First Impressions – Hiring for Industry Event: Student Information

Overview

Connect with employers from a variety of industries through an afternoon of speed-interviews at RRC Polytech’s 12th annual First Impressions – Hiring for Industry event!

This is a great opportunity to meet industry professionals, explore career options, and potentially secure employment or a co-op position.

If you’re scheduled for interviews, you’ll be granted an excused absence from class to attend.

The event takes place on Wednesday, February 11 at the Notre Dame Campus – North Gym.

Programs Involved

Students from the following programs will be participating in the First Impressions event:

Business

Applied Accounting
Business Accountancy
Business Administration
Business Management
Professional Sales and Strategic Marketing (formerly Commerce Industry Sales and Marketing)

Information Technology

Application Development and Delivery (formerly Business Information Technology)
Data Science and Machine Learning
Full Stack Web Development
Information Security
IT Operations

Note: Eligibility to participate may vary by program. Please check with your program area to confirm whether you’re eligible to attend.

Steps to Participate

To be considered for an interview at First Impressions, you must first apply to one or more job postings labeled “First Impressions” on RRC Polytech’s career portal, Career Bridge. These postings may include entry-level or advanced roles, full-time or part-time, co-op or career positions, and may represent current or future opportunities.

Note: Applying does not automatically register you for the event. If selected, you will receive an interview invitation. To participate in the event, you must accept the invitation and book an interview time slot through Career Bridge.

Attend a First Impressions prep session
Attend a First Impressions prep session to learn more about the event, including the application and selection process, and what to expect on the day of the event. Please see schedule below.
Review First Impressions job postings
On November 24, log in to Career Bridge and under Career Job Postings, use the keywords “First Impressions” to search for First Impressions job postings
Submit your applications
Create applications tailored to each job posting you are interested in and submit them by January 8
Book your interviews
On January 30, if you have been invited to interview, you can schedule them straight from your Career Bridge Dashboard
Attend the event
On February 11, attend the event and give the employers a great first impression! You will be granted an excused absence from class to attend your scheduled interview(s).

Application and Interview Process

On November 24, log into your RRC Hub student account and click the Career Bridge icon and search for First Impressions job postings by using the keywords “First Impressions” under Career Job Postings. Submit your tailored applications for each job posting you are interested in by January 8.

Note: For more detailed information on how to apply for First Impressions job postings, register for First Impressions prep sessions via Career Bridge > Events & Workshops.

Information and AMA (Ask Me Anything) Sessions

Information and AMA (Ask Me Anything) sessions are an opportunity for students to ask specific questions related to the First Impressions – Hiring For Industry event.

Before attending a session, students are encouraged to watch the informational videos available on the Career Services LEARN site.

Watch the informational videos on LEARN

Open the Career Services LEARN site.
Click the blue Enroll in Course button.
Go to: Course Content > Content > Events > First Impressions Hiring for Industry

Information and AMA Session Dates

November 3, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
November 3, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
December 8, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
December 8, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
January 7, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
January 7, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
February 9, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
February 9, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Information and AMA session dates are subject to change.

Register for Information and AMA Sessions

Log into RRC Hub and click the Career Bridge icon
Click the “Events & Workshops” link on the left menu
From the calendar, click the session you would like to register for
Click the blue “Register for this event” button

Application Reviewing Period

After January 8, employers will review the submitted resumes and select the applicants they wish to interview via Career Bridge. Students who have been selected to interview will receive a notification via their academic email. Interview invitations will also appear on the Career Bridge Dashboard.

As employers have only 17 interview slots, it is extremely important for your cover letter and resume to be professional and tailored to each position.

For assistance in preparing a professional cover letter and resume, contact RRC Polytech’s Career Services at careerservices@rrc.ca.

Important: By accepting a scheduled interview with an employer, you have promised to show up. If something changes for you, it is your responsibility to let the employer know as soon as possible so that the interview slot is not wasted and your reputation is not tarnished. Please note that the first interviews will begin promptly at 11:15am.

Accessibility

RRC Polytech is committed to providing barrier-free access to information, educational programs, services and facilities. If you require accessibility-related accommodations for this event, please contact firstimpressionsinfo@rrc.ca. Requests should be made by February 4, 2026.

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