With over 30 career fairs held annually at Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus, you will likely find an event to suit your recruitment needs.

While the CCO serves as the central source of information, most of the career fairs held at Purdue University are run by student organizations or the colleges, schools and departments. Therefore, the CCO may not be able to provide information on registration fees, confirmation of registration or cancellation policies. 

 

Fall Career Fairs

 

PITP & CIT COMPUTING FAIR | September 6 & 7, 2023 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is closed

We would like to formally nvite you to our Computing Career Fair! This upcoming Fall, the Purdue Information Technology Professionals (formerly AITP) and the CIT Student Council will be working together to host an in-person career fair on September 6th and 7th. There will be a bundle deal opportunity for those interested in recruiting students on both days.

Questions:  Contact Dr. Dawn Laux at dlaux@purdue.edu or Sebastian Rett at pitp@purdue.edu for more details.

 

DANIELS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS - PAA PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FAIR | September 7, 2023 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now closed

The School of Business Public Accounting Fair is designed specifically for companies in the Public Accounting industry and is hosted and organized by the Purdue Accounting Association (PAA). The fair is targeted recruiting to students seeking Public Accounting opportunities only.

Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Location: Rawls Hall

Software: Handshake

Fair Format:  In Person

Questions: Contact Natasha Scarlett paaattendance@gmail.com

https://www.purdueaccountingassociation.org/

 

PUBLIC IMPACT FAIR: CAREERS & RESOURCES | September 11, 2023 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now closed

The inaugural Public Impact Fair: Careers and Resources will be held in person on Monday, September 11, 2023 from (EST) 1pm to 6pm in Honors Hall of John Martinson Honors College and runs adjacent to Industrial Roundtable. The fair is open to all majors at Purdue University who desire to make a positive public impact in advocacy, administration, or service positions. This fair brings together government, non-profit, and industry employers to offer internships and careers in a variety of local, state, and federal government fields. It also provides information on resources to make the aspiration of working in places such as Washington D.C. a reality.

For more information, please contact rober730@purdue.edu

Software: Symplicity

Fair Format:  In Person

 

SIGMA INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING HYBRID CAREER FAIR | September 11, 2023 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now closed

The Industrial Engineering Hybrid Career Fair, held the day before PESC Industrial Roundtable will be held from 900am - 3:00pm (EST) IN PERSON on September 11 and 6:00pm - 9:00pm VIRTUALLY on September 11, 2023.  This fair brings prospective Industrial Engineers and recruiting companies together. With hundreds of students attending each year, our past events have a proven track record of success that translates into reduced recruitment time and top candidates for your company.

Students, please note that this career fair is open only to those enrolled in the Purdue Industrial Engineering program.

Software: Symplicity & Career Fair Plus

Fair Format:  In Person & Virtual

For more information on how to become involved, please contact vdevula@purdue.edu 

 

Biomedical Engineering Networking Night | September 12, 2023 | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now open

This casual networking event provides a free and convenient opportunity for company representatives to interact with highly motivated Biomedical Engineering students and share information about your company without pressure to collect resumes or interviews. Past company representatives have commented that this event was the most enjoyable part of the Industrial Roundtable career fair. Refreshments will be provided!

We encorage you to take advantage of this opportunity to meet prospective full-time and/or interns from the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering Program.

For more information, please contact render@purdue.edu

Software: Symplicity

Format:  In Person

 

2023 FALL HYBRID INDUSTRIAL ROUNDTABLE | September 12, 13 & 14, 2023 |  MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now closed

Since its start in 1980, the Industrial Roundtable (IR) has gained recognition with students and companies alike as being one of the best career fairs in the nation.  Providing the opportunity for company representatives to interact with the Purdue student body, the event attracts nearly 400 companies and over 12,000 engineering, science, and technology students each year. The fair, however, is open to all Purdue University students and traditionally attracts a diverse group of qualified undergraduate and graduate students searching for internship, co-op, and permanent employment opportunities.

As one of the largest student-organized job fairs in the country, the fair is continually growing, bringing in nearly 400 companies and 12,000 students each year. This year, for the first time in its 41 year history, IR will be held hybrid, offering both in-person and virtual formats.

Software: Symplicity & Career Fair Plus

Fair Format: Day 1 & 2 - In Person, Day 3 - Virtual via Career Fair

 

The School of Construction Management Technology (SCMT/BCM) Career Fair is held twice yearly (spring and fall) for employers seeking to fill full-time, intern, and co-op positions with students from the School of Construction Management Technology (Building Construction Management) program. At a typical SCMT/BCM Career Fair, over 500 students attend to engage with up to 150 construction companies from across the country. 

Questions:  Contact cmcareerfair@purdue.edu

Software: Symplicity & Career Fair Plus

Fair Format:  In Person

 

PURDUE AGRICULTURE FALL CAREER FAIR | October 3, 2023 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now closed

The College of Agriculture hosts career fairs in the fall and spring semesters. More than 250 companies attend annually. Several sectors of the agricultural industry are represented, including environment and natural resources, technology, food and animal sciences, plants and crops and farm management to list a few.

Students and alumni have the opportunity to learn about these organizations, submit resumes, and interview for permanent or internship positions. Freshmen and sophomore students are welcome to join upper-level students at the career fairs to learn about careers and develop the art of professional conversations very early.

Questions:  Contact Lela Mixon (AgCareerFair@purdue.edu)

Software: Symplicity

Fair Format:  In Person

 

AEROSPACE HYBRID CAREER EXPO | October 3-4, 2023|  MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION to open soon

The Aerospace Career Expo is designed specifically for companies in the Aerospace and Defense industries to draw candidates from Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering for internships, Co-Op opportunities, and full time positions. The Aerospace Career Expo is designed to feature both large and small companies specializing in a diverse range of sectors within the Aerospace industry. October 5th will be virtual and October 6th will be in person.

Software: Symplicity & Career Fair Plus

Fair Format: Oct 3 - Virtual via Career Fair Plus, Oct 4 - In Person

Questions:  Contact aaesac@purdue.edu

 

CIVIL ENGINEERING CAREER FAIR | October 12, 2023 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now closed

This year's CESAC Civil Engineering Career Fair is a fully in-person fair on Thursday, October 12th, from 9:00am - 3:00pm EST. Information sessions will be held on October 11th, from 5:00pm - 9:00pm EST.

The CESAC Civil Engineering Career Fair at Purdue provides an opportunity to find prospective employees and create widespread name recognition at one of the top civil engineering schools in the country. Students in the Lyles School of Civil Engineering emphasize in one or more of nine disciplines: architectural, construction, environmental, geomatics, geotechnical, hydraulics and hydrological, materials, structural, and transportation. In addition to civil engineering, our career fair also caters to students majoring in either environmental and ecological engineering or construction engineering management. Students attending the Career Fair are domestic or international, undergraduate or graduate, and looking for internships, co-ops, and full-time employment opportunities.

Questions:  Contact purduecesac@gmail.com

 

NURSING IN-PERSON CAREER FAIR | November 9, 2023 | MORE INFO | EMPLOYER REGISTRATION is now open

The School of Nursing Student Council holds a Nursing Career Fair each fall for recruiters from health care organizations, including hospitals, to recruit nursing students for both summer and full-time positions.  Graduate programs are also invited to come talk about their programs for students interested in pursuing advanced degrees.  The fair is open to all Purdue nursing students as well as students from Ivy Tech and St. Elizabeth Schools of Nursing as well as nurses in the community who are looking to relocate or find another position.

Software: Symplicity

Fair Format:  In Person

To register as an employer, email Roxanne Martin martinrj@purdue.edu

 

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PURDUE CERIAS (CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN INFORMATION AND SECURITY) IN PERSON CAREER FAIR | September 13, 2022 | MORE INFO  | CERIAS PARTNER REGISTRATION is currently closed for CERIAS Strategic Partners.