Career Fair
Career Fair is one of the biggest career-related events in the region. On the Modesto A. Maidique Campus alone, we regularly introduce over 130 employers to nearly 1,500 of our students and alumni. Employers comprise private industry; public, educational, and non-profit organizations; local government, the federal government, law enforcement, and military.
Career Fair is open only to FIU students and alumni and is free of charge. Students and alumni wishing to attend Career Fair need to register through their Handshake account. Students and alumni must wear professional attire, have a digital copy of their resume available. and have an FIU email.
Spring 2026 Career Fair
Monday, March 9th | 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ocean Bank Convention Center, MMC
Prepare for Career Fairs
- Prepare for Career Fair
- Attend a Prepare for the Career Fair workshop
- Check out our Career Fair Tips page
- Create a strong resume
- Attend a Resume Writing Workshop
- Have your resume critiqued at Resume Fest
- Get help from a Peer Career Coach through our Hybrid Drop-In Program
- Check out our Resume samples and guides on the Create a Resume/Cover Letter page
- Research Employers attending the Career Fair in Handshake
- Learn how to dress professionally
I’ve attended multiple career fairs, employer workshops, resume-building events, and more through FIU Career and Talent Development, and it has truly been a game changer. I gained practical knowledge about creating a standout resume, navigating job search resources, preparing for interviews, and confidently delivering an elevator pitch. What surprised me most was the boost in confidence I walked away with—something I hadn’t anticipated at the start.
The professional insights and encouragement provided throughout truly made a difference, helping me step out of my comfort zone and grow. I’m looking forward to applying these new skills at job fairs, networking events, and beyond—wherever new opportunities arise.
Christian Arauz
Cybersecurity 25′
Career Fair is open to all current FIU students and alumni.
Accommodations
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a university event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to CRCA at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.