Attention Employers: This page is intended for students and alumni. Please view employer career fair and special events page.
Career Services offers twelve signature Career Fairs and networking events per year to connect Cal Poly students and alumni with leading employers. Whether you are in your first year and just want to explore and see how it all works, or you are about to graduate and need a full time position – these events are for you! Meet employers and network to learn about full-time, part-time, co-op, or internship opportunities, and come prepared for same-day or next day interviews. All students, from every major, are encouraged to attend!
Career Fairs are just one of the many ways you can engage with employers - check out our student and employer engagement opportunities for all the ways you can connect with employers.
Career fairs and special networking events are for all currently enrolled Cal Poly students and alumni. The date, time, and location of these events are subject to change.
Preparing for Career Fairs and Networking Events
- Research the most current list of participating employers and the opportunities the have available by visiting the event page on MustangJobs.
- Add your resume to the Career Fair Opt-in Resume Book.
- Get yourself ready!
- Check out our interview tips (and additional resources) and prepare for common questions.
- Read our Navigating MustangJobs for In-Person Career Fairs guide!
- Watch our Preparing for the Career Fair (4:00)
- Come see us (virtually, in-person or by phone) or in Career Services virtual drop-in.
- Make an appointment with your Career Counselor.
- Attend a Workshop.
- Get your professional attire together. Business attire is suggested.
- Download the Cal Poly Now App and search for the Career Services guide within the app to easily access career fair information, including an up-to-date list of employers, from the convenience of your smartphone.
Career Fair Opt-In Resume Books
Submit your resume to the Career Fair Opt-In Resume Books to connect with potential employers. These books feature resumes from Cal Poly students and alumni seeking internships and full-time positions. By opting in, you make your resume available to vetted employers registered with Career Services, who may contact you for job opportunities. By participating, you authorize Career Services to share your resume with these employers.
To find the Opt-In Resume Book for each event, log in to MustangJobs.
Event locations are viewable in MustangJobs and Cal Poly Now.
Questions? Please contact the Events Team by emailing cs-events@calpoly.edu.
| EVENT | event DATE | EVENT TIME | Registration/RSVP and view the list of employers |
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Computing, AI and Sales Career Fair Boost your job search with the 2025 Computing, AI and Sales Opt-In Resume Book! |
October 21, 2025 | 4:00-7:00 pm | September 23, 2025 |
| Student + Employer Diversity Networking Event | October 22, 2025 | 5:30-7:00 pm | October 8, 2025 |
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Fall Career Fair - Day 1
Boost your job search with the 2025 Fall Career Fair Opt-In Resume Book! |
October 22, 2025 | 10:00 am-3:00 pm | September 23, 2025 |
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Fall Career Fair - Day 2 Boost your job search with the 2025 Fall Career Fair Opt-In Resume Book! |
October 23, 2025 | 10:00am-3:00pm | September 23, 2025 |
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Coast-to-Coast Virtual Hiring Expo |
October 29, 2025 | 10:00am- 3:00 pm Pacific Time (PST) | October 1, 2025 |
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College of Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences (CAFES) Connections: Fall Career Networking Event |
November 12, 2025 | 4:00 pm-7:00 pm | October 15, 2025 |
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Winter Career Fair - Day 1 |
January 27, 2026 | 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | December 30, 2025 |
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Winter Career Fair - Day 2 |
January 28, 2026 | 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | December 30, 2025 |
| Architecture and Environmental Design Career Fair |
January 29, 2026 | 4:00 pm-7:00 pm | December 30, 2025 |
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Social Impact Virtual Career Fair |
February 4, 2026 | 10:00 am--3:00 pm Pacific Time (PST) | January 22, 2026 |
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Packaging and Graphic Communication Career Fair |
February 18, 2026 | 9:00am-12:00pm | January 21, 2026 |
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Teacher and Education Career Fair |
March 5, 2026 | 5:00pm-7:00pm | February 5, 2026 |
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Spring Career Fair - Day 1
Boost your job search with the 2026 Spring Career Fair Opt-In Resume Book! |
April 8, 2026 | 10:00am- 3:00pm | March 12, 2026 |
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Spring Career Fair - Day 2
Special zone with companies and organizations located in San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara Counties!
Boost your job search with the 2026 Spring Career Fair Opt-In Resume Book! |
April 9, 2026 | 10:00am- 3:00pm | March 13, 2026 |