Career Fairs and Events
Fall 2024 Events
UW-Whitewater Career Services hosts events to help students launch successful careers, including career fairs, resume review dates, career fair preparation sessions, and more. These events provide opportunities to connect with employers and develop skills for the transition from college to the workforce.
All UW-Whitewater students on the Whitewater and Rock County campuses as well as UW-Whitewater alumni are encouraged to attend and take advantage of our events. Check out our upcoming events calendar below to find opportunities to help you achieve your career goals. If you would like to see past events from this semester, click on the past events tab.
Employers host many information sessions and professional development opportunities virtually as well. Visit the Events tab in Handshake to see all of these events.
Are you an employer? Click here to view event information for employers.
Career Advising Drop-Ins
Date: Monday, October 14, 2024
Time: 11:45am - 1:00pm
Location: Commons
This event is part of the UW-W Rock County Major Exploration Week! Drop by to speak with a career advisor about any career-related questions you have, get an on-the-spot resume review, and more!
Professionals Panel
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time: 11:50am - 12:40pm
Location: Kirk Denmark Theatre
This event is part of the UW-W Rock County Major Exploration Week! Listen to a panel of community members share about their career journeys, from how they chose their major in college to where they are now as professionals!
OESH Safety Career Fair
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Location: University Center Hamilton Room
This fair is open to student and alumni Safety-related majors looking for full-time positions and internships! Approximately 50-60 employers are expected to attend this fair. All Occupational Safety students are welcome to attend. To view additional information, including a list of attending organizations for each session and available opportunities, visit the fair page in Handshake.
Majors Fair Day One
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: 11:45am - 1:00pm
Location: Commons & Allen Hall Atrium
This event is part of the UW-W Rock County Major Exploration Week! Visit with UW-Whitewater departments to learn more about their majors.
Majors Fair Day Two
Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 11:45am - 1:00pm
Location: Commons & Allen Hall Atrium
This event is part of the UW-W Rock County Major Exploration Week! Visit with the UW-Whitewater departments to learn more about their majors.
Fall Hawk Internship & Career Fair
Fall Hawk Internship & Career Fair: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Time: 11:00am - 3:30pm
Location: Williams Center Fieldhouse
Looking for an internship for a full-time job after graduation? Be sure to attend the Fall Hawk Internship & Career Fair to meet with over 150 employers about their opportunities. To view additional information, including a list of attending organizations for each date, check Handshake.
Date: Tuesday, September 10
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: University Center Hamilton Room
Are you looking for a campus job this semester, or thinking about getting a job next semester? Be sure to stop by the Student Job Fair to meet with on-campus departments about their student jobs here at UWW! See a list of attending departments and available jobs on the event page in Handshake.
Wednesday, September 18
Location: UC Hamilton Room
Time: 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Join Career Services staff members and students from across campus for this fun evening of career-themed bingo for a chance to win some awesome prizes. Limited to the first 280 UWW students to arrive. View more information on the event page in Handshake.
Monday, September 23
Locations & Times: Noted below
- Hyland Hall Café, 12-3pm
- Andersen Library - Circ Desk, 12-3pm
- Center of the Arts Atrium, 12-4pm
Stop by our in-person Resume Café event for a quick FREE resume review in preparation for the Fall Hawk Internship & Career Fair by Career Services! There is no preregistration for this event, just stop by with your resume! Click the links above to register on Handshake and receive reminders for a specific date/location.
Monday, September 23
Location: University Center 275A
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
A panel of current UWW students from each college will share details about their internships and experiential learning experiences. Information about finding these types of opportunities will also be discussed. This event is open to all students. View more information on the event page in Handshake.
Tuesday, September 24
Locations & Times: Noted below
- Winther Hall Lobby, 12-3:30pm
- Andersen Library - Circ Desk, 12-4pm
- Upham Hall Lobby, 12-4pm
Stop by our in-person Resume Café event for a quick FREE resume review in preparation for the Fall Hawk Internship & Career Fair by Career Services! There is no preregistration for this event, just stop by with your resume! Click the links above to register on Handshake and receive reminders for a specific date/location.
Tuesday, September 24
Location: Hyland Hall 2101
Time: 3:00-4:30pm
Learn helpful tips on how to land an internship, gain access to helpful resources & hear from a panel of students about their internship experience this summer. View more information on the event page in Handshake.
Wednesday, September 25
Locations & Times: Noted below
- Winther Hall Lobby, 12-3:30pm
- University Center Table C, 12-4pm
Stop by our in-person Resume Café event for a quick FREE resume review in preparation for the Fall Hawk Internship & Career Fair by Career Services! There is no preregistration for this event, just stop by with your resume! Click the links above to register on Handshake and receive reminders for a specific date/location.
Wednesday, September 25
Time: 4:30-7:00PM
Location: University Center Room 259
Career Services staff members and employer partners will host a variety of resource stations to help you prepare for the upcoming career fair. Free non-alcoholic "mocktails", light appetizers, and LinkedIn photos will be available. Find the full event description and register on Handshake to receive a reminder!
Thursday, September 26
Locations & Times: Noted below
- UWW at Rock County, 10am-3pm
- Student Success Center, 12-4pm
- McCutchan Hall Lobby, 12-4pm
- Jitters Café at Wells East, 8-10pm
Stop by our in-person Resume Café event for a quick FREE resume review in preparation for the Fall Hawk Internship & Career Fair by Career Services! There is no preregistration for this event, just stop by with your resume! Click the links above to register on Handshake and receive reminders for a specific date/location.
Thursday, September 26
Time: 4:00-7:00PM
Location: University Center Room 275
Meet with employer sponsors of the Accounting department to network and explore internships and full-time job opportunities. View more information on the event page in Handshake.
Monday, September 30
Locations & Times: Noted below
- Hyland Hall Café, 12-3pm (with Uline)
- Heide Hall 3rd Floor, 12-4pm
- Upham Hall Lobby, 12-4pm
Stop by our in-person Resume Café event for a quick FREE resume review in preparation for the Fall Hawk Internship & Career Fair by Career Services! There is no preregistration for this event, just stop by with your resume! Click the links above to register on Handshake and receive reminders for a specific date/location.
Tuesday, October 1
Locations & Times: Noted below
- Hyland Hall Café, 12-4pm
- Student Success Center, 12-4pm
Stop by our in-person Resume Café event for a quick FREE resume review in preparation for the Fall Hawk Internship & Career Fair by Career Services! There is no preregistration for this event, just stop by with your resume! Click the links above to register on Handshake and receive reminders for a specific date/location.
Sales & Marketing Sponsor Only Career Fair
Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: Hyland Hall Atrium
The Marketing Department, Institute for Sales Excellence (ISE), and American Marketing Association chapter will host a career fair event in Fall 2024 for the Marketing Department, Institute, and AMA sponsor partners only. Additional information is available here.
Do You Have a Question About our Events?
- Check Handshake for more information about these events.
- If you have additional questions or are in need of accommodations to attend an event, email career@uww.edu or call 262-472-1471.
- If you would like help preparing for a career fair or other event, Career Services offers appointments and drop-in hours for any questions you might have. Please note that we do not offer same-day appointments.
- Would you like to collaborate with Career Services to host an event or presentation?
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