2009-2010 Career Fairs

During the fall and spring semesters, career fairs provide a convenient and unique opportunity to meet with a large number of organizations and agencies recruiting for full-time and part-time positions.  Career fairs draw recruiters from business, non-profit, and government organizations.  Career fairs offer students the opportunity to explore different industries, gather information about career options, and connect with employers. 

Location
All career fairs* will take place at The Kimmel Center for University Life, located at 60 Washington Square South, between LaGuardia Place and Thompson Street.  Click here for directions.

** Please note, the Government and Non-Profit Job Expo will take place at the Georgetown University Leavey Center, Washington, DC. Click here for directions. The Women's Foreign Policy Mentor Group Fair will take place at Hemmerdinger Hall, Silver Center. The Master's Level Social Work Job Fair will take place at Columbia University.

Eligibility
Please note that all career fairs* listed on this page are for NYU degree program (Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral) students and recent alumni (within 1 year after graduation) only. You will be asked to show your NYU ID Card upon entry.

Preparing for a career fair
Before attending a job fair:

Questions
Please refer any additional questions to careerfairs@nyu.edu.

Spring Job Fair and Diversity Expo, Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 11:00-3:00pm

Target employers seeking to fill full-time and summer opportunities from industries including finance, communications, non-profit/public service and technology. In addition, this event features employers with current and future diversity recruiting initiatives.

Click here to view a list of participating employers.

Government & Non-Profit Expo**, Thursday, February 18, 2010, 10:00-3:00pm

Travel to Washington D.C. to meet employers hiring for full-time and internship positions in the government, non-profit and public sectors. A great place to network with think tanks and other public policy organizations.

Click here to view a list of participating employers. Employer registration does not end until the beginning of February so please check back regularly to see an updated list.

REGISTRATION
All students must register in advance on NYU CareerNet to be added to the list of attendees.

NYU TRANSPORTATION
The Wasserman Center will provide free bus transportation to a limited number of students. Seats on the bus will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Students who wish to take the NYU bus to DC must submit a $20 cash deposit to the Wasserman Center, located at 133 East 13th Street, 2nd floor. Students are not guaranteed a seat on the NYU bus until a cash deposit has been submitted to the Wasserman Center. The deposit will returned on the day of the expo.

*Students who cancel their bus registration after February 10, or do not show on the day of the expo, will lose the $20 deposit.

Students taking the NYU bus must meet at the pick-up area (140 East 14th Street, between 3rd and 4th Avenues) no later than 5:45am on Thursday, February 18. The bus will leave promptly at 5:45am. The $20 deposit will be returned to you upon boarding the bus. You must have your NYU ID card in order to board the bus.

ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
Students who plan to attend the expo, but do not need NYU bus transportation, must still register for the event on NYU CareerNet to be added to the list of attendees. A list of transportation alternatives is available here.

LOCATION
The Expo will be held at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center, Leavey Center. A location map and directions are available at http://maps.georgetown.edu under "Find a building or location" and "Leavey Center". The fair is held in collaboration with Georgetown University, University of Virginia, University of Richmond, College of William & Mary and Swarthmore College

Women's Foreign Policy Group Mentor Fair**, Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 6:30- 9pm.

This fair is intended for male and female undergraduate and graduate students interested in learning more about internationally-focused careers. Network informally in round table discussions with senior-level experts in the field. Learn about the skills required in the global job market. Listen to valuable career planning advice and guidance. Fields represented will include: International Development, NGOs, United Nations, Human Rights, International Law, International Health, International Business, Foreign Service and Communications. This event will be held at Hemmerdinger Hall, in the Silver Center. Please RSVP today by going to the Women's Foreign Policy Group Website at www.wfpg.org as spaces are limited. Additional information for this event can be found by clicking here.

Co-Sponsored by The NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development and the Wagner Graduate School of Public Service Club Co-Sponsors: International Public Service Association | International Relations Society | Global Affairs Graduate Society

Non-Profit, Education and Healthcare Job Fair, Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 3:00-7:00pm

Target employers seeking to fill full-time and summer opportunities in non-profit, education, and healthcare sectors. The organizations attending this fair look for students interested in serving their community and the world.

Master's Level Social Work Fair**, Friday, April 9, 2010, 11am-3pm

Meet with employers from social service agencies and organizations looking to hire graduate level applicants for opportunities in social work careers. The fair is a collaboration between Adelphi University, Columbia University School of Social Work, Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service, Hunter School of Social Work, Lehman College, Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus, NYU Silver School of Social Work, SUNY Stony Brook School of Social Welfare, Touro College School of Social Work and Yeshiva University Wurzweiler School of Social Work. It will be held at the Columbia University's Alfred Lerner Hall. For more information, please visit: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ssw/jobfair/

The Urban Green Council's Green-Collar Career Fair, Saturday, December 5, 2009

An annual event aimed at introducing green-collar employees to green companies of all trades. This career fair will attract both students and professionals of all experience levels, pairing them with innovative corporations at the forefront of the Green Movement. For additional details, please visit www.urbangreencouncil.org

Admissions Fair: Graduate & Professional Schools, Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 3:00-7:00pm

Students and alumni from New York University and other area colleges are invited to attend this fair to explore masters, doctoral, and professional degree programs. Representatives from public and private colleges and universities from across the country will be in attendance. To register for this fair, log onto: www.kaptest.com or call 1-800-KAPTEST.

Click here to view a list of schools scheduled to attend the fair

Fall Job and Internship Fair, Thursday, September 10, 2009, 11:00-3:00pm

The Fall Job Fair, our largest fair of the year, is for graduating and current students of all majors. The fair attracts employers from diverse fields and industries with full and part-time career opportunities as well as internships.