Job Fairs and Events

Watch for deadlines. Register early.

The Career Resource Center (CRC) organizes various types of career events throughout the year including workshops, national speakers, employer information sessions, alumni sessions and career fairs. Look for specific dates and times, and register through BizLink - Events.

Prepare for the Fair

Upcoming Events

Following are descriptions of some of the most prominent recruiting events that UB students are eligible to attend. Read the descriptions carefully to determine your eligibility in terms of degree required, country work authorizations, etc.

You may register for most of the events free on the Web; however, you will be responsible for any necessary travel arrangements. Many events require you to register up to six months or more ahead of time, so observe the deadlines and register early.

Alumni Advice

Alumnus Brandon Glasgow.

Video: Brandon Glasgow, MBA '18 shares his experience on preparing for and attending a national career fair

  • School of Management Club Fair  Recommended
    • September 7, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    • Paula's Plaza outside Alfiero Center, North campus
    • Get involved. Consider becoming a student leader. Meet the School of Management clubs, see which club(s) you should join and meet current members. Club involvement is a great résumé builder
  • Advanced LinkedIn Profile Building
    • September 8, 10 a.m. to Noon
    • Student Union Theater, UB North campus
    • Open to School of Management graduate students (MBA and MS). 
    • Learn to build your personal brand! In this hands-on workshop, internationally renowned speaker, Ross MacPherson will show the hows and whys of standing out among your competition. A powerful, well written keyword-optimized profile is critical to your success on LinkedIn. 
    • Register in BizLink under Events | Workshops
  • Meet the Professionals Night  Recommended
    • September 13, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
    • Center for the Arts, UB North campus
    • Register through BizLink | Events | Career Fairs
    • This student-organized event brings together professionals from accounting and internal audit fields. Accounting students are strongly encouraged to attend.  
    • Co-hosted by the student chapters of Beta Alpha Psi (National accounting fraternity) and the UB Accounting Association
    • Firms that typically participate include the big 4 (Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, PwC), Bonadio Group, Brock Schechter & Polakoff, CTBK, DCAA - Defense Contract Audit Agency, Dopkins & Co., EisnerAmper, FBI, Freed Maxick, Friedman, Grassi & Co., Lumsden & McCormick, M&T Bank, Marks Paneth, and Tronconi Segarra & Associates.
  • Coffee Cup Conversations  Recommended
    • Wednesdays, 12 – 1 p.m.
    • September 13, September 20 and September 27
    • Format: Virtual
    • Our Coffee Cup Conversation series is an interactive program that features guest speakers from a variety of professional backgrounds who will share their expertise on a range of topics, including exploring management career paths, tips and strategies for success in the workplace, and how to find the right fit and land the ideal internship or job. Do not miss this opportunity to meet and network with business professionals and fellow upper-level business students. 
    • Coffee Cup Conversations is open to all undergraduate School of Management students
    • RSVP in BizLink under Events - Workshops
    • Organized by the Career Resource Center (CRC)
    • Sponsored by the School of Management Alumni Association
  • ASCM Conference (Formerly APICS)
    • September 11-13, 2023
    • Louisville, Kentucky
    • The ASCM conference is the premier learning event for supply chain and operations management professionals. Each year, the conference offers relevant education, best practices and thought leadership to help attendees lead their organizations and reach their goals of achieving maximum productivity, meeting consumer demand and remaining agile amid instability and unpredictability 
  • National Black MBA Association Conference and Exposition
    • Register early for discounted rate and to ensure employers have an opportunity to view your résumé. Space is limited
    • September 12-16, 2023
    • Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
    • National Black MBA features a two-day career fair where 100’s of major Fortune 500 firms network with and recruit top MBA candidates. Students are strongly advised to register during the "Early Bird" months of April and May, as room space is always limited 
  • Relish Connect Virtual Career Conference
    • September 20-22
    • The annual RelishConnect conference features thousands of candidate registrants from dozens of schools, and employers from a broad range of industries. Apply to open positions and chat with recruiters.
  • REGISTER FOR UB School of Management Annual Management Career and Internship Expo Recommended
    • September 28, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    • Register through BizLink | Events | Career Fairs
    • Open only to UB School of Management students and graduates. The Career Resource Center (CRC) at the University at Buffalo School of Management invites you to our Annual Management Career and Internship Expo. Attend this event to identify potential internship or full-time job opportunities, or even to make connections with professionals who can help you make career decisions
    • Professional business dress required. Don't forget to bring your résumés
    • Check our guide on how to make the most of your career fair experience
    • Organized by the Career Resource Center  
  • AnitaB.Org Grace Hopper Celebration
    • September 26-29, 2023
    • The Grace Hopper Celebration is the world's largest gathering of women technologists.
    • Attend from wherever you are for innovative and interactive sessions that highlight the brilliance and resilience of women and underrepresented groups in tech.
    • Scholarships and complimentary registrations are available for students, faculty and women of color in tech to attend the annual Grace Hopper Celebration. Learn more about GHC scholarships here. 
  • REGISTER FOR MBA Veterans Career Conference 
    • October 12-13, 2023
    • Atlanta, GA 
    • Followed by a Virtual Career Fair on October 20, 2023
    • Program highlights for 2022 include company presentations, open bar networking receptions, private invite-only meals, onsite interviews, industry career panels, networking lunches, and Career Expo!
    • Previous conferences included 60+ companies, such as Google, Facebook, Intel, Cisco, AT&T, Deloitte, Amgen, Chevron, Walmart, Citi, America Airlines, Accenture, USAA, Cigna, Medtronic, T-Mobile, Barclays, PWC, Hershey, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Ernst & Young, Eli Lilly, Discover, ExxonMobil, Corning, SC Johnson, J&J, Deloitte, Dell, Credit Suisse, KPMG, Whirlpool, CenturyLink, Georgia Pacific, Gartner, JP Morgan Chase, Davita Healthcare, Nextera Energy, Republic Services, M&T Bank and many more!
  • REGISTER FOR Prospanica Conference and Career Expo
    • Register early for discounted rate and to ensure employers have an opportunity to view your résumé. Space is limited
    • October 18-20, 2023
    • Las Vegas, Nevada
    • The National Society of Hispanic MBAs sponsors this job fair and interview event during their annual conference in late September or early October. While the event targets Hispanic MBAs, participation is open to both members and non-members of the organizations. Also open to undergraduates 
    • The Annual Conference & Career Exposition will feature: professional development sessions, Career Expo, certification training, interactive plenary, case competitions, award ceremonies, networking, and more.