Information for Employers
Welcome employers, alumni, and graduate school admissions representatives! We're so excited to connect with you. Please see the following list of upcoming career fairs coming to our campus this fall.
For all questions about determining the ideal fair for your recruitment needs, please contact Kelsey Williams at [email protected].
Fall 2024 Career Fairs (Hosted by UCS)
Part-Time Job Fair - August 29, 2024
Calling all part-time job employers with off-campus and on-campus opportunities!
Join us at our upcoming Part-Time Job Fair! This is a fantastic opportunity for employers to connect with a large pool of talented candidates seeking part-time employment. Whether you're looking to fill immediate vacancies or build a pipeline of potential hires, this event provides the perfect platform to meet and engage with motivated job seekers. Register now to secure your spot and showcase your organization to top-notch talent!
Location:
- Student Union Great Hall from 3:00-6:00PM.
Registration Fees:
- $350 - Standard For-Profit Organizations
- $150 - Non-Profit/Government Organizations
- $100 - UNC Chapel Hill On-Campus Employer (Academic, Non-Academic, or Work Study)
- Note: The flat fee covers two representatives at no extra cost. Any additional representative beyond the initial two will incur an additional charge of $75 each, with a maximum of four representative allowed.
Registration Deadline:
- Early Bird Registration: June 17--July 1
- Regular Registration: July 1--August 15
- Note: We will start invoicing employers on July 1.
Payment Deadline:
- August 15th, 2024 at 5:00PM.
How to Register:
- Click here to register!
All Industries Job & Internship Fair - September 11, 2024
Join us for the All Industries Job and Internship Fair, a premier event tailored for college students eager to launch their careers! This dynamic fair offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with top employers across sectors, from tech and finance to healthcare and the arts. Explore a wide range of internships and full-time positions and network with industry professionals. Whether you're seeking to gain practical experience, secure your first job, or explore various career paths, this fair is your gateway to a bright future. Don't miss out on the chance to shape your career journey!
Location:
- Rams Head Recreation Center from 10:00AM-3:00PM.
Registration Fees:
- $600 - Standard For-Profit Organizations
- $350 - Non-Profit/Government Organizations
- Note: The flat fee covers two representatives at no extra cost. Any additional representatives beyond the initial two will incur an additional charge of $75 each, with a maximum of four representatives allowed.
- Note: If you register for both the Science and Tech Fair and the All Industries Job and Internship Fair, we offer a 50% discount on the Science and Tech Fair!
Registration Deadline:
- Early Bird Registration: June 17--July 1
- Regular Registration: July 1--September 1
- Note: We will start invoicing employers on July 1.
Payment Deadline:
- September 8th, 2024 at 5:00PM.
How to Register:
- Click here to register!
Science & Tech Fair - September 12, 2024
Dive into the future at the Science and Tech Fair, an exciting event designed for college students passionate about innovation and discovery! This fair brings together leading companies and cutting-edge startups from the realms of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Connect with industry pioneers and explore groundbreaking internships and job opportunities. Whether you're aspiring to revolutionize tech, advance scientific research, or embark on an engineering career, this fair is your platform to network, learn, and launch your professional journey. Join us and be part of the next wave of scientific and technological advancements!
Location:
- Rams Head Recreation from 10:00AM-3:00PM.
Registration Fees:
- $600 - Standard For-Profit Organizations
- $350 - Non-Profit/Government Organizations
- Note: The flat fee covers two representatives at no extra cost. Any additional representatives beyond the initial two will incur an additional charge of $75 each, with a maximum of four representatives allowed.
- Note: If you register for both the Science and Tech Fair and the All Industries Job and Internship Fair, we offer a 50% discount on the Science and Tech Fair!
Registration Deadline:
- Early Bird Registration: June 17--July 1
- Regular Registration: July 1--September 1
- Note: We will start invoicing employers on July 1.
Payment Deadline:
- September 8th, 2024 at 5:00PM.
How to Register:
- Click here to register!
NC Master's and Doctoral Fair - November 7, 2024
**This Career Fair is for employers seeking to hire graduate students, PhD candidates, postdoc, and professional school students**
This is the 24th Annual NC Master's and Doctoral Career Fair hosted by Duke University, NC State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Charlotte, UNC-Greensboro, and Wake Forest University. This event continues to grow due to the participation of employers/organizations and the over 500 advanced degree candidates that usually attend each year. The event attracts diverse talent throughout the state and region. This is a great opportunity to share opportunities ranging from internships, postdoctoral and full-time positions for Master's, PhD Candidates, and postdocs.
Location:
- Virtual on Handshake!
How to Register:
- Click here to register!
NC Graduate, Law, and Professional School Fair - November 7, 2024
**This fair is for admissions reps seeking undergrad and graduate students who desire to continue their education in a graduate program, law, or professional school**
Join us for the 2024 Graduate, Law, & Professional School Fair, hosted virtually via Handshake by Davidson College, NC State, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Wilmington, and Wake Forest University on Thursday, November 7, from 1-6 p.m. This collaborative event allows representatives to participate in one comprehensive fair instead of four separate ones, optimizing both time and financial investment. Participants can engage in unlimited one-on-one 10-minute chat sessions with personalized schedules, and host 30-minute information sessions with up to 50 students using Handshake or their own WebEx/Zoom links. Don't miss this opportunity to maximize your outreach and connect with a wide range of students in a single day!
Location:
- Virtual on Handshake; 1:00-6:00pm
How to Register:
- Click here to register!
Department-Based Career Fairs
Computer Science Department
Participation in these events is part of the UNC Computer Science Corporate Partners program only.
- September 10, 2024: Virtual UNC Computer Science Corporate Partners only: Fall 2024 Tech Career Fair - Virtual (NIGHT ONE). 6-8:30PM
- September 11, 2024: UNC Computer Science Corporate Partners only Fall 2024 Career Night: CodeConnect (NIGHT TWO) at the Student Union. 5:30-8:30PM
Registration link: Coming soon!
Contact Information: To learn more about student engagement opportunities within computer science, please email [email protected] for a consultation meeting and to learn more.
Economics Department Internship/Recruiting Fair
August 28, 2024: Economics Department Internship/Recruiting fair; Location: Student Union Great Hall. 10-1PM
We are eager to offer this opportunity to our students and to firms/companies like yours. Our event is targeted to Economics majors. There are over 1400 declared ECON majors at UNC, with over 450 students graduating each year with either a BA or BS degree in Economics. Many of our majors double major and/or minor in other complementary disciplines. We envision students participating in a “drop in” fashion, but we will ask them to register to indicate their interest.
You may have participated in a previous year, or this might be your first year joining us. Contact Donna if you’d like a “booth” (i.e., table) during this 2024 Economics Internship/Recruiting Fair. We hope to have up to 25 firms and expect 150+ students to attend
Contact Information: Please contact Donna Gilleskie at [email protected] to register and for more information
Parking: We have arranged for parking at the Morehead Planetarium Lot: 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Vouchers can be picked up at the event space.
Lunch: We’d like to offer you lunch after the student event. Please email Donna by Wednesday August 21 with the number and type of boxed lunches from Panera Bread.
Kenan Flager Undergraduate Business Program
September 13, 2024: Undergraduate Business Symposium. McColl Building. All day.
Since its founding in 1984, Symposium has evolved into a series of events across the month of September, culminating in the main networking event in which top students and companies have the opportunity to connect with each other, engage in meaningful ways, and ultimately grow professionally. Click the link above to learn more and register!
Contact Information: For more information, please contact Sarah Crockett at [email protected]
Student Athlete Career Fair
September 11, 2024: Student Athlete Career Fair; Location: Loudermilk Center. 6-8PM
Please consider attending the 2024 Student Athlete Career Fair, as we provide opportunities for our student-athletes to meet with perspective employers as they continue their career journey. It mandatory for juniors and seniors and highly recommended for first years and sophomores.
Contact Information: Please contact Cricket Lane [email protected] or 814-330-5351 if you have any questions. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at our Career Fair.
School of Nursing "Get Hired! Career Fair"
September 19, 2024: Get Hired! Career Fair; Location: Medical Biomolecular Research Building. 3-5PM
Meet with current nursing students about your organization and recruit top Carolina Nursing talent. Please note that participation in the Get Hired! Career Fair is open to UNC-Chapel Hill School of Nursing students only
Contact Information: Please contact Katella Silva at [email protected] with any questions.
Prepare for the Fair
First Steps for New Employers and Recruiters
If you are new to engaging with our office, welcome! All career, education, and networking fairs will be conducted either virtually or in person. Handshake is the main platform for UCS-facilitated fairs. UCS also promotes in-person fairs hosted by a consortium of schools and virtual fairs on Handshake and other platforms. Your first step will be to connect with us on Handshake and review our job posting policies. Please visit our Job and Internship Postings page to get connected and register for our upcoming career fairs.
Employers can engage with students through UCS-facilitated and department-based fairs and recruitment events. Various events occur throughout the academic year, some open to all majors and others specific to certain departments. For more information, contact UNC Chapel Hill’s department-based career offices.
Pre-Fair Volunteering
Interested in helping students prepare for the Career Fairs and Fall recruitment? Whether you are passionate about helping students grow in their career readiness or looking for ways to give back to your alma mater, we welcome you to sign up for our Pre-Fair events! This includes the following:
- Resume reviews
- Industry panels
- Mock interviews
- "Prepare for the Fair" workshop series
Maximize your Recruitment Efforts
The Employer Engagement Team is here to assist you with connecting with Carolina talent to meet your organizations' recruitment goals. We offer various career events and facilitate on-campus recruitment (OCR) opportunities.
Our office provides a variety of activities each semester that help your organization to engage with current students. If you're interested in participating in any of these activities, please complete the UCS Employer & Alumni Engagement/Volunteer Survey.
These activities include the following:
- On-Campus Interviews
- Tabling and Information Sessions
- Mock Interviews
- Career Treks
- Industry Snack and Chats
- Engaging with Student Organizations
- Micro-Internships
For on-campus interviews and tabling, please contact Kelsey Williams at [email protected].