Career Fairs

A virtual career fair on the Military Spousal Employment Network (MSEN) offers military spouses of currently serving CAF members and Veterans the chance to connect one-on-one with MSEN employer partners. It's an opportunity to discuss employment needs, showcase skills, and make valuable connections. 

Connections can be made via chat, audio, and/or video and happen in increments of 15 minutes. This platform helps you shine bright and advance your career! 

• Spouses or partners of active CAF member (Regular force and Reserves) 
• Spouses or partners of fallen CAF member 
• Spouses or partners of Veterans 

The virtual career fair is a great avenue to connect with representatives from the participating organizations and learn about the various roles they are looking to fill, their hiring practices and organization culture. Think of it like a flash interview where you can showcase your experience and skills!

• Convenience: Participating from the comfort of your home or anywhere you have a secure internet connection provides convenience, eliminating the need for travel and saving both time and money.
• Broader reach: A virtual career fair also allows you to connect with a broader and more diverse pool of employers from across Canada, different sectors and industries, thereby increasing your chances of finding the right opportunity. 
• Efficient Networking: Connect with representatives from different sectors and industries, streamlining your job hunt. Maximize your appointment by preparing your “elevator speech” and showcasing your necessary skills for the roles you’re interested in applying.
• Inside Scoop: Having access to the list of participating employers enables you to research the employers ahead of time and make a strong impression.
• Cost Savings: Avoid expenses related to travel, accommodation, and other logistics, making the job search process more affordable.

Yes, you can! Our virtual career fairs are designed to be inclusive and informative for everyone, regardless of your current job search status. Each virtual career fair provides ample time to gather information, browse opportunities, and book your 15-minute appointments to discuss them further. You can also chat with representatives to get advice on how to best move forward.

If you are not currently seeking employment, we highly recommend attending the employer spotlights, where organizations present their mission, culture, and values. These sessions provide valuable insights and can help you understand different companies better.

Regardless of where you are in your career journey, you are always welcome at our MSEN events.
 

We strive to offer a fully bilingual experience and actively encourage MSEN employers partners to communicate in both English and French. However, the language of communication ultimately lies with the employer. 

Additionally, it is important to recognize that language practices can vary significantly by province and employer. 

There is no cost to participate in any of our virtual events and programs.

Our next virtual career fair is just around the corner – be sure to register!  To learn more about upcoming events and view a list of participating employers, head over to our events page.  We can’t wait to see you there!

Preparing for the virtual career is a great idea! Ensure your profile is up to date, this way employers won't miss out on a star like you! 

To update your profile, click on your name on the upper right and click "Edit Profile".  Please note this may take a few seconds. Edit the appropriated fields as necessary. 

Don’t forget to upload your latest resume and add a profile photo to help ensure you get noticed. Once you’re done with your updates, click the “Save”.

Do your research and learn about the employers participating in the virtual career fair by visiting their booth in the “MSEN Employers” tab.

The number of employers varies and depends on the organization’s need at the time the event is being hosted.

You can either go to the employer booth to see their list of vacant jobs or click on the “Search Jobs” tab to access the job board and see all of vacant jobs for all MSEN employer partners.

The job board allows you to use a variety of filters; save jobs and apply to later; set job alerts; and see your past job applications, all in one spot.

If you require more information on the job board, head over to the MSEN FAQs.

Did you know that you can connect with the MSEN employers outside of the employer spotlight? Simply, choose the employer you want to connect with, click the “Contact Us” tab inside their respective booth and connect with them accordingly. 

We host virtual events throughout the year. They range from dedicated events for individual employers to multi-employer events.

Be sure to keep an eye out on our website, sign up for our newsletter, or follow us on Facebook to be kept in the loop.   

 For our latest offerings, Subscribe to our Newsletter, visit CFMWS | Employment for military spouses | CFMWS, or follow us on Facebook.

An employer spotlight is a 15-minute presentation where selected employers showcase their organization, discussing their mission, values, culture, and current staffing needs. Candidates can ask questions via the chat box, as the format is a Zoom webinar with participants' cameras and mics off. 

This session provides a great opportunity to learn about potential employers and engage with them directly.

You will learn valuable insights about the unique atmosphere and values that define participating organizations; culture; specific initiatives, events, or values that contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment.

Additionally, organizations are encouraged to share in what ways they are a military-friendly work environment and how they can support the military-connected lifestyle. 

Yes, of course! You are welcome to join the employer spotlights if you are interested in learning more about various employers or at the gathering stage of your job search. 

You never know, you may find your dream job after attending a spotlight. 

Mainly, it can be helpful to: 

• Gather information about an employer’s culture, values, vision, and mission 
• Learn about ways employers support the military-connected community’s employment
• Make connections with the right people, for example recruiters and employer representatives!
• Ask questions! This is an excellent way to get your questions answered live.  

We strive to offer a fully bilingual experience and actively encourage MSEN employers to communicate in both English and French. However, the language of communication ultimately lies with the employer.

Additionally, it is important to recognize that language practices can vary significantly by province and employer.

• Spouse or partner of an active CAF member (Regular force and Reserves)
• Spouse or partner of a fallen CAF member
• Spouse or partner of a Veteran

There’s no cost to participate in any of our virtual events and programs.

The employer spotlight is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable knowledge about the MSEN employer organization’s strength, values, culture, what makes their organization a great place to work, and what supports they provide for military spouses. It’s also a great avenue to connect with recruiters and address any questions you have.

Preparing for employer spotlights is a great idea! Visit the Employer Spotlight tab to see the list of participating employers. Do your research and learn about the employers participating in the virtual career fair by visiting their booth in the “MSEN Employers” tab and come prepared with a list of questions to ask the presenter.

If you plan to speak with employers that also have representatives at the virtual career fair, ensure your profile and resume is up to date, this way employers won't miss out on a star like you!

To update your profile click on your name on the upper right and click "Edit Profile".  Please note this may take a few seconds. Edit the appropriated fields as necessary. 

Don’t forget to upload your latest resume and add a profile photo to help ensure you get noticed. Once you’re done with your updates, click the “Save."
 

The number of employers varies and depends on the organization’s need at the time the event is being hosted.

Did you know that you can connect with the MSEN employers outside of the employer spotlight? Simply, choose the employer you want to connect with, click the “Contact Us” tab inside their respective booth and connect with them accordingly.

We host virtual events throughout the year. They range from dedicated events for individual employers to multi-employer events. 

Be sure to keep an eye out on our website, sign up for our newsletter, or follow us on Facebook to be kept in the loop.   

For our latest offerings, subscribe to our Newsletter, visit CFMWS, and follow us on Facebook.

If you experience technical difficulties, try leaving and rejoining the Microsoft Teams meeting and verify that your internet connection is stable. We recommend joining the event a few minutes early to test your audio and connection settings.

If you continue to experience issues, please contact us at employment.emploi@cfmws.com with a brief description of the problem, and a member of our team will assist you as soon as possible.