Prepare for Career Fairs
Whether a career fair is in-person or virtual, being prepared will enhance your experience!
1. Steps to take to prepare for the fair
2. Steps to take to prepare for the virtual fair
Attend the Aggie Compass Business Boutique the week before each fair for free professional clothing.
Each academic year, the ICC hosts four to six large internship and career fairs.
Fairs are for UC Davis students and alumni only, unless otherwise noted.
Alumni may request a Handshake account if they don't already have one. All new and current students have a Handshake account.
Discover which employers are participating in the fairs on Handshake. Download the app to access the employer map. Follow employers on Handshake for updates, including if they register for a fair or add new sessions to a virtual fair.
Upcoming Fair Dates
Consulting Showcase
Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Virtual via Handshake
Fall Virtual Career Fair
Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Virtual via Handshake
STEM Career Fair
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: In person at University Credit Union Center (formerly the Pavilion), UC Davis
Business and Public Service Career Fair
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: In person at University Credit Union Center (formerly the Pavilion), UC Davis
Master's, Ph.D., and Postdoctoral Virtual Career Fair
Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Time: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Virtual via Handshake
Engineering, Energy, and Technology Career Fair
Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: In person at University Credit Union Center (formerly the Pavilion), UC Davis
Winter Career Fair
Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: In person at University Credit Union Center (formerly the Pavilion), UC Davis
Spring Career Fair
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: In person at University Credit Union Center (formerly the Pavilion), UC Davis
- Past Fairs
Fall Virtual Career Fair
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Handshake via virtualMaster's, Ph.D., and Postdoctoral Scholar Virtual Career Fair
Friday, September 15, 2023
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Handshake via virtualBusiness and Public Service Career Fair
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
In person at University Credit Union Center (formerly the Pavilion), UC DavisSTEM Career Fair
Thursday, October 19, 2023
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
In person at University Credit Union Center (formerly the Pavilion), UC DavisEngineering, Energy, and Technology Career Fair
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
In person at University Credit Union Center (formerly the Pavilion), UC DavisWinter Career Fair
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
In person at University Credit Union Center (formerly the Pavilion), UC DavisSpring Career Fair
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
In person at University Credit Union Center (formerly the Pavilion), UC DavisHire Me! Virtual Career Fair
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Virtual via Handshake
Additional Fairs
There are other fairs and recruiting events not hosted solely by the ICC:
- Food & Ag Career Fair (for MBA and graduate students)
- Pre-Health Conference
- Global Learning Fair (Study Abroad Fair)
- Graduate and Law School Information Day
- PhD & Master's Virtual Career Expo (online, hosted by the Graduate Career Consortium)
- Startup Internship and Career Fair
- Teacher Job Fair