Job Fairs and Employment Events

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Last Updated: Oct 10, 2025, 10:40 AM

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The Career Development Center hosts job fairs, for all majors, during the fall and spring semesters for students seeking internships and career opportunities. Generally, the fairs are held in September and February and hosted on-campus.

The upcoming 2026 - 2027 academic fairs will be held on Tuesday February 17th, 2026 and Tuesday, September 16th, 2026.

 

Employer Information Sessions

Throughout the entire year, employers host webinars where students can learn more about potential employment opportunities and internships, workplace culture, and what it takes to get hired. These are live sessions with recruiters. Get the inside scoop - the kind of information you will not find on the Internet. 

Take the first step. View event details and registration through Hire a Saluki (powered by Handshake).

To receive event notifications, make sure to:

  1. add joinhandshake.com to your email contacts; and
  2. set your notification preferences in Handshake.

Job and Internship Fair

Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
SIU Student Center Ballrooms

Admission is FREE for students and alumni!  The only admission requirements are that students come dressed professionally. Students should also bring multiple copies of their resumes.  

We DO NOT have resume critiques at the Job and Internship Fair.

Employer participants are listed in Handshake under the Events section. Employers will register continuously from mid-July to the day before the event. Students are encouraged to check the list often.

Resume Critiques and Interview Prep

The Career Development Center invites you to engage in interview preparation, and resume and cover letter critiques by appointment. Schedule your appointment through Handshake or by calling us at 618-453-2391.

Walk-up Resume Critique Event  

TBA, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Student Center 1st Floor

Professional Clothing Closet

Our professional clothing closet is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call for an appointment or stop by and suit-up for the job fair. The clothing is yours to keep.

JCPenney Suit-Up Event 

Discounted professional clothes

Online at www.jcp.com
Date: August 23 - November 2nd 2025
Text "SIU" to 67292 to receive the discount code.