Career Fairs & Events - Employers

Hot off the "Press" -  Wednesday, July 28

Checkout our employer newsletter for the most up-to-date exciting news and recruitment opportunities. Discover additional ways to connect with our students, faculty, and staff. This newest resource will inform employer partners about various ways to find your next employee and market your brand.... We are excited to highlight employer companies and representatives who have contributed to USA Career Services and students. Don't miss out on hearing from your student interns who are being recognized for their success and achievements at your place of employment!

Every Tuesday (September 7 - November 16)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Employers have a chance to takeover the USA Career Services Instagram Story for a whole day on Tuesday. The purpose of the Employer Takeover is to show USA students and alumni around the job site, show what a typical day at work looks like, and to share about internship/job opportunities that are available. 

To participate, please contact Tasha Litton - Employer Relations Coordinator by sending an email to careerservices@southalabama.edu.

Every Wednesday (September 1 - November 17)
Time TBD

Employers will be in the walk-way! A special booth will be set-up and reserved for you on our main campus where there is an influx of students. Participating in this event allows employers the opportunity to meet with our students in-person! Build your brand and utilize this time to spark interest in who could be your next employee! Then, you will be provided premium access to our newest seminar room at our new location. Take this reserved time and space to conduct your own information session. Feel free to share in-depth information regarding your company culture, structure, and internship/job opportunities. Students love food! You are welcome to bring refreshments of your choice to your personalized session.

To participate, please contact Tasha Litton - Employer Relations Coordinator by sending an email to careerservices@southalabama.edu.

Every Thursday (September 2 - November 18)
Posted on Instagram by 2:00 PM

Our Career Chat series is an opportunity for employers to engage in a conversation hosted by a professional staff member or student assistant(s) from Career Services. Employers will get a chance to increase their brand awareness, share professional career advice, and information about internship/job opportunities with our USA community. This interview is pre-recorded and will be uploaded to our Career Services Instagram page, which will be viewable by USA Students and alumni.

To participate, please contact Tasha Litton - Employer Relations Coordinator by sending an email to careerservices@southalabama.edu.

Friday, August 13
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM

This event is for our existing and new employers! Come join Career Services at our NEW location as we kick off this Fall 2021 semester! We will be informing and showcasing what Career Services is planning for employer and student relations and recruitment. Please bring any hiring and recruiting needs with you, as we will be addressing those, as well! coffee and light refreshments will be served in the beginning, with lunch to shortly follow! All of us at Career Services are looking forward to connecting with you! See you all there!

More event details coming soon!

Tuesday, August 24
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The JAGServe! Volunteer, Internship & Nonprofit Career Fair will provide the opportunity for local employers and organizations to meet with students to promote their volunteer and internship positions.  

Employers receive a special invitation to participate in this event. To participate, please contact Tasha Litton - Employer Relations Coordinator by sending an email to careerservices@southalabama.edu.

Thursday, August 26 - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Virtual Fair & In-Person) Off Campus Employers
Tuesday, August 31 - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Virtual Fair & In-Person) USA Campus Departments
Student Center Ballroom (In-Person portion)

Join us for the On-campus & Part-Time Job Fair! Local employers and USA departments are invited to meet with students to advertise their part-time and on-campus employment opportunities.

More event details coming soon!

August 31 - September 9
TBD

Employers will work one-on-one with students to provide feedback on their resume documents as the students prepare for the HireAJag Fall Career Fair. Employers will provide guidance based on their experience in human resources, job recruitment, and explain how students can stand out from the applicant pool!

More event details coming soon!

Tuesday, September 14
Wednesday, September 15

The HireAJag Career Fair is held semi-annually during the fall and spring semesters. This fair is a university-wide event open to all majors. The career fair provides the opportunity for employers, students, and alumni to network and discuss full-time, co-op, and internship positions.  

More event details coming soon!

Thursday, September 16
Mitchell Center Grand Globe Lobby
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

'Meet the Firms- An Accounting Event' is an annual career fair attracting USA junior- and senior-level accounting students. This fair is via invitation and targets local and surrounding area firms to promote their full-time, part-time, and internship positions.

Employers receive a special invitation to participate in this event. To participate, please contact Tasha Litton - Employer Relations Coordinator by sending an email to careerservices@southalabama.edu.

October 11 - October 22
TBD

Students will discuss their Summer 2021 internship experiences.  Share with students best practices for landing an internship, networking, & sharing tips on how to set themselves apart from the competition.

More event details coming soon!

October 18 - October 22

Professional Readiness On Worksite Locations aka The P.R.O.W.L. is an opportunity for USA students to gain on-the-job learning, observe a particular job position, and improve their professional development skills. Students will shadow and work with an employer on the job site, exchange ideas, explore opportunities, and give/receive feedback.

More event details coming soon! 

Monday, October 11
Student Center Ballroom
9:00 - 10:00 AM Seminar
10:00 AM - !2:00 PM Career Fair

The Education Seminar and Career Fair is held semi-annually during the fall and spring semesters. The seminar portion of this event is an opportunity for a selected number of participants to speak to graduating students teachers on a predetermined topic. The career fair portion of this event is open to all students and alumni representing various education-related disciplines.

If you represent a school, school district, or other education-related employer, please contact Tasha Litton - Employer Relations Coordinator by sending an email to careerservices@southalabama.edu.

More event details coming soon!