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Recruit at DeGroote

The recruitment process is unique to each organization. DeGroote’s Career and Professional Development (CPD) team is committed to ensuring we connect you with the right candidate every time.

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Recruit DeGroote Talent

A strong employer brand helps students understand what makes your organization unique. Partner with us to connect with talented students, share your culture and opportunities and build meaningful engagement on campus. Explore the opportunities below to strengthen your campus presence and connect with DeGroote students.

Co-op Networking Night (January)

This annual event will allow you to connect with DeGroote students from all our Co-op programs and allows employers to share co-op opportunities with seeking students, make one-on-one connections and showcase their organization as an employer of choice.

Information Sessions

A direct opportunity for employers to build brand awareness, showcase their organization and career opportunities, and engage with high-potential undergraduate and master’s students in a targeted setting. Sessions enable employers to connect with talent aligned to their needs, share insights about their teams and roles, and begin developing a strong recruitment pipeline. Sessions may be delivered virtually or in person at our Hamilton or Burlington campuses.

Corporate Tours

Work with our office to help you organize a corporate tour. A corporate tour is an excellent way to showcase your organization, office space, business leaders, and for students to experience the company culture.

Alumni Coffee Chats

A meaningful opportunity for alumni to strengthen their connection with the DeGroote community, share their professional experiences, and support the development of the next generation of business talent. These informal, Q&A-focused conversations allow alumni to engage with a small group of 5–10 students, offering insights into their career journey, industry, and professional growth. Open to all DeGroote students or targeted to specific programs, Coffee Chats are one hour in duration, held virtually or in person, and scheduled around the alumnus’ availability. The coffee is on us!

Mock Interviews

Interested in volunteering? Mock interviews are a great way to give back while connecting with DeGroote students. Employers and alumni have the opportunity to engage directly with students through realistic mock interview sessions, helping them practice their interview skills while providing immediate, constructive feedback to support their professional development. These small-group experiences foster meaningful connections, build student confidence, and help prepare them for future recruitment opportunities. Each year, both students and participants share outstanding feedback about the event.

Industry Panels

A moderated panel with experts across various industries and different business areas focusing on sharing their experience and educating students on industry best practices, trends, and careers.

Speed Networking

An exciting opportunity to build meaningful connections with DeGroote students in a dynamic, high-energy networking environment. This event allows employers and alumni to engage with multiple students in a structured, small-group setting. During the event, two alumni or employer representatives are seated at each table with 4–5 students for 10–15-minute networking rounds. Student groups rotate throughout the evening, providing participants with exposure to a diverse range of talent and perspectives. The event concludes with 30 minutes of open networking, offering additional opportunities for deeper conversations and connections.

Campus Career Fair

An exciting opportunity to connect with talented McMaster University students from across all faculties in one of the largest career events on campus. The Campus Career Fair allows employers to promote their organization, build brand awareness, and engage directly with students seeking full-time, co-op, internship, and part-time opportunities. This high-visibility event provides a valuable platform to identify prospective candidates, build relationships, and strengthen your future talent pipeline.

Student Clubs

DeGroote’s undergraduate and graduate student clubs offer a variety of opportunities for employers and alumni to engage with students, increase brand visibility, and support student development through sponsorship, networking, events, and other partnership initiatives. To learn more about available opportunities and connect with a club that aligns with your goals, please contact us.

Looking to connect with DeGroote students outside of traditional recruitment?

Experiential Learning – Academic (ELA) 

Experiential Learning – Academic (ELA) connects organizations with DeGroote students through faculty-supervised projects that address real business needs while supporting academic learning outcomes.

Workplace Projects 

Partner with students to tackle organizational, community, or industry challenges. Students apply their knowledge to deliver insights, recommendations, and solutions that support your objectives.

Applied-Research Projects 

Engage students in research that explores business questions, analyzes data, and generates evidence-based insights to inform decision-making.

Case Competitions 

Present a business challenge and gain fresh perspectives from student teams as they develop creative, practical solutions in a competitive environment.

Capstone Projects 

Collaborate with senior students as they apply the knowledge gained throughout their degree to address complex business issues and opportunities.

What Employers Gain Through ELA 

• Support for strategic projects and business initiatives.

• Fresh perspectives and innovative thinking.

• Meaningful engagement with emerging talent.

• Stronger connections with DeGroote students, faculty, and the McMaster community

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Build Your Campus Brand with DeGroote

Looking to increase your visibility, strengthen student engagement and attract top talent? Our Employer Development team can help you create a customized campus engagement strategy aligned with your recruitment and employer branding goals.

Whether you’re new to DeGroote or looking to expand your presence, we’ll work with you to identify the most effective opportunities — from networking events and information sessions to alumni engagement and experiential learning initiatives.

Connect with our team to explore how we can help you build meaningful connections with DeGroote students and maximize your impact on campus.

Ready to get started? Contact our Employer Development team today.

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