Fall Career Fairs & Recruiting Events
The University Career Center hosts many events designed to connect Terps directly with employers hiring for internships and full-time opportunities.
Fall 2024 Career & Internship Fair
When is the Fall Career Fair?
All UMD undergraduates, graduates, and alumni are invited to attend the Fall Career & Internship fair, the largest recruiting event of the semester, September 24-26, 2024!
Who Will Be There
Typically, over 300 employers, from various sectors and industries, attend our bi-annual career fairs.
How do I Prepare?
We offer various upcoming events and programs to help you prepare for the Career Fair!
How do I Sign Up?
Students can sign up for the fair in Handshake. Pre-registration is not required.
The fair is an excellent opportunity for Terps, Terp-Alum, and employers to connect at our biggest campus recruitment event of the season.
What to bring:
- Yourself and your friends, classmates
- Your UMD-Issued Student ID
- Resumes
- A Notepad and Pens
- Professional or Business Casual Attire is Recommended
Questions? Contact careerfairs@umd.edu.
Recruiters: Learn more here.
Departmental Campus Career Fairs
Are you looking for an internship, part-time or full-time job related to communication, marketing, public relations, digital media, event planning or other related fields? Don't miss our inaugural Communication & Media Career & Internship Fair!
Connect with organizations looking to hire for part-time, internship and full-time positions in these fields and learn about ways to build your experience on our campus.
Date: Oct. 24, 2024, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The University of Maryland's Department of Computer Science Internship and Career Fair is a bi-annual event in which high-profile companies gather to meet undergraduate, graduate, and PhD computer science students who are looking for challenging and rewarding internships, co-ops, and full-time careers that will value and foster their technical capabilities.
The CS Career and Internship Fair is only open to current students from the programs listed below and Computer Science Alumni.
Date: September 23, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Stamp Student Union
Computer Science: Undergraduate and graduate students. Computer Science minors. Immersive Media Design, Computing B.S.
iSchool: Master of Information Management (MIM), Social Data Science Major, Bachelor of Science in Information Science (InfoSci), Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction (HCIM), Game, Entertainment, and Media Analytics (MPS), Certificate of Information Risk, Privacy and Security
Engineering: Computer Engineering undergraduate students, Cybersecurity Master of Engineering, Software Master of Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering Master of Engineering, Robotics Master of Engineering, Cybersecurity Online, Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate in Engineering, Software Graduate Certificate in Engineering, Robotics Graduate Certificate in Engineering
The Science Academy: Graduate Certificate in Data Science, Masters of Professional Studies in Data Science and Analytics, Masters of Professional Studies in Machine Learning
Alumni
Computer Science Alumni are invited to attend the fair. In order to register and attend, you will need to create a Handshake alumni account.
- When: Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Where: STAMP Student Union, Colony Ballroom
The ECON Networking & Career Night connects students with UMD alumni and employers working in the areas of applied economics research, policy analysis, financial services, and consulting with federal government and private sector organizations throughout the DC Metro area.
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to gain tips from over 20+ employers and UMD alumni working in the field of economics to learn about career options and identify job and internship leads. Limited spots are available, so register today! Current UMD Master of Professional Studies in Applied Economics students and sophomore, junior, and senior level UMD Economics majors are strongly encouraged to attend!!
Questions? Contact Dr. Ronda Ansted, Career Outreach Strategist- ECON at econcareers@umd.edu.
Business casual attire is recommended.
Light refreshments will be available.
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When: Friday, Oct. 25, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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Where: Knight Hall on campus
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Details: The University of Maryland's Merrill College of Journalism Internship and Career Fair is an annual event. Attendees include local and national journalism organizations including newspapers, television, digital publications and more. Undergraduate and graduate students who are looking for challenging and rewarding internships and positions that will support their journalism careers of all majors are welcome.
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Recruiters: Registration is Open! Email Karen Denny kdenny12@umd.edu to register.
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Students: Open to all students! (Not just journalism majors).
Questions? Contact Karen Denny, Career Services and Internships Director for the Merrill College of Journalism, kdenny12@umd.edu.
Do you speak another language? Do you want to teach English, work, or intern abroad? Are you interested in international issues?
Connect with organizations looking to hire for part-time, internship, and full-time positions in these fields and learn about ways to build your experience on our campus.
Date: Oct. 9, 2024, 12 p.m. -4 p.m.
- When: Friday, September 20, 2024, 10 am - 2 pm
- Where: College Park Marriott Hotel - 3501 University Blvd E, Hyattsville, MD 20783
The Smith School Office of Career Services is excited to host its annual Fall Smith Undergraduate Career Fair! The Smith Undergraduate Career Fair brings together top employers and talented business school students at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. All Smith undergraduate students and Smith undergraduate alumni are welcome to attend this fair. Students will be seeking externships, internships and full-time opportunities from all eight business majors: accounting, finance, marketing, supply chain management, operations management and business analytics, information systems, management, and international business.
Don’t miss Smith’s largest recruiting event of the year!
Networking Events
- When: October 8, 2024, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Where: Colony Ballroom - Stamp Student Union
Advocacy, Legal, & Government Networking Night connects current students with UMD alumni and employers working in legal services, law enforcement, and the nonprofit/social justice field.
- When: October 11, 2024, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
- Where: Virtual
Learn more about future career paths in AI for individuals with an arts and humanities background from UMD alum Jack Chen. Jack will share more about his career path from ARHU to AI during this virtual career chat. After a moderated conversation, there will be time for student Q&A.
- When: October 11, 2024, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Where: Virtual
Are you curious about what careers with databases look like? If so, consider attending this panel to learn from and network directly with professionals working in this field. Our panelists will share their career paths, past educational experiences, and provide tips for entering these fields. The event will begin with a moderated question and answer session and conclude with an opportunity to ask the professionals your own questions. The event is open to all current UMD students.
Panelists will be announced at a later date.
- When: October 18, 2024, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
- Where: Virtual
Learn more about future careers in the fashion industry from our distinguished panelists.
- When: October 15, 2024, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Where: Hornbake Library, South Wing, Room 3135
Come learn from professionals in the field combating inequities in access to affordable, nutritious food. We will host a moderated panel, followed by an open discussion and time to speak individually with panelists.
- When: October 16, 2024, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Where: 1116 - Iribe Center
Computer Science Alum Chris Nakamura, who works as a software engineer at Google, will visit campus to talk about his experience navigating the CS major and his career in tech! Students can expect to learn about how the work done as a CS major translates into the work world and gain insight into pursuing roles at competitive tech organizations like Google.
While this event is open to all majors, students in tech-related majors are most likely to find this program beneficial.
Questions? Email cmnscareers@umd.edu
- When: October 4, 2024, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
- Where: Virtual
Learn more about future careers in helping professions from our distinguished panelists.
Panelists:
- Erin Doolin, Senior Fellowship Manager at Second Day
- Nyassa Kollie, Senior Regional Recruitment Supervisor at Peace Corps
- Hannah Schmitz, Director of Maryland Public Service Scholars Programs
- Jessica Rawlins Smith, Chief Development Officer at the Innocence Project
- Dr. Joakina Stone, Director of the Clark Scholars Program Network at UMD
- When: October 18, 2024 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
- Where: Virtual
Learn more about future careers in museums, archives, and libraries from our distinguished panelists.
Panelists will be updated closer to the event date.
- Jessica El-Zeftawy, Development Office at Frederick County Libraries
- George Luna-Pena, Manager of Pre-professional Program Learning and Engagement at the National Gallery of Art
- Taylor Morales, Senior Manager of Public Access at Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
- Jenna Patterson, Law Librarian at FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
- When: October 18, 2024, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
- Where: Virtual
Are you curious about what working in project management looks like? If so, consider attending this panel to learn from and network directly with professionals working in project management. Our panelists will share their career paths, past educational experiences, and provide tips for entering these fields. The event will begin with a moderated question and answer session and conclude with an opportunity to ask the professionals your own questions. The event is open to all current UMD students.
Panelists will be announced at a later date.
- When: October 14, 2024, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Where: Virtual
Join us for this special event connecting current history majors/minors to alumni of the major! Following a moderated virtual panel, students can join breakout rooms to further connect with alumni in career fields of interest.
Confirmed alumni panelists include (more will be added):
- Ellen Feng, Program Associate (1182 Foundation) & Museum Educator (Department of Parks & Recreation, Prince George's County)
- James Santos, Literacy Awards Administrative Support Assistant, Library of Congress
- Juliet Morris, Education Specialist, The Supreme Court Historical Society
- Jessica Mahoney, Social Studies Teacher, Norfolk Public Schools
- Andrew Forschler, HiLS graduate student at UMD
- Charles Hackett, UMD Law School student
- When: October 9, 2024, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- Where: St. Mary's Hall (Language House)
Do you major/minor in or speak another language? Are you interested in a future career with an intelligence agency? Join us for a special networking breakfast connecting language faculty, students and intelligence agency recruiters. The breakfast will be held on October 9th from 9:30-11 am. Brief remarks/introductions will be provided at 9:30 am.
Employer Industry Meetups
Industry specific recruiting roundtables for employers and students to connect.
- When: October 29, 2024, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
- Where: 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing, The University Career Center
The University Career Center is excited to host the Agriculture, Animal, and Food Meetup. This event brings together various organizations from the agriculture, animal sciences, and food industries. It's an excellent opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students eager to explore internships and full-time job opportunities in these fields. You can network with prospective employers and discover companies looking to hire you by attending!
- When: October 8, 2024, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
- Where: Stamp Student Union, Atrium
All University of Maryland students are invited to the inaugural Creative Tech Recruiter Meetup on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, from Noon - 3 p.m. in the Atrium Room of the Stamp Student Union.
This smaller-scale, boutique career fair will showcase opportunities at the intersection of creativity/art and technology. Come explore career options with employers seeking to hire students and alumni interested in fields like UX/UI, web development, game design, product design, etc.
All UMD students are welcomed to explore paid, part-time job opportunities on-campus or in the College Park vicinity.
Date & time: September 9, 2024, from 2 - 4 p.m.
Registration will open in August 2024 on Handshake!