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.

Pre-register by September 17 to get a name tag and up to date info on the event. Registration will also 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 (coming soon) in advance of the fair. Companies include Accenture, BD, EY, KPMG, Marriott, PepsiCo, T. Rowe Price, Toyota, 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 September 9-11 from 10am-2pm in the OCS suite to get expert feedback.

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. 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.

Career Fair Prep Events

September 9-11: Employer Resume Reviews
September 12 & 17: Career Fair Success Sessions
September 13: LinkedIn Workshop

Full event details on HireSmith.

Getting to the Fair

College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
3501 University Blvd East, College Park

The venue is located at the College Park Marriott at the intersection of Campus Drive and Adelphi Road. This is about a 10 minute walk from Lot 1. Parking is not available on site for students.

Special shuttle service will be offered approximately every 15 minutes looping from the Van Munching clock tower (near Mowatt Garage) to the Marriott. The first bus departs from the clock tower at 9:15am. Last bus departs 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! 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, access the the Career Fair app, and Career Fair FAQs to cover all the details of the 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.