The UW Career & Internship Center sponsors seven job and internship fairs per year. Typically, our center hosts two per quarter (one with an in-person format, and one with a virtual format) with the exception of Summer Quarter, which offers one in-person event only. These events may be in addition to job and internship fairs hosted by departments and colleges across campus. Job and internship fairs help Huskies connect with recruiters actively seeking interns, part-time help, and new college grads for a wide range of roles. Career fairs are typically a new experience for college students, so we’ve put together some resources to help you understand, prepare, and thrive!
2023-2024 Career Fair Schedule
Fall 2023
Winter 2024
Spring 2024
Summer 2024
The date and time for the 2024 Summer Job & Internship Fair is TBA.
How to prepare for an in-person career fair
In-person career fairs facilitate face-to-face interactions between employers who are interested in hiring for their open roles and students and alumni who are prospective candidates for those roles. Expect to interact with 5-10 employers in short, 2-3 minute introductory conversations that will allow you to express information about yourself, share your interest in the employer, and ask the employer questions. You can read more about what you can expect from in-person career fair events here.
How to prepare for a virtual career fair
Virtual career fairs presented by the UW Career & Internship Center are hosted on Handshake, which offers you the option to meet with employers in online group sessions as well as interview-style 1:1 sessions. You’ll sign up in advance of Fair Day for sessions that interest you, and log into those sessions on Fair Day to meet with employers. You can read more about what you can expect from virtual career fair events here.
Resources offered by the UW Career & Internship Center
Are you in need of workplace attire that’ll help you feel confident at an upcoming career fair? Visit the UW Career & Internship Center in MGH 134 to visit our new permanent Career Closet, stocked with free, gently-used, workplace attire. Read more about the Husky Career Closet here.
Are you looking for a new professional headshot? Want to refresh your LinkedIn, Handshake, or HuskyLanding Profile? Stop by the UW Career & Internship Center in MGH 134 and use the Iris Air Booth for your next professional photo! Read more about the Iris Photobooth here.
Are you creating or editing your resume and in want of a second opinion or some guidance? The UW Career & Internship Center Career Coaches offer both electronic review as well as real-time reviews of resumes, cover letters, and personal statements. For more information on our online resume review, click here. For more information on scheduling an in-person or virtual appointment, click here. For more information on our drop-in hours, click here.
Are you embarking on a new phase of your career exploration journey and in need of some additional guidance? The UW Career & Internship Center Career Coaches hosts a myriad of webinars and workshops, designed to share relevant career-related content with both students and employers. Peruse our current schedule of events here.
Are you scheduled to interview with a company virtually and hoping for a quiet space? The UW Career & Internship Center has rooms available for students to reserve in our office at MGH 134. Read more about making a private interview space request here.
