Career Fairs (Tampa)

Our Career Fairs provide an exceptional opportunity for USF students and alumni to meet with employers who are hiring for full-time and internship positions. Additionally, our Part-Time Job Fairs offer the opportunity to seek part-time employment while attending USF.

Check out our Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Career Fairs below!

Fall 2024 Career Fairs

Part-Time Job Fair
Thursday, September 5, 2024

*October 7, 20240: In light of Hurricane Milton, our top priority is the wellbeing of our students, alumni, staff, faculty, and employer partners. Due to the incoming severe weather and campus closures, we are rescheduling this week’s career fairs.

We will announce the new dates for these events after the USF Tampa campus reopens.

POSTPONED: Business, Communications & Logistics Career Fair

POSTPONED: Civil Engineering & Construction Career Fair

POSTPONED: TEC: Technology, Engineering & Computing Career Fair

RESCHEDULED: Health, Education & Social Impact Career Fair
Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Spring 2025 Career Fairs

Civil Engineering & Construction Career Fair
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

TEC: Technology, Engineering & Computing Career Fair
Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Business, Communications & Logistics Career Fair
Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Health, Education & Social Impact Career Fair
Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Part-Time Job Fair
Thursday, March 6, 2025

Career Fair Prep Tips

Attending a career fair or other career-related events is an opportunity for you to make a lasting impression on potential employers! To help you prepare and properly showcase yourself and your skills, we’ve provided some tips below.

Update your resume:

  • Stop by Career Express Drop-in at the Center, SVC 2088, Monday-Friday between 12:00-4:00 pm for a quick resume review!
    *Career Express re-opens for the Fall 2024 semester on Tuesday, September 3.
Learn more about Career Express

Preparing to Speak with Employers

Research employers attending:

  • Review the list of attending employers and their open job positions (you can find this information on the career fair’s event page on Handshake).
  • Identify companies of interest related to your career industry or field of study.
  • Research USF alumni with the respective companies on LinkedIn for networking opportunities.
  • Review available positions based on your interest and field of study.
  • Research companies’ mission statements, industries, and economic trends.

Prepare your elevator pitch:

  • Develop a summary of your academic and work background, goals, and interest in the position or company. 
  • Greet employers, introduce yourself, and share your class year, major, and interest in the employer, job, and/or internship.
  • State what you would like to learn more about from the employer.

Prepare meaningful questions to ask the employer, like:

  • What are common career paths within your organization?
  • What qualities do successful candidates possess? 
  • Could you tell me more about the culture of your organization?
  • What specific skills and qualifications are you looking for in candidates?
  • What would be a great next step to take after meeting you today and who could I follow up with regarding the position(s)?

Properly represent your brand:

  • Ensuring your social media accounts communicate your values and interests.
  • Print extra copies of your resume neatly organized in a professional padfolio.
  • It is not required, but we encourage you to wear industry-appropriate professional attire to dress for success.
learn more about preparing to introduce yourself to employers at the fair.