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Attending a career fair or networking event can be one of the most beneficial things you can do as a student. Attendance allows you to make face-to-face, real-time connections with employers seeking the talent they need for jobs and internships. Make a plan to attend multiple career fairs so you can get comfortable presenting yourself, learning about potential positions and career opportunities.

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Career Fair on the Fox

 

Wednesday,September 28, 2022
11:30 – 3:30 pm

Kolf Physical Education and Sports Center
785 High Ave.

The Career Fair on the Fox is a bi-annual career fair sponsored by UW Oshkosh Career & Professional Development.

  • Connect with employers to learn about the following opportunities: full- and part-time positions, internships, co-ops, practicums, volunteering and networking opportunities.
  • Explore educational opportunities available through technical, undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
  • Network with employers.
  • Find information on the Handshake Career Fair page.

By attending the Career Fair on the Fox, students will be able to:

  • Identify employers based on their career interests (career research, internship/job search, networking, etc).
  • Practice connecting with professionals (networking) and their personal pitch
  • Make career decisions based on the outcomes of their interactions at the fair

Professional dress is expected.
View the list of attending employers by visiting Handshake

Save the Date: Fall 2022 – September 28, 2022

Healthcare Career Fair

Date: April 11, 2022

Time: Noon–2 p.m.

Location: Reeve Memorial Union Ballrooms

Interested in careers in the healthcare industry? This fair is for you! 

Whether you are graduating and need to make connections for full-time employment or are a student looking to network in the healthcare industry, this fair is for you. Learn about CNA opportunities, internship/externships, and job opportunities in the healthcare industry!

  • Network with employers one on one.
  • Sign up for the Career Fair. You may still attend the fair even if you don’t preregister.

Education Career Fair

Date: March 17, 2022

Time: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Location: Reeve Memorial Union Ballrooms

Interested in careers in the education industry? This fair is for you!

Whether you are graduating and need to make connections for full-time employment or are a student looking to network in the education industry, this fair is for you. Learn about teaching opportunities!

Sign up on Handshake.   Questions call (920) 424-2181.

Nonprofit - Social Assistance Virtual Fair

Date: Thursday, Apr 14, 2022

Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Virtual

Interested in careers in the Nonprofit industry? This fair is for you!

Whether you are an underclassman looking for  part-time or seasonal  employment or are a student looking to network in the non-profit industry, this fair is for you. Learn about these exciting opportunities!

 

Helpful articles to guide you through the process.

To participate: Sign up on Handshake.  Make sure your Handshake profile is updated and that you have an approved, visible resume posted to your account. You can RSVP for group sessions (if being held) or individual time slots where you can interact with organization representatives. If you take a slot, please plan to attend. You may register and participate on the day of the event as well. Questions call 920.424.2181

Taste of UW Oshkosh Student Opportunity Fair

Date: Sept. 6, 2022

Time: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Location: Held outside on the Academic Mall (Between Dempsey and Polk Library)

Looking for a campus club/org to get involved in, volunteer experience or a part-time job on or off campus? Attend the Taste of UW Oshkosh and Student Opportunity Fair, taking place the Tuesday before classes begin.

Career & Professional Development will be hosting employers hiring for both on-campus and off-campus part-time jobs. So, if you are looking to make some extra cash during the academic year, this is the place to be!

Please go to Handshake for more information on the fair.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OSHKOSH
Career & Professional Development

(920) 424-2181
career@uwosh.edu

Student Success Center, Suite 125
750 Elmwood Ave.
Oshkosh, WI 54901

Oshkosh Campus

  • M–Th: 7:45 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • F: 7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

 

Fond du Lac and Fox Cities Campus Solution Centers

  • Wednesdays: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Services only offered when classes are in session