Student Voices: What Drives Student Engagement with Employers?
What makes students show up for employer events—and what keeps them away? This panel features students sharing insights on what drives their engagement, how they prefer to connect with employers, and what strategies truly support their job search and career development.
Discussion Topics:
- What Works: The employer events and outreach strategies that stand out.
- Why Students Engage: Key factors influencing participation in recruitment activities.
- Beyond Hiring: Employer-led initiatives that provide lasting value.
- Building Relationships: How employers can create meaningful connections.
- Diversity & Inclusion: What students expect from employers in today’s job market.
Gain insights to enhance employer engagement and create more effective recruitment experiences for students.
Janell Ciemiecki
Employer Relations Manager, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Christian Fotang
University of Alberta (Biology)
Kayla Judge
University of Saskatchewan
Amber Cooper
MIT (Aerospace Engineering)
Taranjeet Singh
Sheridan College
Daniel Polanco Castro
Kansas State University