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University of Cincinnati students and alumni are invited to the semi-annual Professional and Technical Career Fair on February 7, 8 and 9.

The Professional Day, Tuesday, tends to focus on roles in business, while Wednesday’s and Thursday’s Technical Days focus on engineering and information technology (IT), but students and alumni of all majors, both undergraduate and graduate, are welcome to attend.

The fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day in the Campus Recreation Center. In addition, most of the companies hiring specifically in construction, civil engineering and architectural engineering will be concentrated in the Tangeman University Center on Wednesday and Thursday.

More than 380 companies will be on campus to fill co-op or internship positions and post-graduation jobs. Job seekers should check the employer list carefully before the fair to see which companies are coming, on which days and in which location, so they don’t miss good opportunities.

Green Jobs Initiative

New this year, companies that offer jobs in sustainability will be highlighted during the fair with signs at their table and in a handout on site.

What to Bring

Students should bring 5-10 copies of their resume, a notepad and pen, and their Bearcat Card (student ID). Students may pre-register, but it is not required.

What to Wear

Job seekers should dress professionally. UC students can get deep discounts on professional clothing and accessories during the JC Penney Suit Up event online Jan. 23-30 or in person at the Eastgate Mall store Jan. 29. In addition, students who qualify can pick out professional clothing for free from the Bearcats Pantry Career Closet which will operate a satellite location nearby during the fair.

Prepare for the Fair

Preparing for a career fair ahead of time can make you less nervous, more confident and more successful in your co-op or job search. Job seekers can do several things to prepare, including:

• Update (or create) a resume
• Research the companies that will be there
• Practice a self-introduction
• Plan what you will wear

See How to Prepare for a Career Fair for more advice and details on preparing for a fair.

Students who want help writing a resume or getting ready for the fair can also use these resources:

• Business students should contact Lindner Career Services
• Engineering and IT students should see their co-op advisor
• All other students can drop into the Bearcat Promise Career Studio in Tangeman University Center (TUC) Room 310 during walk-in hours

Learn More

UC students and alumni can learn more about the Professional and Technical Career Fair in UC’s career platform Handshake. If you are new to Handshake, see the getting started guide.

The Professional and Technical Career Fair is co-produced by the College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies, College of Engineering and Applied Science Tribunal, Lindner College of Business Career Services and the Lindner Students Association.