Show up, Say Hello: UC Berkeley Career Engagement’s Fall Career Fairs

Fall is the perfect time to start scoping out jobs and internships, especially if you want to boost your work experience with a summer internship or are graduating this spring. Fortunately, the UC Berkeley Career Engagement’s (BCE) fall career fairs are coming right up. Do not miss these opportunities to connect with employers, practice talking about your skills, or just learn more about your post-grad options.

If you’re considering attending but nervous about what to expect, don’t worry, you’re not alone! Berkeley Career Engagement offers great tips for preparing in advance. BCE also often hosts prep sessions before the fairs, so once you register, keep an eye out for an invitation. You can also schedule an appointment with one of BCE’s dedicated Career Educators to learn more about how to make the most of the fair.

And remember, these career fairs are for everyone, whatever your discipline or program, and whether you’re graduating this year or still have several years of graduate school ahead. If you are early in your program, the fairs are a low-stakes way to learn what kinds of roles exist for someone with your training and what hard and soft skills employers value the most. If you are on the market this year, they are a chance to make direct contact with recruiters, ask about openings, and put a face to your application. 

Bring a friend for moral support, take a deep breath, and head over to one of the fall career fairs!

Masters & PhD Career Fair: Tech/R&D

Tuesday, September 29, 4 p.m.–7 p.m.

Masters & PhD Career Fair: Strategy, Analysis, & Policy

Wednesday, September 30, 4 p.m.–7 p.m.

Masters & PhD Career Fair: All Career Fields

Thursday, October 1, 4 p.m.–7 p.m.

Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) Career Fair*

Tuesday, October 6, 2 p.m.–6 p.m.

*This fair is open to all degree levels, and while undergraduate students will be in attendance, employers are excited about meeting graduate students at this fair, too.