At Career Success, our Industry Connections team is dedicated to providing you with every opportunity to shape your future! Our career fairs are the largest and most convenient way for students to connect with a diverse range of employers. At these events, you can practice networking skills, expand your professional network, learn about full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities, and engage in career exploration. No matter your focus or goals, we have a career fair for you! From STEM to the arts, our career fairs cover it all. Simply show up on the day of the event to start making valuable connections and exploring your career possibilities.
Below are the career fairs we offer. Browse through and discover which event could be the launchpad for your future success.
Career Fairs
The Tech & Analytics Career Fair is the premier Ohio State event for students seeking opportunities in the technology, data, economics, and analytics sectors. The event is open to all current OSU students and recent graduates. Attending industry partners will be primarily interested in students with data, technology, economics, and analytical skill sets and are interested in chatting with students from the following majors, in particular: Computer & Information Science, Data Analytics, Economics, Mathematics, GIS, Physics, and Statistics. All students, however, are welcome as we know that many majors provide a curriculum that enhances students' knowledge in these areas, such as Business Analytics, Bioinformatics, and Engineering.
This career fair is focused on positions in the sciences, and has expanded to encompass healthcare, wellness, and social impact. There will be a large number of private, non-profit, governmental sector companies recruiting for interns, R&D developers, chemists, microbiologists, lab technicians & scientists, pharmaceutical researchers & sales, medical consulting & sales, medical researchers, medical scribes, data scientists, software analysts, and many other related technical careers.
Students interested in the science or healthcare industries can also expect opportunities in technology, marketing, communications, business, data analytics, and engineering.
The Arts Career Expo is the first of its kind at Ohio State, designed for students seeking opportunities in the visual, written, and performing arts. This is your chance to network with employers, learn career skills, and more. Industry partners attending the expo will primarily be interested in students majoring in the visual, written, and performing arts. Featured majors include Art (including BFA), Art Education, Arts Management, Communication, Dance, Design, Film Studies, Moving Image Production, Music, and Theatre.
The Ohio State University Spring Career Fair is an annual event that provides current students and recent graduates with opportunities to network with employers and explore job and internship openings across a broad range of disciplines, including business, communications, science, technology, and government. Attendees can connect with private sector companies, federal and state government agencies, and organizations seeking talent for various roles.
The Internship & Opportunity Summit targets undergraduate students seeking resume-building opportunities for Summer 2024. This event hosts local, regional, and national organizations eager to hire Ohio State University students and offers professional workshops for undergraduates. Attendees can explore internships, volunteer opportunities, and part-time work in areas such as business-related functions, nonprofit management, and summer/recreation camp counseling.
The Graduate Student & Postdoc Industry Recruitment Event (GSPIRE) is the biggest career fair on campus exclusively focused on attracting and connecting employers to advanced degree (MS/PhD/Postdoc) talent, jointly hosted through the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering. Organized in collaboration with the Ohio State Postdoctoral Association, OUAB, the Council for Graduate Students (CGS), and Females of Chemistry Uniting Scientists (FOCUS), this career fair offers valuable resources and support for graduate students seeking a career in industry.
Career Fair Prep Videos
Career fairs are a golden opportunity to connect with top employers and kickstart your career. In this video, we’ll guide you through the essential steps to prepare for a career fair and make a lasting impression. From crafting the perfect elevator pitch to what to wear , we've got you covered!
Your preparation doesn't stop just because it's the day of the career fair. In this video, we’ll walk you through the crucial steps to take on the day of the event to ensure you’re calm, confident, and ready to make the most of every opportunity.
Just attend a career fair? Your work isn’t over yet! In this video, we’ll guide you through the essential steps to take after a career fair to ensure you stay top of mind with potential employers and turn those connections into job offers.
Handshake is a career-networking platform for Ohio State students and recent graduates. Use Handshake to register for programs and events, find internships and employment, and much more. Employers use Handshake when recruiting the high caliber and diverse talent Arts and Sciences students at Ohio State offer.
If you have a Disability and rely on a screen reader or the keyboard for access to your computer you will experience difficulty using the Handshake application. As the University works with Handshake to improve accessibility, please contact handshake@osu.edu for assistance in navigating and using this application. A member of our team will respond within 2 business days to assist you.
Career Success offers the Career Studio, a dynamic drop-in space where all ASC students can stop by without an appointment for on-the-go career guidance from their peers.
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