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 can register and review currently registered companies on HireSmith under Events.

Did you pre-register for the fair? If so, pick up your name tag in advance on September 14 from 9:30am-5:30pm outside 2520 VMH to speed up check in on the day of the fair!

Pre-registration is closed; however, registration will be available on-site at the fair.

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. Companies include Accenture, Aldi, BD, Comcast NBCUniversal, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, Leidos, Marriott, Northrop Grumman, PepsiCo, PwC, Target, Total Wine, Truist, and so many more!

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 plan to attend employer resume reviews Sept. 11-13 from 10am-2pm in the OCS suite to get expert feedback.

Explore the Career Fair App

Download the Career Fair App to view and filter all 99 companies, view the fair map, and get event details. The fair app is powered by Career Fair Plus and can also be viewed in browser.

Career Fair Prep Events

 Sept. 7: Career Fair Prep Session (virtual)
Sept. 12: Career Fair Prep Session (in-person)
Sept. 11-13: Employer Resume Reviews

Miss a prep session? You can view a recording here!

Getting to the Fair

College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
3501 University Blvd E, Hyattsville, MD

The venue is located at the intersection of Campus Drive, Adelphi Road, and University Boulevard, approximately a 10 minute walk from Lot 1. 

Special Career Fair Shuttle

VMH Clock Tower to Marriott
9:15am-2:30pm

A special shuttle will be provided on the day of the fair to Marriott. The VMH to Marriott route will loop approximately every 15-20 minutes starting at VMH at 9:15am. The last shuttle of the day leaves Marriott at 2:30pm.

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 courtesy of BDO! BDO is proud to sponsor this year’s headshot booth at Smith Undergraduate Career Fair. We want to give all students a chance to look and feel their best while networking with potential employers. We would love to meet you at booth 100 and talk more about our internship and full time opportunities!

Questions?

Review our Career Fair FAQs for all the key details on the fair! The Career Fair App also provides tons of information as you explore companies and plan your day.

For additional questions and information, please email smithocs_ug@umd.edu or meet with a career coach during a coaching appointment or drop-in.