Career Fairs
Career Fairs
Fall 2026 Career Fairs
Work Study, On Campus, and Part Time Jobs Fair
August 26th, 11am-1pm | Pierson Auditorium
STEM Career Fair
September 15th, 10am-2pm | Swinney Recreation Center
Job and Internship Fair
September 29th, 10am-1pm | Pierson Auditorium
Nursing Career Fair
October 6th, 10:30am-1:30pm | Pierson Auditorium
We offer career fairs for these industries
- Nursing
- Education
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Health Care and Life Sciences
- Civic, Nonprofit, and Government
- Science, Computing, Engineering, and Mathematics
How do I prepare to attend a career fair?
- Register on Handshake and check your student email for updates
- Review event details to know what to expect during the career fair
- Research the companies that are attending
- Practice your pitch, including how to introduce yourself, sharing your pertinent experiences expressing your interest in the company
- Plan what you will wear - visit the Style Studio if you need clothing for the event
- Bring several printed copies of your resume, your portfolio (if applicable) and a note pad to the event
- Connect with the employer on LinkedIn - use the LinkedIn QR code during the event
- Schedule a 1:1 appointment with a career coach on Handshake
- Attend a Career Fair Prep event
After the career fair
Follow up by email or LinkedIn message to thank the employer for their time and ask to reconnect to discuss an opportunity that sparked your interest. Be sure to share a tailored resume for the position you are pursuing.