but has accepted the role of Rx2025 Recruitment Director. As part of her role, Sam aims to be the bridge between potential employers and graduating Waterloo Pharmacy students, ensuring that students are informed about job opportunities and provided with relevant details regarding the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) licensing examinations. The Recruitment Director is also responsible for planning and coordinating recruitment events, including the annual Career Fair alongside Experiential staff, as well as organizing lunch-and-learn sessions, dinners, and employer information sessions. Lastly, the Recruitment Director supports both the Graduation Committee and the Yearbook Committee as an active member. If you see her on campus, feel free to say hello!
Getting the Most Out of the Career Fair
The following resources have been curated to help you prepare for the Career Fair:
- How to Build a Great LinkedIn Profile (LinkedIn)
- Major Sections of a Resume (uWaterloo CareerHub – log in with your WatIAM credentials).
- The Ups and Downs of the Elevator Speech (Pharmacy Times)
- Sample Questions to Ask Interviewers/Recruiters (York University)
- Writing a Thank You Email After Career Fair (Indeed)
WaterlooWorks Job Board
There are many places you can look for jobs. Employers who are seeking to hire Waterloo students and graduates can post jobs directly on WaterlooWorks. For more information, please visit Hiring Graduating Students and Alumni.
Last Updated: November 15, 2024