BEAM Career Fairs
Stanford hosts 17+ Career Fairs during the academic year, covering a wide variety of industries, majors and degree levels. Career Fairs are open to all students - from freshmen to PhDs & Postdocs - and are an excellent way to connect with employers to learn about opportunities and what skills they are seeking. The Fall Career Fair is our largest fair, and provides an opportunity for students to meet with representatives from approximately 300 employers. Additionally, we have smaller boutique fairs, such as the Social Impact and Start-up fairs, which cater to students interested in specific sectors.
Making the Most of Your Career Fair Experience
It is easy to feel intimidated at a career fair - that's why it's helpful to do your homework ahead of time. Here are some ways you can prepare:
- Review the list of employers attending the fair in Handshake beforehand and prioritize your top preferences
- Conduct research on the employers that are high on your preference list using sites such as LinkedIn and Glassdoor
- Prepare questions for employers based on your goals for the fair, such as career exploration or job search
- Create your resume and bring copies with you
- Complete your Handshake profile and make it viewable to employers
Learn more about how to make the most of a career fair
Check out our 2015-16 Career Fair schedule on Handshake or view below.
| Career Fairs | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Alumni Job Fair | August 26, 2015 | 4pm - 8pm | Arrillaga Alumni Center |
| Fall Career Fair **Download the Career Fair + App for latest updates! | October 1, 2015 | 10:30am - 4pm | White Plaza (outside) |
| Kickstart Your Social Impact Career - A Cardinal Careers Event | October 7, 2015 | 5pm-8:30pm | Paul Brest Hall |
| Startup & Emerging Companies Fall Fair **Download the company guide | October 13, 2015 | 12pm-4pm | Tresidder Memorial Union |
| Earth, Energy & Environmental Fair | October 15, 2015 | 12pm-4pm | Tresidder Memorial Union |
| Graduate School/Serve-a-Year Event | October 20, 2015 | 12pm-4pm | Tresidder Memorial Union |
| Startup Winter Fair | January 14, 2016 | 12pm-4pm | William R. Hewlett Teaching Center |
| Engineering Opportunity Job Fair | January 23, 2016 | 10:30am-3:30pm | Huang Engineering Center |
| Design & Technology Fair (Formerly ME Design & MedTech) | February 3, 2016 | 12pm-4pm | Tresidder Memorial Union |
| Structural Engineering, Sustainable Design & Construction Fair | February 4, 2016 | 5pm-8pm | Tresidder Memorial Union |
| Liberal Arts (H&S) Conference | February 10, 2016 | 12pm-4pm | Tresidder Memorial Union |
| Social Impact Fair - A Cardinal Careers Event | February 23, 2016 | 5pm-8pm | Tresidder Memorial Union |
| Senior Class Event | April 6, 2016 | TBD | Paul Brest Hall |
| Spring Career Fair | April 14, 2016 | 12pm-4pm | White Plaza (outside) |
