Recruiting at Job & Internship Fairs


Thank you for your interest in recruiting at Kennesaw State. Listed below is more information about our job fairs and the fees associated with each event. Please also review the Job Fair Registration & Cancellation Policy, located at the bottom of this page.

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Spring 2025

Education Job Fair

January 28, 2025, from 3pm- 6pm ET, in-person in the Carmichael Student Center in the Univeristy Rooms 


Each Fall semester, we invite many of the nation's top employers and organizations to the Kennesaw campus to showcase KSU's brightest students and alumni for full-time, & part-time positions. 

This event is not just for jobs in education roles. Schools and organizations are also recruiting for several other majors and positions. Students of all majors and class levels are encouraged to attend. 

NOTE: By registering, you are expressing your request to attend, and this does not guarantee your approval. We must consider many factors for approval to meet the needs of our 180+ majors. Once 'Approved', you will be sent your invoice and logistics details. A 'pending' status means you are not yet approved and may be on a waiting list. 

Registration Now Open! 

This fair will be held in person. If you are looking to recruit virtually, please contact our employer relations team to learn about recruiting options: 470-578-2724. 

We look forward to being your host in January!

Standard Registration includes: 
  • 2 Reps including lunch
  • 8-foot table with 2 chairs and a paper table cover 

 

Standard Non-Profit/Gov’t Registration Fee: $350 
Late Non-Profit/Gov’t Registration Fee: $550* 

Additional Representatives: $50 each 
Access to Electricity at Booth: $75 

 

** Price increase for Late Registration starts on December 28, 2024.

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STEM Job, Co-op, and Internship Fair

February 25, 26, and 27, 2025, 11 am – 3 pm ET, in person at the Marietta Gymnasium/ Event Center 

Each Fall & Spring semester, we invite many of the nation's top companies to the Marietta campus in order to showcase KSU's brightest students and alumni for internship, co-op, full-time, & part-time positions. 

This fair is primarily for employers seeking to hire students for opportunities in STEM and other related roles and interests. Students and Alumni from all majors are encouraged to attend, however, the majority are from the below colleges: 

  • Architecture & Construction Management 
  • Computing & Software Engineering 
  • Science & Mathematics 
  • Engineering & Engineering Technology 

Employers can choose to attend ONE of the three days to recruit our students and alumni seeking roles in science, technology, engineering, math, and other related fields and interests. Please be sure to only register for your preferred day. Please note the suggested day for your targeted majors as it has been updated: 

  • Employers recruiting for Computer Technology, Math, Data, and Engineering roles - Attend Day 1 
  • Employers recruiting for Architecture, Construction, and Structural Design and Engineering roles - Attend Day 2
  • Employers recruiting for all other Engineering roles - Attend Day 3 

NOTE: By registering, you are expressing your request to attend, and this does not guarantee your approval. We must consider many factors for approval to meet the needs of our 180+ majors. Once 'Approved', you will be sent your invoice and logistics details. A 'pending' status means you are not yet approved and may be on a waiting list. 

Registration Now Open!

This fair will be held in person. If you are looking to recruit virtually, please contact our employer relations team to learn about recruiting options: 470-578-2724. 

We look forward to being your host in February! 

Registration includes: 

  • 2 Reps including lunch 
  • 6-foot table with 2 chairs and a paper table cover 

Standard Registration: $650
Late Standard Registration: $850*

Non-Profit/Government Registration: $350
Late Non-Profit/Government Registration: $550*

Additional Representatives: $50 each 
Access to Electricity at Booth: $75 

Registration Now Open!  Need Help with Handshake?

* Price increase for Late Registration starts on Janurary 25, 2025.

 

Spring Job and Internship Fair

March 25-26th 2025 11 am – 3 pm ET, in person at the Kennesaw Recreation Center


Each Fall & Spring semester, we invite many of the nation's top companies to the Kennesaw campus in order to showcase KSU's brightest students and alumni for internship, co-op, full-time, & part-time positions. 

This event is for companies to recruit for jobs and internships in all majors and industries. Students of all majors and class levels are encouraged to attend. 

Employers can choose to attend ONE of the two days to recruit our students and alumni seeking roles across all majors and interests. Please be sure to only register for your preferred day. Please note the suggested day for your targeted majors as it has been updated: 

  • Employers recruiting for Healthcare, Education, and Helping Profession roles - Attend Day 1 
  • Employers recruiting for STEM and Data roles - Attend Day 2 
  • Employers recruiting ALL OTHER roles can register to attend either day. 

NOTE: By registering, you are expressing your request to attend, and this does not guarantee your approval. We must consider many factors for approval to meet the needs of our 180+ majors. Once 'Approved', you will be sent your invoice and logistics details. A 'pending' status means you are not yet approved and may be on a waiting list. 

Registration Now Open! 

This fair will be held in person. If you are looking to recruit virtually, please contact our employer relations team to learn about recruiting options: 470-578-2724. 

We look forward to being your host in March! 

Standard Registration includes: 

  • 2 Reps including lunch  
  • 6-foot table with 2 chairs and a paper table cover 
     

Standard Registration: $650
Late Standard Registration: $850*

Non-Profit/Government Registration: $350
Late Non-Profit/Government Registration: $550*

Additional Representatives: $50 each 
Access to Electricity at Booth: $75 

Registration Now Open!  Need Help with Handshake?

* Price increase for Late Registration starts on February 25, 2025. 

 

Spring Government and Non-Profit Fair 

TBD 11 am – 3 pm ET, in person at the Kennesaw Recreation Center

Each Fall & Spring semester, we invite Public Service, Government, and Non-Profit entities to connect with students for opportunities in the humanities, social sciences, liberal arts, and more. 

(More Information coming soon)

NOTE: By registering, you are expressing your request to attend, and this does not guarantee your approval. We must consider many factors for approval to meet the needs of our 180+ majors. Once 'Approved', you will be sent your invoice and logistics details. A 'pending' status means you are not yet approved and may be on a waiting list.

Registration Link Coming Soon!

This fair will be held in person. If you are interested in attending this even though as a recruiter, we ask that you reach out to Ryan Whitfield (rwhitfi8@kennesaw.edu) or Sherrie Goodman (sgoodm23@kennesaw.edu) for more information.  If you are looking to recruit virtually, please contact our employer relations team to learn about recruiting options: 470-578-2724. 

We look forward to being your host in the Spring! 

Standard registration includes:

  • 2 Reps including lunch
  • 6-foot table with 2 chairs and a paper table cover

*There is no cost to participate in this fair, but registration will be limited to only employers and organizations who represent opportunities in public service, government, and non-profits. 

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Job & Internship FAQ

  • Virtual career fairs on Handshake give you the opportunity to meet students and alumni through video sessions. You can connect in 30-minute group sessions and 10-minute 1:1s.

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  • The Schedule Owner of the fair will create the schedule and send it out to other representatives to claim. Schedule Owners can look at this helpful article and Representatives can check out this one.

  • The Audio and Video is hosted within Handshake using a platform called Twilio. No additional programs are required - Just Handshake. You can see a list of requirements and test your connectivity.

  • View the list of upcoming fairs at the top of this page, and then click on “Job Fair Fees & Registration Details” under the desired fair. Click the Handshake hyperlink to login to your Handshake account. A step by step guide for registering can be found on Handshake’s Support Page.

  • he larger Job & Internship Fairs (STEM and All Majors) have between 800-1,500 students who attend. The smaller Job & Internship Fairs (Accounting, Education, & other smaller segments) have between 100-500.

    Browse detailed demographic data of attendees. 

  • Employers can download resumes via Handshake for all students who have uploaded a resume and interacted with the company via applying to a job/interview schedule, RSVP'ed for an employer hosted event, or signed up for a session with the employer at a virtual fair.

    Resume books are included in some of our partnerships & sponsorships.

  • For on-campus fairs, yes. We will provide network and password on the day of the event.
  • Electricity at each of our on-campus fairs is limited. When registering for the fair, you will have the option to purchase access to electricity at your booth. It is provided on a first- come, first-served basis based on your registration date and availability. If you are approved for a spot with electricity, you are required to bring an extension cord as we do NOT provide them for you. If you are not sure if you requested electricity or your request has changed, please reach out to Sheri Blight (sheri.blight@kennesaw.edu).

Please review the Job Fair Registration and Cancellation Policy for information regarding career fair registration eligibility, refunds, and event cancellations.

Job Fair Registration & Cancellation Policy