Navigate a Career Fair

The Career & Co-op Center hosts several career fairs each academic year. These fairs provide students with an opportunity to connect with employers to discuss internships and co-ops, as well as full-time opportunities.

Be Prepared

To get ready for our career fairs, please view the videos below on information about what to do before, during and after a career fair. You can also review our career fair tips sheet.

Students are strongly encouraged to visit us during drop-in hours to have their resume reviewed prior to the fair. Need to write your resume? Visit our resume page for information to get started.

Preparation tips for students so you can attend the Career Fair with confidence.
Tips for students to make a great impression on employers during the Career Fair.
Advice for students on what steps to take after you attend the Career Fair.

We have a robust career fair schedule and would be thrilled to have you and your students attend the fairs. Our schedule for the year is as follows:

Careers in Business Fair – Thursday, September 28: 3:30 – 6 p.m.
Careers in STEM Fair – Thursday, October 12: 4 – 7 p.m.
Civil & Environmental Engineering Career Fair – Thursday, October 19: 3 – 6 p.m.
Careers in Healthcare Fair – Monday, November 6: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Careers in Human & Public Services – Tuesday, November 7: 1 – 4 p.m.

Spring Career Fair – Thursday, March 21: 4 – 7 p.m.
Careers in Criminal Justice & Security – Thursday, April 4: 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

3 Steps to Writing the Perfect Career Fair Follow-Up Email

It’s time to refresh your first impression.

By Greg Denon
Greg Denon Associate Dean, Career Services & Cooperative Education
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How to Give a Great Elevator Pitch (With Examples)

Whether approaching an employer at a career fair or meeting them at an on-campus recruiting event, your elevator pitch (or introduction) is a great way to leave a fantastic first impression.

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Two easy ways to be successful at a career fair

There are two things that separate a prepared student from the successful student at a career fair.

By Greg Denon
Greg Denon Associate Dean, Career Services & Cooperative Education
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Selling Yourself at a Career Fair

A career fair is a great place to gather information about potential employers and make contacts that can lead to your first job. Here’s some advice on how to make the most of your time.

By Greg Denon
Greg Denon Associate Dean, Career Services & Cooperative Education
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Unlocking Success: Strategies for Maximizing Your Career Fair Potential

When faced with the daunting task of finding a job, it’s nice to know that career fairs exist – not too many major life transitions have such a ready-made, free, and publicly accessible way to make the needed connections.

But that’s …

By Kerry Willard Bray
Kerry Willard Bray Director, Career Services
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Phone
978-934-2355
Address

University Crossing, Suite 450
220 Pawtucket Street
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

O'Leary Library, Room 105
61 Wilder Street
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

Appointment Hours

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.