Career Fair & Special Event Schedule
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 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. Please see the event page for more information. The list of attending employers and the positions that they are recruiting for will be available on MustangJOBS, powered by Handshake. Please note that the list and position descriptions will be continually updated up until the days of the Career Fair.
Career Fair Opt-In Resume Books
Get your resume in the hands of employers with the Career Fair Opt-in Resume Books. The Career Fair Opt-in Resume Books features resumes from Cal Poly students and alumni who are seeking internship and full-time opportunities. Adding your resume to the book is a great way to enhance your job search and makes it easy for employers to contact (and hire!) you. Only vetted employers who register with Career Services will be given access. By submitting your resume to the opt-in resume book, you are authorizing Career Services to make the document available to employers that have paid for this service.
Preparing for Career Fairs and Networking Events (in-person):
- Research the most current list of participating employers and the opportunities the have available by visiting the event page on MustangJOBS, powered by Handshake. Use the filters to find companies who are hiring for roles that you are interested in. To view job descriptions, click on Jobs, and then and then enter keywords such as the employer’s name. To view job descriptions, click on View Details under the employer’s name.
- Register and sign-up for 1:1 and/or group sessions (virtual only).
- Add your resume to the Career Fair Opt-in Resume Book.
- Come see us (virtually, in-person or by phone).
- Drop-in Hours.
- Attend a Workshop.
- Make an appointment with your Career Counselor.
- Check out our interview tips (and additional resources) and prepare for common questions.
- 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.
Questions or contact us us at cs-events@calpoly.edu.
| EVENT | event DATE | DAY | EVENT TIME | LOCATION | Registration |
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Computing Career Fair Get your resume in the hands of employers with the 2023 Computing Career Fair Opt-in Resume Book. |
October 10, 2023 | Tuesday | 4:00pm-7:00pm | Cal Poly Recreation Center, Bldg. 43 - Main Gym | September 1, 2023 |
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Get your resume in the hands of employers with the 2023 Fall Career Fair Opt-in Resume Book. |
October 11, 2023 | Wednesday | 10:00am-3:00pm | Cal Poly Recreation Center, Bldg. 43 - Main Gym, North Gym and South Gym | September 1, 2023 |
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Fall Career Fair - Day 2 |
October 12, 2023 | Thursday | 10:00am-3:00pm | Cal Poly Recreation Center, Bldg. 43 - Main Gym, North Gym and South Gym | September 1, 2023 |
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Student + Employer Diversity Networking Event
Cal Poly Career Services is delighted to host an event for students from underrepresented groups in all majors to network with employers.
Networking is a critical part of most successful job and internship searches, with many sources citing 70 - 85% of people incorporating the strategy. Students and employers will have the chance to mix and mingle over appetizers. Conversation starters will be provided for those who would like them for the networking portion. This event is:
*Employers are encouraged to send representatives with diverse identities (e.g., ethnicity, ability, LGBTQ+, first-generation, veteran), if possible.
Event Agenda |
October 11, 2023 | Wednesday | 4:30 pm- 6:30 pm | Cal Poly Multi-Activity Center (MAC), Recreation Center, Bldg. 43 | September 1, 2023 |
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Virtual Fall Career Fair |
October 18, 2023 | Wednesday | 10:00am- 3:00 pm Pacific Time (PT) | Hosted virtually within MustangJOBS, powered by Handshake | September 27, 2023 |
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Virtual Graduate and Professional School Fair Thinking about going to graduate school? Attend the Virtual Graduate and Professional School Fair and ask your questions on the program, admissions and the application process. |
October 19, 2023 | Thursday |
10:00am- 3:00 pm Pacific Time (PT) |
Hosted virtually within MustangJOBS, powered by Handshake | September 27, 2023 |
| November 16, 2023 | Thursday | 4:00pm-7:00 pm | The Cal Poly JUSTIN and J. LOHR Center for Wine & Viticulture's Swanson Center of Effort Conference Hall, Building 156 | October 12, 2023 | |
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Winter Career Fair - Day 1 |
January 23, 2024 | Wednesday | 10:00am- 3:00pm | Cal Poly Recreation Center, Bldg. 43 | January 2, 2024 |
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Winter Career Fair - Day 2 |
January 24, 2024 | Thursday | 10:00am- 3:00pm | Cal Poly Recreation Center, Bldg. 43 | January 2, 2024 |
| Architecture & Environmental Design Career Fair Get your resume in the hands of employers with the 2024 AED Career Fair Opt-in Resume Book. |
January 24, 2024 | Thursday | 4:00 pm-7:00 pm | Cal Poly Recreation Center, Bldg. 43 | January 2, 2024 |
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Virtual Winter Career Fair |
January 31, 2024 | Wednesday | 10:00am-3:00pm | Hosted virtually within MustangJOBS, powered by Handshake | January 2, 2024 |
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Packaging & Graphic Communication Career Fair |
February 21,2024 | Wednesday | 9:00am-12:00pm | Cal Poly Multi-Activity Center (MAC), Recreation Center, Bldg. | January 2, 2024 |
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Teacher Job Fair |
March 7, 2024 | Thursday | 5:00pm-7:00pm | Cal Poly Multi-Activity Center (MAC), Recreation Center, Bldg. 43 | February 8, 2024 |
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*Spring Career Fair - Day 1 Get your resume in the hands of employers with the 2024 Spring Career Fair Opt-in Resume Book. |
April 17, 2024 | Wednesday | 10:00am- 3:00pm | Cal Poly Recreation Center, Bldg. 43 | March 21, 2024 |
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*Spring Career Fair - Day 2
Want a job or internship in SLO or northern Santa Barbara counties? Discover full-time, part-time, summer and internship opportunities at 30+ local companies! All students, from every major, are encouraged to attend!
*We are designating a special zone within our campuswide Spring Career Fair on Day 2 that will feature companies companies/organizations located in San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara Counties. Get your resume in the hands of employers with the 2024 Spring Career Fair Opt-in Resume Book.
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April 18, 2024 | Thursday | 10:00am- 3:00pm | Cal Poly Recreation Center, Bldg. 43 | March 21, 2024 |