Career Fairs & Meetups
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE CAREER FAIRS & MEETUPS
The Career Center offers a variety of career fairs and meetups throughout the academic year. We offer boutique events based on our industry focused communities to bring talented Blue Hens and employers together. Most events are open to all matriculated UD students and alumni. Specific event details and registration information can be found here.
Upcoming Fall 2023 Career Fairs:
Meet the Firms
Thursday, September 7, 2023 | 5–7:30 p.m.
About the Event
Meet the Firms is designed to help employers interact with undergraduate and graduate students from all majors and degrees pursuing full-time positions and internships in financial services, analytics, accounting and information systems.
Employer registration closes on August 24, 2023 at 5:00pm.
Top attending majors and graduate programs:
Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management Information Systems, Business Analytics, Business Analytics and Information Management, CIS, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Business and Engineering, University Studies, Undeclared and more!
Cost
The registration fee is $450.00 per organization.
Payment Information:
Payment is due prior to the event date! Please include the invoice number and copy of the invoice!
We are now accepting online check payments here: www.udel.edu/csc-payment. PLEASE attempt to make all check payments online.
If you are UNABLE to process a check online, please follow these instructions.
Mail checks to:
University of Delaware Career Center
401 Academy Street
Newark, DE 19716
Attn: Melissa Zeissig
Make checks payable to: University of Delaware Career Center.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing to Melissa Zeissig. Should cancellation not be submitted in the above terms, no refund or excuse from payment will be issued.
- Cancellation prior to 8/17/23 at 5 p.m. — 100% refund or no expectation of payment.
- Cancellation between 8/17/23 at 5 p.m. – 8/24/23 at 5 p.m. — 75% refund or expectation of 25% payment.
- Cancellation after 8/24/23 at 5 p.m. — no refund will be issued and full payment is due.
The UD Career Center may cancel any one or more employer registrations for any reason. In doing so it may elect to consider only its own interests and will not be required to consider the effect of any such cancellation. Should cancellation be initiated by the Career Center a full refund of the registration fee will be provided.
Meet the Firms is designed to help employers interact with undergraduate and graduate students from all majors and degrees pursuing full-time positions and internships in financial services, banking, analytics, accounting and information systems.
Suggested dress code is business professional.
Please note: This event is only open to current UD students and UD alumni.
Fall Career & Internship Fair
Thursday, September 14, 2023 | 3–6 p.m.
About the Event
Come connect with the talented UD community! Speak with our undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni to fill available job and internship positions, build professional networks and create meaningful connections.
This in-person event fills two rooms, which are split by opportunity type (Broad Industry and Engineering, Science & Technology). We will ask you to choose the room most relevant to you - but don't worry, you will be able to advertise by major, industry area and with the available opportunities listed within Handshake to reach all attending students! The fair is only separated by a small hallway which will allow students to easily access both spaces!
Registration closes on 8/25/23 at 5:00pm
Fall Career & Internship Fair
The Fall Career & Internship Fair welcomes employers hiring across all industry areas to participate to secure candidates for their internships and full time positions.
Top Attending Majors & Graduate Programs:
- Finance
- Marketing
- Economics
- Accounting
- MIS
- Communications
- Operations Management
- Political Science
- Criminal Justice
- Health Behavior Science
- Fashion Merchandising
- English
Engineering, Science, & Technology Fair
The Engineering, Science & Technology Fair welcomes employers hiring across STEM industry areas to participate and secure candidates for their internships and full time positions.
Top Attending Majors & Graduate Programs:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Biological Sciences
- Computer Engineering
- Chemistry
Location & Schedule
Location
The Little Bob (The Carpenter Sports Building)
26 N. College Ave., Newark, DE 19711
University of Delaware
Parking information will be provided in the logistics emails closer to the event.
Event Schedule
- Shuttle Bus Begins & Check-in: 12:30pm to 2:30pm
- Seniors & Grad Student Only Power Half Hour: 3:00pm - 3:30pm
- Career Fair: 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Cost
Registration fees are based on organization type as follows:
- $500 - Staffing Agencies & Third Party Organizations
- $450 - For Profit Organizations
- $350 - Government Entities
- $300 - Non-Profit Organizations
We accept check and credit card payments for your participation.
Payment Information:
Payment is due prior to the event date! Please include the invoice number and copy of the invoice!
We are now accepting online check payments here: www.udel.edu/csc-payment. PLEASE attempt to make all check payments online.
If you are UNABLE to process a check online, please follow these instructions.
Mail checks to:
University of Delaware Career Center
401 Academy Street
Newark, DE 19716
Attn: Melissa Zeissig
Make checks payable to: University of Delaware Career Center.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing to Melissa Zeissig. Should cancellation not be submitted in the above terms, no refund or excuse from payment will be issued.
- Cancellation prior to 8/18/23 at 5 p.m. — 100% refund or no expectation of payment.
- Cancellation between 8/18/23 at 5 p.m. – 8/25/23 at 5 p.m. — 75% refund or expectation of 25% payment.
- Cancellation after 8/25/23 at 5 p.m. — no refund will be issued and full payment is due.
Should the Fall Career & Internship Fair be cancelled due to extreme inclement weather, the fair will be rescheduled to a new date within 10 days of the original date. Depending on space availability on-campus, the event may be rescheduled to a virtual Handshake fair format. Should an employer not be able to attend the rescheduled date, refunds or advancing registration to a future fair will be assessed on a case by case basis.
The UD Career Center may cancel any one or more employer registrations for any reason. In doing so it may elect to consider only its own interests and will not be required to consider the effect of any such cancellation. Should cancellation be initiated by the Career Center a full refund of the registration fee will be provided.
Take the next step in your career journey at the biggest event of the semester!
Network with employers to discuss full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities from various fields.
- The fair is in-person and split into two spaces: Fall Career & Internship Fair (Broad Industry) and Engineering, Science & Technology
- Available for stopping by in-between classes or all afternoon
- Recruitment-based, so dress as you would to an interview for the opportunities available
Professional head shots will be available at the career fair and are sponsored by the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. Please register here to reserve a time slot.
Schedule
- 3–3:30 p.m.: Seniors and graduate students ONLY power half hour. Get early access to your top employers!
- 3:30–6 p.m.: All students and alumni welcome!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note: This event is only open to current UD students and UD alumni.
Civil, Environmental & Construction Engineering Career Fair
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 5:00–6:30 p.m.
About the Event
The Civil, Environmental & Construction Engineering Career Fair is SOLD OUT and the waitlist is closed!
The Civil, Environmental & Construction Engineering Career Fair will allow you to connect with UD students interested in careers, internships and co-op opportunities in the industry. Employers are encouraged to have UD alumni participate who are currently working in their organization.
Employer registration closes on September 1, 2023 at 5:00pm.
Top participating majors include:
Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering & Management, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Environmental Science
Cost
The registration fee is $350.00 per organization.
Payment Information:
Payment is due prior to the event date! Please include the invoice number and copy of the invoice!
We are now accepting online check payments here: www.udel.edu/csc-payment. PLEASE attempt to make all check payments online.
If you are UNABLE to process a check online, please follow these instructions.
Mail checks to:
University of Delaware Career Center
401 Academy Street
Newark, DE 19716
Attn: Melissa Zeissig
Make checks payable to: University of Delaware Career Center.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing to Melissa Zeissig. Should cancellation not be submitted in the above terms, no refund or excuse from payment will be issued.
- Cancellation prior to 8/25/23 at 5 p.m. — 100% refund or no expectation of payment.
- Cancellation between 8/25/23 at 5 p.m. – 9/1/23 at 5 p.m. — 75% refund or expectation of 25% payment.
- Cancellation after 9/1/23 at 5 p.m. — no refund will be issued and full payment is due.
The UD Career Center may cancel any one or more employer registrations for any reason. In doing so it may elect to consider only its own interests and will not be required to consider the effect of any such cancellation. Should cancellation be initiated by the Career Center a full refund of the registration fee will be provided.
Pursuing a career in civil, environmental, or construction engineering? This fair will feature industry leaders seeking UD students for internships, co-ops and full-time positions.
Recruitment-based, so dress as you would to an interview for the opportunities available.
Hospitality Business Management Speed Networking
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | 2:30–5:00 p.m.
About the Event
We invite you to join the Hospitality Business Management Department as we host Speed Networking!
Agenda:
2:30pm - 3:45 pm - first-year and sophomore students will rotate from table to table spending about 5 minutes with companies. The remainder of the time, students will be able to speak with companies they did not get a chance to visit.
4:00pm - 5:00pm - juniors and seniors will come through and meet with employers in a more informal setting
Registration is for both events. Attendance is required at the 2:30pm section to have access to the 4:00pm section.
Employer registration closes on September 19, 2023 at 5:00pm.
Cost
The cost to attend is $325.00.
Payment Information:
Payment is due prior to the event date. Please include the invoice number and copy of the invoice. We are now accepting online check & credit card payments here: www.udel.edu/csc-payment. If you are UNABLE to process a check online, please follow these instructions.
Mail check to:
University of Delaware Career Center
401 Academy Street
Newark, DE 19716
Attn: Melissa Zeissig
Please make checks payable to: University of Delaware Career Center.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing to Melissa Jones. Should cancellation not be submitted in the above terms, no refund or excuse from payment will be issued.
- Cancellation prior to 9/12/23 at 5 p.m. — 100% refund or no expectation of payment.
- Cancellation between 9/12/23 at 5 p.m. – 9/19/23 at 5 p.m. — 75% refund or expectation of 25% payment.
- Cancellation after 9/19/23 at 5 p.m. — no refund will be issued and full payment is due.
The UD Career Center may cancel any one or more employer registrations for any reason. In doing so it may elect to consider only its own interests and will not be required to consider the effect of any such cancellation. Should cancellation be initiated by the Career Center a full refund of the registration fee will be provided.
Take advantage of this opportunity to meet with more than 20 hospitality and sport companies! These companies are looking to network with students and discuss seasonal and full-time jobs!
Business professional attire is required.
Agenda:
2:30 – 3:45pm - first-year & sophomore students will rotate from table to table spending about 5 minutes with each company. The remainder of the time, students will be able to speak with companies they did not get a chance to visit.
4:00pm – 5:00pm - juniors & seniors will meet with employers in a more informal setting
Please note: This event is only open to current UD students
Fashion Career Meetup
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | 5–6:30 p.m.
About the Event
Attend the Fashion Career Meetup and network with students seeking job and internship opportunities!
Free virtual recruiting event! Set up 1:1 chats and group sessions to make the most of your time.
Employer registration closes on September 19, 2023 at 5 p.m.
Why should your organization participate in this event?
- Ranked #2 in the US for 2021 Best Colleges for Textile & Apparel Studies (collegefactual.com)
- Ranked #1 in Top 10 Best Fashion Degrees (collegechoice.net)
Top Attending Majors: Apparel Design, Fashion and Apparel Studies, Fashion Design and Product Innovation, Fashion Merchandising, Communication and Marketing
The program will start off with an alumni and employer panel coordinated by the Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies from 4–5 p.m. Following the Zoom panel, you will have an opportunity to interact with the students through the Handshake virtual fair from 5–6:30 p.m.
Event Participation
Participation in this event is complimentary for organizations. If you are no longer able to participate, please let us know as soon as possible.
Should you register, create a schedule and no-show to the event, you will be invoiced $100.00 to cover the resources allotted to your organization.
Please place your cancellation in writing to Melissa Zeissig at mzeissig@udel.edu.
*Employers are at a disadvantage when they fail to create a schedule by 9/26/23 when student registration opens. Late schedule creation results in less overall student sign-ups for the organization. Employers who do not have a schedule created by 10/03/23 at 5 p.m. will have their registration declined and will not participate in the event.*
Connect with alumni and employers in the fashion industry to build your professional network and learn about the recruiting process. Gain access to current and future interview, internship and job opportunities!
The program will start off from 4–5 p.m. with a Zoom panel of alumni introducing themselves and discussing their journey to their current roles, company culture, career advice and types of careers and internship openings in their organization.
You will need to register for the alumni and employer panel in advance to receive the Zoom link and password.
Alumni and employer panel registration: udel.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1143518
Following the presentation, students will have the opportunity to network with employers through the Handshake virtual fair from 5–6:30 p.m.
Student registration opens two weeks before the event.
Important Note: There is a video component to this virtual event. Come prepared as you would a traditional in-person career fair. Be mindful of your surroundings and limit background noise.
Please note: This event is only open to current UD students and UD alumni.
Wealth Management Networking Night
Thursday, October 12, 2023 | 5–6:30 p.m.
About the Event
The Wealth Management Networking Meetup is open to employers interested in hiring students working in a financial planning or wealth management role within your organization. Students will have the opportunity to interact with your representatives and learn about financial planning and wealth management career and internship paths and applying for jobs.
Registration closes on 9/29/23 at 5 p.m.
Top Attending Majors:
Finance, Economics and Financial Planning
Cost
The registration fee is $300.00 per organization.
Payment Information:
Payment is due prior to the event date! Please include the invoice number and copy of the invoice!
We are now accepting online check payments here: www.udel.edu/csc-payment. PLEASE attempt to make all check payments online.
If you are UNABLE to process a check online, please follow these instructions.
Mail checks to:
University of Delaware Career Center
401 Academy Street
Newark, DE 19716
Attn: Melissa Zeissig
Make checks payable to: University of Delaware Career Center.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing to Melissa Zeissig. Should cancellation not be submitted in the above terms, no refund or excuse from payment will be issued.
- Cancellation prior to 9/22/23 at 5 p.m. — 100% refund or no expectation of payment.
- Cancellation between 9/22/23 at 5 p.m. – 9/29/23 at 5 p.m. — 75% refund or expectation of 25% payment.
- Cancellation after 9/29/23 at 5 p.m. — no refund will be issued and full payment is due.
The UD Career Center may cancel any one or more employer registrations for any reason. In doing so it may elect to consider only its own interests and will not be required to consider the effect of any such cancellation. Should cancellation be initiated by the Career Center a full refund of the registration fee will be provided.
Are you interested in engaging with people or organizations in the financial planning and wealth management industry?
Then attend this networking event to meet employers and alumni seeking to hire!
Students will have the opportunity to interact with employers and learn about wealth management career paths and how to apply for jobs.
Remember to dress professionally.
Please note: This event is only open to current UD students and UD alumni.
Biotechnology & Biomedical Engineering Career Fair
Monday, October 16, 2023 | 5–7 p.m.
About the Event
This career fair will allow you to connect with UD students interested in careers, internships and research opportunities in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, life sciences and biomedical engineering! Network with students, discuss your recruitment needs, and engage with the Blue Hen Community to identify research and career interests.
Employers are encouraged to bring UD alumni that are currently working in your organization.
Registration closes on 10/04/23 at 5 p.m.
Top attending majors include:
Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry and Medical and Molecular Sciences.
Event Participation
Participation in this event is complimentary for organizations. If you are no longer able to participate, please let us know, as soon as possible and no later than 10/10/23.
Should you register and no-show to the event, you will be invoiced $100.00 to cover the resources allotted to your organization.
Please place your cancellation in writing to Melissa Zeissig at mzeissig@udel.edu.
Begin your career in biotech or biomedical engineering. Connect with STEM employers hiring UD students for internships, co-ops and full-time jobs. Industries represented include: biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, research, manufacturing, scientific and technical consulting and more!
Schedule:
Seniors and RSO Power Half Hour: 5–5:30 p.m.
All students welcome: 5:30–7 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note: This event is only open to current UD students and UD alumni.
Speed Networking for First-Year Business Students
Tuesday, October 17 and Wednesday, October 18, 2023 | 5–6:30 p.m.
About the Event
The Lerner College of Business is looking for employers to connect with EVERY first-year student in business for a virtual speed networking event.
Each professional development topic (i.e. interviewing, networking, how to dress for an interview, LinkedIn, etc.) will be led by Director of Lerner Career Services Jill Gugino Pante in a large group setting. After each topic, there will be five to 10 minutes of virtual breakout discussion led by the employer representative. There will be approximately 300 to 400 first-year Lerner students on each date.
You can sign up for one or both days. The cost of the event is $300 per employer per day. Should you attend both days, the price is $500. Each employer can have a maximum of four representatives for their registered day. A list of students and employer representatives will be emailed out after the event.
Once you register, Jill Gugino Pante will follow up with employers to provide additional details of the day.
For additional questions, contact Jill Gugino Pante at jgugino@udel.edu.
Cost
You can sign up for one or both days.
The cost of the event is $300 per employer per day. Should you attend both days, the price is $500.
Payment Information:
Payment is due prior to the event date! Please include the invoice number and copy of the invoice!
We are now accepting online check payments here: www.udel.edu/csc-payment. PLEASE attempt to make all check payments online.
If you are UNABLE to process a check online, please follow these instructions.
Mail checks to:
University of Delaware Career Center
401 Academy Street
Newark, DE 19716
Attn: Melissa Zeissig
Make checks payable to: University of Delaware Career Center.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing to Melissa Zeissig. Should cancellation not be submitted in the above terms, no refund or excuse from payment will be issued.
- Cancellation prior to 9/29/23 at 5 p.m. — 100% refund or no expectation of payment.
- Cancellation between 9/29/23 at 5 p.m. – 10/06/23 at 5 p.m. — 75% refund or expectation of 25% payment.
- Cancellation after 10/06/23 at 5 p.m. — no refund will be issued and full payment is due.
The UD Career Center may cancel any one or more employer registrations for any reason. In doing so it may elect to consider only its own interests and will not be required to consider the effect of any such cancellation. Should cancellation be initiated by the Career Center a full refund of the registration fee will be provided.
Careers in Professional Selling Networking Meetup
Monday, October 23, 2023 | 5–6:30 p.m.
About the Event
The Careers in Professional Selling Networking Meetup is open to employers interested in hiring students working in sales or sales management within your organization.
Students will have the opportunity to interact with your representatives and learn about careers in professional selling and sales management, as well as internship paths and applying for jobs.
Registration closes on 10/13/2023 at 5 p.m.
Top attending majors and graduate programs:
Professional selling minor, marketing, international business, management, business undeclared, university studies, operations management, entrepreneurship, finance, economics and financial planning.
We look forward to connecting you with our students!
Cost
The registration fee is $400.00 per organization.
Payment Information:
Payment is due prior to the event date! Please include the invoice number and copy of the invoice!
We are now accepting online check payments here: www.udel.edu/csc-payment. PLEASE attempt to make all check payments online.
If you are UNABLE to process a check online, please follow these instructions.
Mail checks to:
University of Delaware Career Center
401 Academy Street
Newark, DE 19716
Attn: Melissa Zeissig
Make checks payable to: University of Delaware Career Center.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing to Melissa Zeissig. Should cancellation not be submitted in the above terms, no refund or excuse from payment will be issued.
- Cancellation prior to 10/06/23 at 5 p.m. - 100% refund or no expectation of payment.
- Cancellation between 10/06/23 at 5 p.m. - 10/13/23 at 5 p.m. - 75% refund or expectation of 25% payment.
- Cancellation after 10/13/23 at 5 p.m. - No refund will be issued and full payment is expected.
The UD Career Center may cancel any one or more employer registrations for any reason. In doing so it may elect to consider only its own interests and will not be required to consider the effect of any such cancellation. Should cancellation be initiated by the Career Center a full refund of the registration fee will be provided.
Are you interested in engaging with people or organizations that have potential opportunities for pursuing a career in professional selling?
Then attend this networking event to meet employers and alumni seeking to hire!
Students will have the opportunity to interact with employers and learn about career paths in sales and how to apply for jobs and/or internships.
Please note: This event is only open to current UD students and UD alumni, with priority given to students who are already in the professional selling and sales management minor.
Communications, Marketing & Media Career Meetup
Thursday, November 2, 2023 | 5–6:30 p.m.
About the Event
Join this FREE Virtual recruitment and networking event where you will engage with students and alumni seeking full-time, part-time and seasonal career opportunities and career advice related to the following fields: advertising, branding, communications, graphic design media, public relations and media.
Registration closes on 10/12/23 at 5 p.m.
Sponsored by the UD Career Center, UD Chapter of PRSSA, Blue Hen Marketing Club, the Lerner Career Services Center and the Departments of Communications, Marketing, English and Art & Design.
Top Attending Majors and Graduate Programs:
Majors: Marketing, Communications, English, Art, Fine Arts, Visual Communications and more
Graduate Programs: Creative Writing, Teaching English as a Second Language, Journalism, Communication, Business and Public Administration
We look forward to connecting you with our students!
Event Participation
Participation in this event is complimentary for organizations. If you are no longer able to participate, please let us know as soon as possible.
Should you register, create a schedule and no-show to the event, you will be invoiced $100.00 to cover the resources allotted to your organization.
Please place your cancellation in writing to Melissa Zeissig at mzeissig@udel.edu.
*Employers are at a disadvantage when they fail to create a schedule by 10/19/23 when student registration opens. Late schedule creation results in less overall student sign-ups for the organization. Employers who do not have a schedule created by 10/26/23 at 5 p.m. may have their registration declined and will not participate in the event.*
Connect with alumni and employers in media, advertising, public relations, marketing and branding! Join us for an evening of virtual networking and learn more about current and future internships, job opportunities and interviews!
Student registration opens two weeks before the event.
Important Note: There is a video component to this virtual event. Come prepared as you would a traditional in-person career fair. Be mindful of your surroundings and limit background noise.
Please note: This event is only open to current UD students and UD alumni.
We look forward to your participation!
Nursing & Healthcare Experience Career Fair
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 | 5–6:30 p.m.
About the Event
This career fair is open to all healthcare organizations seeking interns or full-time employees in the healthcare industry. Students attending will range from nursing and medical laboratory science to a range of allied health professions.
Registration closes on 10/27/23 at 5 p.m.
Top Attending Majors:
Undergraduate: Nursing and pre-health (biological sciences, biochemistry, chemistry, exercise science, medical lab sciences, medical diagnostics), health promotion, health behavior science, sports health, public health
Graduate Programs: Nursing (MSN, DPN, PhD)
We look forward to connecting you with our students!
Cost
The registration fee is $150.00 per organization.
Payment Information:
Payment is due prior to the event date! Please include the invoice number and copy of the invoice!
We are now accepting online check payments here: www.udel.edu/csc-payment. PLEASE attempt to make all check payments online.
If you are UNABLE to process a check online, please follow these instructions.
Mail checks to:
University of Delaware Career Center
401 Academy Street
Newark, DE 19716
Attn: Melissa Zeissig
Make checks payable to: University of Delaware Career Center.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing to Melissa Zeissig. Should cancellation not be submitted in the above terms, no refund or excuse from payment will be issued.
- Cancellation prior to 10/20/23 at 5 p.m. — 100% refund or no expectation of payment.
- Cancellation between 10/20/23 at 5 p.m. – 10/27/23 at 5 p.m. — 75% refund or expectation of 25% payment.
- Cancellation after 10/27/23 at 5 p.m. — no refund will be issued and full payment is due.
The UD Career Center may cancel any one or more employer registrations for any reason. In doing so it may elect to consider only its own interests and will not be required to consider the effect of any such cancellation. Should cancellation be initiated by the Career Center a full refund of the registration fee will be provided.
Launch your career in nursing or healthcare!
Come to the Nursing and Healthcare Experiences Career Fair to connect with employers who are seeking to hire Blue Hens in a variety of healthcare related professions.
Pre-med and pre-PA students can also gain information about experiential opportunities and contact hours.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note: This event is only open to current UD students and UD alumni.
The UD Career Center is part of the Division of Student Life, which advances equity and inclusion, deepens student learning and drives holistic development through education, experiences and communities.