Career & Internship Fairs
Attending a Fair
At a fair, you can discover a job you didn't know existed, learn which skills you need for specific positions, and network with a variety of companies. At the same time, employers can learn more about who you are and how you could fit in with their company.
You can register for fairs and learn more about which companies are attending on Handshake. Check out our Tips for Fair Success for how to make the most of your experience.
Some Career Success fairs are conducted virtually through the Handshake Virtual Fair Platform. For more information on how to use the platform, check out the resources below:
Additional reminders and tips if you want to participate in a Handshake Virtual Career Fair:
- Update your Handshake profile and check your profile privacy settings
- Prepare for the day of the event
- Dress in professional attire
- Have your talking points and resume ready
- Make sure your technology is working
- Plan ahead and sign up for employer sessions in advance
Please note registration opens two weeks prior to the event start date (unless indicated otherwise). Click on the links below to register.
Fall Fairs
Registration will open as we approach the Fairs
2023 Meet the Firms Virtual Career & Internship Fair
Sept 20th, 2023 | 10 am - 1 pm | Virtual
Students in Business, Management or Economics, want to meet with representatives virtually? Meet the Firms Career & Internship Fair will introduce you to accounting firms and government entities so you can explore your career opportunities in accounting! Accounting recruiting cycles end in the Fall, so don’t miss out on this great opportunity!
Registrations starts on Sept 13th, until then you can RSVP here!
2023 Student Employment & Work-Study Fair
Sept 27th, 2023 | 10 am - 12:30 pm | Quarry Plaza
Looking for an on-campus and/or work-study role? Network with on-campus departments actively searching for new student employees, including a key focus on employers offering work-study positions. Students from all class levels and disciplines are encouraged to attend.
2023 UCSC Silicon Valley Career & Internship Fair
Oct 10th, 2023 | 4 pm - 7:30 pm | Silicon Valley Campus (Extension)
You're invited to join us for this NEW and IN-PERSON recruiting opportunity for students in AI, Games, Human Computer Interaction, NLP and/or VLSI programs to meet with Silicon Valley employers and recruiters to explore internship and career opportunities.
2023 Fall Engineering and Technology Career & Internship Fair
Oct 11th, 2023 | 11 am - 3 pm | Baskin Engineering Courtyard
If you are interested in pursuing a career in tech or engineering, then take advantage of this opportunity to meet recruiters from companies looking to fill various positions (both technical and non-technical). Learn more about internships and full-time career opportunities. Undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent alumni are all welcome to attend!
2023 Social Science and Public Service Career & Internship Fair
Oct 19th | 11 am - 3 pm | In-Person (Venue TBD)
Undergraduate and graduate students and recent alumni interested in pursuing a career in the Social Sciences are welcome to attend. Get the chance to meet representatives seeking to share insight into their career and internship opportunities in the field. Come take essential steps toward laying the foundation for your future career and potentially even land an interview!
2023 Fall Virtual Career & Internship Fair
Oct 24th 2023 | 10 am - 2 pm | Virtual via Handshake
Undergraduate and graduate students and recent alumni interested in pursuing careers in all industries are welcome to attend. Get the chance to meet recruiters from all industries/firms seeking to fill positions from a wide variety of company representatives and hiring managers looking to fill both internship, full-time, and part-time roles. Come take essential steps toward laying the foundation for your future career and potentially even land an interview!
This is a great opportunity for a "mini-interview" during individual sessions -- come prepared!
Or attend a group session to learn more about individual companies and their internship and full-time openings.
2023 Graduate and Professional School Fair
Nov 9th, 2023 | 11 am - 3 pm | In-Person (Venue TBD)
Undergraduate and graduate students and recent alumni interested in pursuing continuing education opportunities are welcome to attend. Get the chance to meet admission representatives seeking to share insight into their respective graduate and professional school programs and discuss ways in which to stand out in the application process. You can participate in one or both days of the career fair at any time.
Winter Fairs
*TBA*
Spring Fairs
*TBA*
Questions? Contact the Career Success events and recruiting team at slugtalent@ucsc.edu.
