Engineering Internship & Career Fair
Don't wait. Employers are hiring now for spring and summer 2025 jobs, internships and co-ops.
Plan to attend the Engineering Internship & Career Fair in addition to our Interview Day.
Come to the Engineering Internship & Career Fair
Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Soft Opening: 9:30 a.m. for members of engineering student organizations and alumni job seekers
Location: Engineering East Hall, Engineering Research Building, School of Business Atrium
See more details, registration information and the list of employers on Handshake
Have time to help? It takes more than 80 student volunteers to help run the fair. Please consider volunteering for an hour.
Participate in Interview Day
Impress employers at the fair to be invited to interview on campus the next day. Employers will be interviewing and hiring for positions that begin in spring and summer 2025.
Date: Thursday September 26, 2024
Time: 10 a.m.– 3 p.m.
Location: Engineering East Hall Atrium
Have time to help with Interview Day? Please consider volunteering to help check-in students and assist employers. It’s easy!
Get Ready!
You have questions? We have answers.
It’s critical to prepare for the Career Fair and Interview Day.
Choose the learning method that works best for you: in-person prep sessions or resume reviews, on-demand videos, a written guide or individualized appointments.
Career Fair Prep Events
Prepare for the Fair Workshop - Learn how to succeed at the fair
- Monday, September 9 from Noon–12:50 p.m. in East Hall, room 4229 - Pizza Served!
- Thursday, September 19 from 5–5:50 p.m. in East Hall, room 4229 - Pizza Served!
Pitch Practice - Create or improve your self-introduction (pitch) to employers
- Monday, September 16 from Noon–12:50 p.m. in the ERB, room 1313
- Wednesday, September 18 from 2–2:50 p.m. in the ERB, room 1313
- Friday, September 20 from 1–1:50 p.m. in the ERB, room 1313
Pop-In Resume Reviews - Get your resume “career fair ready” with a quick review
- Thursday, September 5 from Noon–2 p.m. in the East Hall Atrium
- Friday, September 6 from 10 a.m.–Noon in Engineering Career Services, ERB, room 1308
- Monday, September 9 from 3–5 p.m. in Engineering Career Services, ERB, room 1308
- Friday, September 13 from 2–4 p.m. in Engineering Career Services, ERB, room 1308
- Monday, September 16 from 3–5 p.m. in Engineering Career Services, ERB, room 1308
- Friday, September 19 from 1–3 p.m. in Engineering Career Services, ERB, room 1308
Suit Yourself Closet - Gently used professional clothing for VCU students
- Tuesday, September 3 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. in the Business School Atrium
- Wednesday, September 4 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. in the Business School Atrium
- Thursday, September 5 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. in the Business School Atrium
Career Advising
- Weekly Drop-In Hours | Tuesdays from 3–5 p.m. | Join via Zoom
- By appointment | Available through Handshake | Select "College of Engineering Career Services" and follow the prompts
Career Fair Prep Videos
Prepare for the Fair Video
Elevator Pitch Video