We hope you're having a great summer break and are looking forward to a new academic year starting in just a few weeks!
If you're planning on searching for a Summer 2024 internship or post-grad full-time job, the fall semester is a perfect time to start your search.
Carve out 10-15 minutes in your day to review the early fall career-related events below.
Save the date! Add events of interest to your calendar now.
If registration is open for an event already, register today.
Look for future emails from our team as we share more details about each event.Get Ready for Fall Recruiting Week
Learn all about this week-long series of virtual workshops in our Get Ready for Fall Recruiting blog post!
More Fall Recruiting Prep Events
How to Navigate a Career Fair
Wed., Aug. 23 | 4:30-5:30pm | Virtual event | More info
Career Peer Educators will share tips on maximizing your time at a career fair, perfecting your elevator pitch (i.e., a quick way of introducing yourself), and crafting follow-up e-mails to employers.
Resume Marathon
Wed., Sept. 6 | 10am-3pm | Clemons Library | More info
Receive personalized feedback on your resume from an alum or employer in a safe environment! Bring a printed copy of your resume with you.
Mock Interview Day
Thurs., Sept. 7 | 9am-4pm | Bryant Hall at Scott Stadium | More info
Sign up for a 45-minute, stress-free session with an employer to practice your interview skills and receive personal feedback on your resume. Registration opens August 1.
Networking Nights & Career Fairs
Tech Night Takeover
Tues., Aug. 29 | 5-8pm | Bryant Hall at Scott Stadium | More info
Join us to connect with recruiters and learn about internship and job opportunities, learn about student tech clubs at UVA (and how to get involved in projects), and get in depth Technical Interview Coaching with recruiters from tech companies.
Diversity & Club Networking Fair
Wed., Aug. 30 | 6-8pm | Bryant Hall at Scott Stadium | More info
Chat with employers about the opportunities at their organizations, learn about their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build relationships with recruiters.
Consulting & Strategy Recruiting Fair
Thurs., Aug. 31 | 5-8pm | Bryant Hall at Scott Stadium | More info
Whether you are sure you want to go into consulting or you just want to learn more about the industry, this event is a great opportunity to explore the field, learn about the different types of consulting, and network with employers who have job and internship positions available.
Virtual Commerce Career Day
Fri., Sept. 8 | 9am-1pm | Virtual within Handshake | More info
All UVA students and majors are welcome. Participating employers expect to speak with students interested in learning about different industries, companies, and business-related career paths, as well as those focused on internship and full-time opportunities. Business professional or business casual attire is encouraged when participating in video conferences with employers.
Civil Engineering Career Fair & Networking Night
Tues., Sept. 12 | 5:30-8:30pm | Bryant Hall at Scott Stadium | More info
Connect with 40-50 employers who want to recruit you for internships and full-time jobs.
Engineering Career Fair & Career Conference
Tues., Sept. 12 Thurs., Sept. 14 | 10am-3pm | Newcomb Hall 3rd Floor | More info
In addition to a traditional career fair (Sept. 13 and 14), our event will feature a career conference and workshop day (Sept. 12) where undergraduate and graduate students can connect with employers and attend workshops on a variety of career-related topics. We'll share more details as the date draws closer.
Virtual Engineering Career Fair
Wed., Sept. 20 | 1-4pm | Virtual on Handshake | More info
CS and Engineering students, meet with a variety of employers virtually.
Graduate & Professional School Fair
Wed., Sept. 27 | 12-3pm | Newcomb Hall 3rd Floor | More info
Connect with graduate and professional schools from across the world who will be here to recruit UVA students for their top-notch programs.
More Networking & Career Fair Events
Economic & Litigation Consulting Night
Wed., Sept. 13 | 6-8pm | Bryant Hall at Scott Stadium | More info
Finance Night
Thurs., Sept. 14 | 5-8pm | Bryant Hall at Scott Stadium | More info
Data Analytics Night
Wed., Oct. 4 | 5-7pm | Bryant Hall at Scott Stadium | More info
BME Networking Night
Date TBD
Virtual Fall Job & Internship Fair: Biotech, Science & Healthcare Careers
Wed., Oct. 11 | 1-4pm | More info
Intelligence Careers Week
Overview of the Intelligence Community
Mon., Sept. 11 | 5:30-6:30pm | Garrett Hall's Great Room | More info
There are many ways to work within the intelligence community. Attend this session to discover the variety of agencies that exist and learn how to find information on the types of opportunities that exist within this secretive industry.
Resume Reviews with Career Counselors
Tues., Sept. 12 | 10am-12pm | Clemons 204 | More info
Stop by these drop-in hours to chat with one of our Public Service & Government Career Counselors to do a quick resume review and make sure that your resume is tailored and ready to go for positions in intelligence and security work.
Navigating the Security Clearance Process
Wed., Sept. 13 | 6-7pm | Garrett Hall's Great Room | More info
Are you applying to a position that requires a security clearance? Attend this session to learn what experiences and behaviors to avoid so that you move through the process smoothly! This session will also give you the opportunity to talk-through the different steps needed for your clearance and what to expect in that process (ex. forms, polygraph test, interview, etc.).
Intelligence & Security Career Day
Fri., Sept. 15 | 10am-3pm | Bryant Hall at Scott Stadium | More info
Connect with government agencies and intelligence firms, and learn about job and internship opportunities.