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 on HireSmith under Events. Students have until Wednesday, September 16, at 9 am to pre-register!

Students who pre-register can pick up their name tag on September 17 at 2520 VMH to speed up the check-in process on fair day.

Participating Organizations

A wide variety of industries will be represented at the fair, and students can view registered companies in HireSmith. More companies will be added as we get closer to the event. Students are encouraged to download the career fair app to explore employer profiles, filter by major and position type, view event details, and map out their day. 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 Tell Me About Yourself pitch!

Explore the Career Fair App

Students have access to a career fair app to view and filter all companies, view the fair map, and get event details. You can also favorite companies and drop your resume with them before the fair! 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

OCS will offer resume reviews, fair prep sessions, and more to help you prepare. Check back for the schedule, and visit HireSmith for full details!

• Sept. 11: Career Fair Success Session (virtual)
• Sept. 14-16: Employer Resume Reviews
• Sept. 15: Career Fair Success Session (VMH)

Getting to the Fair

Stamp Student Union
3972 Campus Dr, College Park, MD 20742

The Adele Stamp Student Union—Center for Campus Life is on the right of the intersection between Campus Drive and Union Lane. 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!

When you arrive to Stamp, go to the Prince George’s Room on the first floor to check-in and access the fair.

Students who pre-registered and pick up their name tag in advance will be able to use one of the Express Lanes in the Prince George’s Room or Atrium for quicker entrance to 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.

Need style advice or want access to free professional clothing? Check out the Smith Career Boutique in 3103 VMH!

Check back in the fall for updated hours.

Headshot Booth

Stop by the headshot booth at the fair from 10am-2pm to get a free professional headshot, sponsored by CohnReznick! Headshots will be sent to the email you provide between 2 and 3 weeks after the fair.

Questions?

Prior to the fair, students will receive detailed information in their inbox. Students can also access the career fair app and explore the career fair FAQs document for details.

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.