The Division of Career Pathways hosts a variety of career fairs throughout the year for students to learn about job and internship opportunities offered by companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. Learn more about our fairs below.

2023-2024 CAREER FAIRS

In-Person Fall Career Fair
Thurs, Oct 5th   I   10am-2pm   I   Outdoors on Ring Road
Student registration opens September 21st at 8:00am in Handshake

Virtual Fall Career Fair
Wed, Oct 11th   I   10am-2pm   I   via Handshake
Student registration opens September 27th at 8:00am in Handshake

In-Person STEM Career Fair
Tues, Oct 24th   I   10am-2pm   I   Indoors in the Student Center
Student registration opens October 2nd at 8:00am in Handshake

In-Person Graduate School Fair
Tues, Nov 7th   I   10am-2pm   I   Outdoors on Ring Road
Student registration opens October 24th at 8:00am in Handshake

  • Winter and Spring 2024 Career Fairs

    Winter Quarter 2024 Career Fairs

    Virtual Winter Career Fair
    Wed, Jan 24th   I   10am-2pm   I   via Handshake
    Student registration opens January 10th at 8:00am in Handshake

    In-Person Public Service & Social Impact Career Fair
    Wed, Jan 31st   I   11am-2pm   I   Outdoors on Aldrich Ring
    Student registration opens January 15th at 8:00am in Handshake

    In-Person Winter Career Fair
    Thurs, Feb 8th   I   10am-2pm   I   Indoors in the Student Center
    Student registration opens January 15th at 8:00am in Handshake

    Spring Quarter 2024 Career Fairs

    In-Person Spring Career Fair
    Thurs, Apr 11th   I   10am-2pm   I   Indoors in the Student Center
    Student registration opens March 25th at 8:00am in Handshake

    Virtual Career Fair
    Wed, Apr 17th   I   10am-2pm   I   via Handshake
    Student registration opens April 3rd at 8:00am in Handshake

    In-Person Health Professions Graduate School Fair
    Wed, Apr 24th   I   11am-2pm   I   Outdoors in the Biological Sciences Plaza
    Student registration opens April 8th at 8:00am in Handshake

Career Fair Attendance Policy

UCI Division of Career Pathways Career Fairs are for all currently enrolled UCI students and UC alumni registered for UCI Division of Career Pathways Alumni Services. UCI Division of Career Pathways Graduate and Professional School Fairs are open to all UCI students, UC alumni, and community members. UCI faculty and staff are encouraged to visit all of our fairs to learn about opportunities for their students.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is a Career Fair?

    A career fair is an event that provides students an opportunity to meet diverse employers looking to hire UCI students for part-time, full-time, and/or internship opportunities.

  • Why the Career Fair Attendance Policy?

    This Policy is in place to ensure that individuals paying UCI Student Services Fees or UCI Division of Career Pathways Alumni Services Fees have access to the career fairs funded by these fees. Additionally, the Policy assists the Division of Career Pathways in facilitating employers meeting the population of students they are seeking to hire through on-campus recruitment at UCI.

  • Why should I attend a fair?
    • Gain access to employers that are specifically looking to hire UCI students for:
      • Full-time positions
      • Internships
      • Part-time jobs
      • Seasonal jobs
    • Network and meet with recruiters and professionals in various industries
    • Find out what employers from various industries are looking for from applicants

  • Who will be there?

    Representatives from various employers will be in attendance looking to hire UCI students for part-time, full-time, and/or internship opportunities. Students interested in learning about various industries and career options are encouraged to attend.

  • What can I expect?
    • Each employer has a table with information about their opportunities
    • Approach each employer that you are interested in and introduce yourself
    • Ask them to share more about their available positions
    • Share how your skills and experiences meet their needs and offer them your resume

  • How should I prepare?
    • Attend Division of Career Pathways' workshops
    • Have your resume reviewed through VMock or during a career counseling appointment
    • Research the employers you're interested in in advance
    • Fine-tune your elevator pitch and practice articulating how you are career ready
    • Dress professionally, follow proper attire guidelines, and bring your Student ID card
    • Bring multiple copies of your resume

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