Career Fairs
2023 – 2024
Throughout the academic year NDSU hosts several career fairs and networking opportunities for students to connect with employers. These fairs allow students to connect with different industries, explore careers, and apply for full-time positions, part-time positions, and internships/co-ops. The fairs that we host yearly are listed below along with the audiences they are meant to serve. For more information about our fairs, please contact our Events Manager, Libby Hardwick-Nelson, at libby.hardwicknelson@ndsu.edu.

Part-Time Jobs Fair
August 29, 2023
1 – 4 P.M.
Memorial Union
The Part-Time Jobs Fair is an annual fall fair for students looking to connect with employers offering part-time job opportunities both on and off campus. This fair is open to ALL majors. This event is not open to the general public.
• Registration Opens: July 5, 2023
• Registration Closes: August 18, 2023
• Register for this event in Handshake
• This event is open to all NDSU students and alumni
• Registration prior to the event is not required
• Students should plan to bring a Student ID to check-in at the event
• See all participating employers in Handshake
For Employers
• Campus Map
• Cancellation & Refund Policy
• Handshake 101 for Employers
For Students & Alumni
• Update Your Resume

Meet the Firms
September 12, 2023
4 – 7 P.M.
Barry Hall
Meet the Firms is an annual fall fair for students looking for positions within the fields of accounting and finance. Employers attending this fair are offering full-time or internship/co-op positions within accounting and finance fields. This event is not open to the general public.
• Registration Opens: July 5, 2023
• Registration Closes: August 29, 2023
• Register for this event in Handshake
• This event is open to ALL NDSU students and alumni
• Registration prior to the event is not required
• Students should plan to bring a Student ID to check-in at the event
• See all participating employers in Handshake
For Employers
• Campus Map
• Cancellation & Refund Policy
• Handshake 101 for Employers
For Students & Alumni
• Update Your Resume
• Career Closet

Fall Career Expo
September 20, 2023
11 A.M. – 3 P.M.
Fargodome
The Fall Career Expo provides a great opportunity for students to meet a wide variety of employers from all industries. Employers who attend are actively looking for student talent to fulfill both full-time positions and internships/co-ops. This event is open to ALL majors. Students from area colleges, along with NDSU alumni, are also welcome to attend. This event is not open to the general public.
• This event is open to ALL NDSU students and alumni, as well as students from area universities and colleges.
• Registration prior to the event is not required
• Students should plan to bring a Student ID to check-in at the event
• See all participating employers in Handshake
For Employers
• Campus Map
• Cancellation & Refund Policy
• Handshake 101 for Employers
For Students & Alumni
• Update Your Resume
• Career Closet

Fall Marketing & Sales Fair
October 4, 2023
9 A.M. – 12 P.M.
Barry Hall
The Marketing & Sales Hiring Fair is hosted in partnership with the NDSU Center for Professional Selling and Sales Technology. Employers who attend this fair are actively looking for student talent to fulfill both full-time positions and internships/co-ops in the fields of marketing and/or sales. This event is open to ALL majors. This event is not open to the general public.
• Registration Opens: July 5, 2023
• Registration Closes: September 22, 2023
• Register for this event in Handshake
• This event is open to ALL NDSU students and alumni
• Registration prior to the event is not required
• Students should plan to bring a Student ID to check-in at the event
• See all participating employers in Handshake
For Employers
• Campus Map
• Cancellation & Refund Policy
• Handshake 101 for Employers
For Students & Alumni
• Update Your Resume
• Career Closet

Spring Marketing & Sales Fair
January 31, 2024
9 A.M. – 12 P.M.
Barry Hall
The Marketing & Sales Hiring Fair, hosted in partnership with the NDSU Center for Professional Selling and Sales Technology, provides a great opportunity for employers to connect with students. Employers who attend this fair are actively looking for student talent to fulfill both full-time positions and internships/co-ops in the fields of marketing and/or sales. This event is open to ALL majors. This event is not open to the general public.
- Registration Opens: December 1, 2023
- Registration Closes: TBA
- Register for this event in Handshake
• This event is open to ALL NDSU students and alumni
• Registration prior to the event is not required
• Students should plan to bring a Student ID to check-in at the event
• See all participating employers in Handshake
Resources For Employers
• Campus Map
• Cancellation & Refund Policy
• Handshake 101 for Employers
For Students & Alumni
• Update Your Resume
• Career Closet

Spring Career Expo
February 7, 2024
11 A.M. – 3 P.M.
Fargodome
The Spring Career Expo provides a great opportunity for students to meet a wide variety of employers. Employers who attend are actively looking for student talent to fulfill both full-time positions and internships/co-ops. This event is open to ALL majors. Students from area colleges, along with NDSU alumni are also welcome to attend. This event is not open to the general public.
- Registration Opens: December 1, 2023
- Registration Closes: TBA
- Register for this event in Handshake
- Sponsorship opportunities for this event are available. More information will be linked soon.
• This event is open to ALL NDSU students and alumni
• Registration prior to the event is not required
• Students should plan to bring a Student ID to check-in at the event
• See all participating employers in Handshake
Resources For Employers
• Campus Map
• Cancellation & Refund Policy
• Handshake 101 for Employers
For Students & Alumni
• Update Your Resume
• Career Closet

Part-Time & Summer Jobs Fair
March 14, 2024
1 – 4 P.M.
Memorial Union
The Part-Time & Summer Jobs Fair is an annual spring event that provides an excellent opportunity for students to connect with employers offering part-time and summer job opportunities. This fair is open to all NDSU students. This event is not open to the general public.
• Registration Opens: December 1, 2024
• Registration Closes: TBA
• Register for this event in Handshake
• This event is open to ALL NDSU students and alumni
• Registration prior to the event is not required
• Students should plan to bring a Student ID to check-in at the event
• See all participating employers in Handshake
Resources For Employers
• Campus Map
• Cancellation & Refund Policy
• Handshake 101 for Employers
For Students & Alumni
• Update Your Resume