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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Fall Job Fairs Now Open for Registration!

We are hosting a wide range of recruitment fairs to meet your recruiting needs this fall. Check out more details on each of our fairs below and register now to get your spot to connect with KSU students and alumni. Links for each fair are below.

Fall 2023

Accounting, Finance, and FinTech Job and Internship Fair

September 14, 2023, from 11am – 3pm ET, in-person at the KSU Center 


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

This event is for students looking for jobs in accounting, finance, fintech, and other related roles and interests. 

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. 

Register Now

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 September! 

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

 
Standard Booth: $550 
Non-Profit/Gov’t Registration Booth: $350 
Standard Booth, Late Registration: $550* 
Non-Profit/Gov’t Registration Booth, Late Registration: $450* 
Additional Representatives: $35 each 
Access to Electricity at Booth: $25 
This event has open parking for registered reps only. 

Register Now Need help with Handshake?

* Price increase for Late Registration starts on August 24, 2023. 

 

STEM Job, Co-op, and Internship Fair

September 26, 27, & 28, 2023, 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. 

Register Now

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 September! 

Registration includes: 

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

Non-Profit/Gov’t Booth: $350 
Standard Booth: $550 
Non-Profit/Gov’t Booth, Late Registration: $450* 
Standard Booth, Late Registration: $650* 
Additional Representatives: $35 each 
Access to Electricity at Booth: $25 
Additional Parking Space: $20 each 

Need Help with Handshake? Register Now

* Price increase for Late Registration starts on September 6, 2023. 

 

Graduate School Recruitment Fair

October 4, 2023, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm ET, in-person at the Carmichael Student Center 

In partnership with the Graduate College, our Graduate School Recruitment Fair connects many of the nation's top schools with KSU's brightest students and alumni for graduate programs.  

This event is for schools to recruit for graduate programs in all majors and interests. Students of all majors and class levels are encouraged to attend. 

Register Now

We look forward to being your host in October! 

Registration includes: 

  • 2 Reps including lunch 
  • 1 parking space 
  • 6-foot table with paper table cover 
     

Standard Booth: $125 
Standard Booth, Late Registration: $150* 
Access to Electricity at Booth: $25 

Need Help with Handshake? Register Now

* Price increase for Late Registration starts on September 13, 2023. 

 

Fall Job and Internship Fair

October 17 & 18, 2023, 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. 

Register Now

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 October!

Registration includes: 

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

Non-Profit/Gov’t Booth: $350 
Standard Booth: $550 
Non-Profit/Gov’t Booth, Late Registration: $450* 
Standard Booth, Late Registration: $650* 
Additional Representatives: $35 each 
Access to Electricity at Booth: $25 
Additional Parking Spot: $20 each 
 

Need Help with Handshake? Register Now

* Price increase for Late Registration starts on September 29, 2023. 

 

Fall Virtual Job and Internship Fair

Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 11am - 3pm ET, online in Handshake

Our fair connects many of the nation's top companies with 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.

This fair will be held virtually. If you are resuming in-person recruiting, please consider registering for another fair.

Register Now

We look forward to being your host in November!

Standard Virtual Registration includes: 

  • Virtual platform with video, audio, and chat feature with no additional fees per rep
  • 1:1 sessions - 10 minutes each
  • Group sessions - 30 minutes each
  • Access to public resumes and student details for your registered sessions before, during, and after the fair
     

Standard Non-Profit/Gov’t Registration Fee: $300
Standard Registration Fee: $400
Late Non-Profit/Gov’t Registration Fee: $400*
Late Registration Fee: $500*

Need Help with Handshake? Register Now

* Late registration fee begins October 19, 2023

 

Upcoming 2024 Events - Plan Ahead, Spots Will Fill Quickly

  • Education Job Fair – Late January 2024 
  • Spring STEM Job, Co-op, and Internship Fair – Late February 2024, 11 am – 3 pm ET, Marietta Gymnasium/Event Center 
  • Spring Job and Internship Fair (all-majors) – Late March, 2024, 11 am – 3 pm ET, Kennesaw Recreation Center 

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