Startup Open House Comes to Ottawa, Showcasing 57 Local Startups

Posted on Tuesday, September 18th, 2018

Time: September 20, 2018, 4 to 8 PM plus an after party 8 to 10:30 PM

Networking events are a great way to build connections and get a head start on your job search. It may be the strongest method—even if the person you’re directly interacting with isn’t hiring, they may know someone who is. It turns out that the key to job hunting is to get comfortable with networking in all forms. It will help establish you as a recognizable and trusted member of your industry, and bring you closer to great job opportunities. Read more on ways to find a job on our blog.

Event Benefits

Founded in 2013, Startup Open House has connected successful startups with the local community of job seekers (namely you, AC student). All you need to do to land your name on the guest list of this occasion is: register online, walk into the participating offices of the most exciting startups in your city, and explore. You can expect to visit five of the 57 available startups within the five hour time frame- that’s a lot of talent to rub elbows with! Everyone is invited to take advantage of this great opportunity and its benefits:

  • Discover startup companies and their products from inside their workplace.
  • Get a real feel of the startup culture and what you need to excel.
  • Connect and network with people passionate about building something new. Be inspired by their real-world stories of perseverance and successes. You may even gain a mentor!

Participate

So, how do you jump on this opportunity? It’s easy. Your first step is to register online, get your e-ticket to hop on the complimentary shuttle, and get ready discover. If you have any questions, feel free to check out their FAQ page (which is crazy informative!)

Useful tip: we recommend bringing a few copies of your shiny resume and a snazzy business card to impress future employers and maybe even gain a mentor.

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