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Career fairs are an excellent way to start or advance your job search. Whether they're in person or online, job fairs let you engage with potential employers and learn about job openings. If you're aware of an upcoming job fair that our readers would find helpful, please email us at socialmedia@choosework.ssa.gov with the event name, dates, and official website.
CareerEco Virtual Career Fair
Many organizations list their events on CareerEco. Check out their full calendar for a list of virtual or in-person events.
- October 11: First Generation Virtual Career Fair
- October 12: Government & Non-Profit Jobs Hiring Event
- October 12: Teacher Diversity Virtual Fair
- October 13: National Career and Internship Fair
- October 19: Women in Business Virtual Fair
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Diversity Career Group
Diversity Career Group focuses their career and job fairs on connecting employers and job seekers through sit-down conversations and even first-round job interviews. Check out the full calendar.
DiversityX
DiversityX connects Black Americans, Latinx, Asian Americans, Native Americans, women, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community with top companies. For a listing of DiversityX virtual events near you, visit their calendar.
- October 12: Honolulu, HI Virtual Job Fair
- October 24: Warren, MI Virtual Job Fair
- October 28: Scottsdale, AZ Virtual Job Fair
- October 31: Frisco, TX Virtual Job Fair
Education Week
Links to these job fairs are not affiliated with or endorsed by Social Security and may not follow the same privacy, security and accessibility policies. To learn about accommodations available to job seekers wanting to attend a fair, please contact each organization directly for their accommodation request process and deadlines.
Education Week is an independent news organization. During their career fair, many school districts and organizations have openings for teachers, support staff, and administrators available immediately for the 2022-23 school year.
- October 27: Virtual Career Fair for Teachers and K-12 Staff
Equal Opportunity Publications
Equal Opportunity Publications (EOP) offers a variety of diverse recruitment resources, including national online career magazines, virtual job board and career fairs for minority groups and people with disabilities. Check out EOP's career expos page for a list of events.
- October 19: Stem Diversity Virtual Career Fair
Eventbrite Virtual Career Fairs
Eventbrite is a leading events management and growth platform. Their platform allows anyone to find and attend a variety of events. Check out their virtual career or job fair listings.
- October 5: Veteran and Military Spouse Career Development Fair
- October 7: #USGov Virtual JobExpo / Career Fair #Online
- October 7: National Virtual Teacher Job Fair
- October 13: Hispanic Heritage Month: Applying for Jobs at US Department of Labor
- October 24: Remote Work Jobs in a Flat Metaverse – Network, Connect and Pitch
Professional Diversity Network
Professional Diversity Network works to connect job seekers with employers that value an inclusive and diverse work environment. Visit their full calendar of events.
- October 11: The Atlanta Professional Diversity Virtual Career Fair
- October 18: The Boston Professional Diversity Virtual Career Fair
- October 25: The Chicago Professional Diversity Virtual Career Fair
RecruitMilitary
RecruitMilitary seeks to tap into the extensive talent pool that veterans represent for employers. For a listing of all RecruitMilitary virtual events, visit their calendar.
- October 18: Eastern Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
- October 25: National Logistics Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
USAJOBS
USAJOBS is the federal government's official employment site. As part of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), USAJOBS helps recruit and retain a world-class government workforce. USAJOBS connects job seekers with federal employment opportunities across the United States and around the world. Visit their list of events.
- October 5: IRS Virtual Info Session - Disability Employment Awareness Month
- October 12: Federal Interagency Military Spouse Career Expo
- October 13: Disability Mentoring Day at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Preparing for Job Fairs
Before you attend a job or career fair, be sure to prepare. We have a variety of resources to help, including:
- Get Ready! Preparing for and Attending a Virtual Career Fair
- Making the Most of a Virtual Career Fair
- 9 Tips to Help You Succeed at a Career Fair
CareerOneStop also has tips that can help you prepare for and succeed at a job fair and in your overall job search.
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