Event Details & Registration

This event will follow a traditional fair format, where students will have the opportunity to visit booths for a wide variety of companies to build connections with representatives and explore career opportunities. Students will register on HireSmith under Events.

Participating Organizations

A wide variety of industries will be represented at the fair, and students can view registered companies in HireSmith and the career fair app in advance of the fair starting in late summer. Companies will be varied across industry and major type!

Tips for a Successful Career Fair

Students will be provided with resources, tips, and workshops in advance of the fair to help prepare. Be sure to plan time to prepare so you can navigate the day, increase the value of your interactions with employers, and really show off your professional brand.

Your resume is key to introducing yourself to companies. Explore resume resources and templates, and OCS will have a variety of events in fall to help you prep for the fair!

Questions about how to approach an employer? What to say? Consult a list of suggested questions that can help you get the conversation started along with your TMAY!

Explore the Career Fair App

Access to the Career Fair App to view and filter all companies, view the fair map, and get event details will come starting in late summer. Details will continue to be updated leading up to the fair. The fair app is powered by Career Fair Plus and can also be viewed in browser.

Getting to the Fair

Adele H. Stamp Student Union
3972 Campus Dr, College Park, MD 20742

The venue is located at the Stamp Student Union at the intersection of Campus Drive and Union Drive, next to the Union Drive parking garage. This is about a 5 minute walk from Lot 1. Parking is not available on site for students. Please reference the campus map while making plans to attend the fair!

Dress to Impress

Business professional attire is very strongly encouraged for the fair. This is a professional recruiting event.

Business Professional Dress

• Full suit with a blazer, button-down with tie or a blouse, and slacks or a skirt or sheath dress with closed-toe dress shoes

Ultimately, we want you to show your authentic self; wear something professional that you think speaks to your personal brand and allows you to feel confident. Your attire should help you make a positive first impression and show you’re rising to the occasion.

Given this is a professional recruiting event, jeans, athleisure, and casual attire are not appropriate. Reach out to OCS if you need help planning your attire.

Headshot Booth

Stop by the headshot booth at the fair from 10am-2pm to get a free professional headshot! Headshots will be emailed to you a couple weeks after the fair.

Questions?

Prior to the fair, students will receive detailed information in their inbox, get access the the Career Fair app, and check the updated FAQ’s to help plan your day!

For additional questions and information, please reach out to the OCS UG team at smithocs_ug@umd.edu, or meet with a career coach during a coaching appointment or drop-in hours.