The Bank of Montreal hosts recruitment fairs at their downtown head office and at their suburban Institute for Learning training facility in partnership with ACCES, an employment services resource centre for newcomers. A panel of BMO employees provide an overview of the bank's history and operations, and new Canadian BMO employees describe their experiences looking for work in Canada. New Canadians in attendance then participate in networking and interviewing sessions, ask questions about career opportunities at the bank, and learn about the bank's hiring process.
The bank also participates in ACCES' Speed Mentoring program, which is designed to help new Canadian jobseekers develop their networking skills. Newcomer professionals meet with BMO human resources personnel for coaching sessions that rotate every 10 minutes. New Canadians receive one-on-one interview coaching, resume advice and other constructive feedback from senior-level BMO employees, and also collect resumes from participants.
"I am grateful for the feedback from the BMO team. I appreciate that they recognize my skill set and career preferences, and are willing to match these with an appropriate job position at the bank. This says alot about how BMO supports employees' careers in the long-term."
— Attendee, BMO Recruitment Event for New Canadians
