The Center for Career Development & Academic Exploration offers several outstanding job fairs every year. Whether you are hiring for part-time jobs, internships, or full-time positions, this is your opportunity to talk with a number of students in one central location.
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UPCOMING FAIRS (SPRING 2024)– Please pay close attention to the confirming email/invoice you receive when your registration has been approved by the career center as it will have specific information you need to prepare for your participation in the Job Fairs.
The Spring 2024 Job & Internship Fairs are comprised of two fair days and two interview days. Both fairs days are from 2-6pm in the Student Union Ballroom.
- Day 1 interviews will follow on 2/21 from 8am-4:30pm. You must register for these on the fair registration page on Handshake. The interview room fee is $50.
- Day 2 interviews will follow on 2/22 from 8am-4:30pm. You must register for these on the fair registration page on Handshake. The interview room fee is $50.
Registration fees are as follows:
- Corporate employers: $700 to attend one fair. $900 to attend both fairs. Interview room fees are $50 per day.
- Government and Non-profit employers: $350 to attend one fair. $450 to attend both fairs. Interview room fees are $50 per day.
FAIRS WILL GO LIVE HERE AND ON HANDSHAKE ON 12/1.
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Engineering Expo & Interview Day—Tues, March 5th & Wed, March 6th
Primarily for engineering co-ops and internships, the Engineering Expo serves all engineering undergraduate students and is put on by the Engineering Professional Practice office in the College of Engineering. Registration instructions for the Engineering Expo on 3/5 & 3/6 is shared on their website at https://www.coop.utk.edu/engineering-expo.
Questions about this fair can be directed to Katie Wiley, Assistant Director for Employer Development, at kwiley@utk.edu.
The Architecture & Design Fair 2024 is comprised of one fair day on Friday, February 9th.
FAIR WILL GO LIVE ON HANDSHAKE AND HERE SOON.
Questions about this fair can be directed to Julie Beckman, Director of Student Development and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the College of Architecture & Design, at julie.beckman@utk.edu.
The Education, Non-Profit, and Social Service Fair 2024 is comprised of one fair day on Tuesday, March 5th and is focused on K-12 education, non-profit, and social service positions, both full and part-time.
FAIR WILL GO LIVE HERE AND ON HANDSHAKE ON 12/1.
Questions about this fair can be directed to Mary Beth Woodward at mbrowde2@utk.edu.
Engineering Expo, Tuesday, March 5th in the Knoxville Convention Center at 701 Henley Street
Primarily for engineering co-ops and internships, the Engineering Expo serves all engineering undergraduate students and is put on by the Engineering Professional Practice office in the College of Engineering. Registration instructions for the Engineering Expo on 3/5 are shared on their website:
https://www.coop.utk.edu/engineering-expo.
Questions? Please email the Engineering Professional Practice Office at coop@utk.edu.
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Engineering & Tech Job and Internship Fair– Wednesday, 2/21 from 2-6pm in the Student Union Ballroom
This event focuses on students who are interested in organizations seeking Engineers and tech-related majors. It is targeted to students in the following majors/areas: Engineering, hard sciences like Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc., Agriculture Science areas, Technology-focused areas, and Mathematics. This is the only event that serves full-time/perm engineering and STEM employers and job seekers.
The Summer Experiences Fair 2024 is comprised of one fair day on Monday, April 1st. This fair is for camps, seasonal employers, and non-profits ONLY. All other employer registrations will be declined.
FAIR WILL GO LIVE HERE AND ON HANDSHAKE SOON.
Questions about this fair can be directed to Alexis Andershock, Assistant Director for Outreach, at aandershock@utk.edu.
The SEC & ACC Virtual Fair 2024 is comprised of one-day virtual fair. The fair is hosted through the virtual event host CareerEco. This will be the only all-majors virtual fair that is promoted to UTK students for Spring 2024.
Who is invited?
- Students & Alumni from 29 SEC & ACC Schools across all Majors & Degrees
- Candidates seeking Full-time, Intern, & Co-op jobs
- More than 2,500 jobseeker registrants in prior events
MORE DETAILS WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON.
Questions about this fair can be directed to Katie Wiley, Assistant Director for Employer Development, at kwiley@utk.edu.
PAST FAIRS (FALL 2023)– Please use these links to return to your fair registration if you have an outstanding payment.
Part-Time Job Fair Fall 2023, Tuesday, Aug. 29 from 2-5pm in the Student Union Ballroom
The Part-Time Job Fair is open to all students, both undergraduate and graduate who are looking for part-time or temporary employment on campus OR off campus while continuing their education. Employers, please register below if you are looking to hire these students.
VIEW MORE INFO AND REGISTER HERE
Contact Joann Jeter at jjeter@utk.edu if you have questions about publicizing part-time positions.
Meet the Firms Accounting Fair — Tuesday, Sep 12, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Please contact Courtney Pelzer (cpelzer@utk.edu) with any questions.
Engineering & STEM Job and Internship Fair, Monday, Sept. 18 from 2-6pm in the Student Union Ballroom
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT FOR EMPLOYER PARTICIPATION. TO BE ON OUR WAITLIST, PLEASE REGISTER AS NORMAL AT THE LINK BELOW. YOUR REGISTRATION WILL BE LEFT ON PENDING UNTIL A SPOT OPENS UP. Questions? Please email Katie Wiley at kwiley@utk.edu.
This year, the Fall 2023 Engineering & STEM Job & Internship Fair is being separated from our Fall Job Fair Week to encourage more student participation and streamline the Engineering & STEM events. This event focuses on students who are interested in organizations seeking Engineers and STEM-related majors. It is targeted to students in the following majors/areas: Engineering, hard sciences like Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc., Agriculture Science areas, Technology-focused areas, and Mathematics. This is the only event that serves full-time/perm engineering and STEM employers and job seekers.
VIEW MORE INFO AND REGISTER HERE
We also suggest you consider…
Engineering Expo & Interview Day—Tues, Sept 19th & Wed, Sept 20th
Primarily for engineering co-ops and internships, the Engineering Expo serves all engineering undergraduate students and is put on by the Engineering Professional Practice office in the College of Engineering. Registration instructions for the Engineering Expo on 9/19 & 9/20 will be shared in the coming days. You can stay up-to-date on their website at https://www.coop.utk.edu/engineering-expo.
Questions? Please email Katie Wiley at kwiley@utk.edu.
Engineering Expo, Tuesday, Sept. 19 from 1-4:30pm in the Knoxville Convention Center at 701 Henley Street
Primarily for engineering co-ops and internships, the Engineering Expo serves all engineering undergraduate students and is put on by the Engineering Professional Practice office in the College of Engineering. Registration instructions for the Engineering Expo on 9/19 is shared on their website: https://www.coop.utk.edu/engineering-expo.
Questions? Please email the Engineering Professional Practice Office at coop@utk.edu.
We also suggest you consider…
Engineering & STEM Job and Internship Fair– Monday, 9/18 from 2-6pm in the Student Union Ballroom
This year, the Fall 2023 Engineering & STEM Job & Internship Fair is being separated from our Fall Job Fair Week to encourage more student participation and streamline the Engineering & STEM events. This event focuses on students who are interested in organizations seeking Engineers and STEM-related majors. It is targeted to students in the following majors/areas: Engineering, hard sciences like Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc., Agriculture Science areas, Technology-focused areas, and Mathematics. This is the only event that serves full-time/perm engineering and STEM employers and job seekers.
Supply Chain Management Job and Internship Fair, Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 2-6pm in the Student Union Ballroom
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT FOR EMPLOYER PARTICIPATION. TO BE ON OUR WAITLIST, PLEASE REGISTER AS NORMAL AT THE LINK BELOW. YOUR REGISTRATION WILL BE LEFT ON PENDING UNTIL A SPOT OPENS UP. Questions? Please email Katie Wiley at kwiley@utk.edu.
This fair focuses on students/alumni who are in Supply Chain Management and related majors, including Marketing, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
VIEW MORE INFO AND REGISTER HERE
Questions? Please email Katie Wiley at kwiley@utk.edu.
Business, Retail, and Government Job and Internship Fair, Wednesday, Sept. 27 from 2-6pm in the Student Union Ballroom
This fair is for students/alumni of any major who are interested in working in these industries.
VIEW MORE INFO AND REGISTER HERE
Questions? Please email Katie Wiley at kwiley@utk.edu.
Herbert College of Agriculture Career Fair, Tuesday, Oct 3, 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm in the Student Union Ballroom
Communication & Information Job & Internship Fair, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in the Student Union Ballroom
Construction Science Career Fair, Thursday, Oct 19, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm in the Student Union Ballroom
Virtual Nursing Fair — Wednesday, Oct 25, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Handshake
VIEW MORE INFO AND REGISTER HERE
Questions? Please email STEM Career Coach, Amanda Yother, at ayother@utk.edu.
We are excited to host you at our recruitment events. Below are some resources you may find helpful.
Questions? Email Katie Wiley, Assistant Director for Employer Development, at kwiley@utk.edu.
Your registration includes a 6-foot table, two chairs, and surrounding space (approximately one ft. on either side of your table and two ft. behind) for four representatives (we encourage you to reserve an additional table if bringing five or more representatives). Displays should be no wider than six feet and must fit in your display area. Beverages and a light snack will be provided. Parking is provided, and instructions for parking locations will be sent out before the event.
Please refer to email sent after Handshake registration for more details.
** Information above not applicable for virtual career fairs. **
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Important – Please remember:
- Be sure to put the name of the event on the address label.
- Make sure your company name is clearly visible on the package.
- Return Shipping – You must contact your carrier for pick up. We suggest having your return labels pre-printed (including your account number).