Career Fairs & Events
Upcoming Events & Registration
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming career fairs and events at the University of South Alabama. To participate, please log in to Handshake where you can find event details, registration information, and manage your participation with ease.
Part-Time & On-Campus Job Fair
August 21st | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Click Here to register in Handshake or to view event details.
Physical Therapy Career Fair
August 28th | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Click Here to register in Handshake or to view event details.
Meet the Firms Seminar & Career Fair
September 5th | 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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HireAJag Career Fair
October 17th | 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Click Here to register in Handshake or to view event details.
JagServe Community Volunteer, Internship, & Career Fair
October 31st | 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Click Here to register in Handshake or to view event details.
Stay tuned for our Spring 2025 Events!
Please note that your career fair registration is only final once a Career Development staff member has reviewed and approved it. The status will appear as "approved" in Handshake.
Current Handshake Users: Click the registration link for the event and open a new tab. Once on the career fair page, click '+Register' to request registration.
New Employers: To register for a career fair, your company must have an account in Handshake, our university's career platform. Handshake is free to use and allows employers to register for events and post jobs to our students.
- To create an employer account on Handshake, please visit our Post Jobs & Internships page.
Have Questions? Contact us at csemployerteam@southalabama.edu for assistance.
Additional Recruitment Opportunities
Building a brand with students can take time, but by considering additional recruitment opportunities in conjunction with career fairs, you speed up the process and begin forming a talent pipeline. Your active participation in these career fairs is crucial to our recruitment efforts. Read below to view common recruitment options offered at the University of South Alabama.
- On-Campus Interviews: Consider hosting on-campus interviews following a career fair or campus visit to build
your reputation as an employer who hires students from USA.
- Informational Tabling & info Sessions: Promote current opportunities with your company or give a brief overview of your
industry and why your employees love working for you. Please note: Career Development
will do its best to meet this request, but certain dates may be unavailable due to
conflicting career fairs, or the relevant college may not be available. In either
case, we will do our best to find an equivalent recruitment opportunity.
- Classroom Presentations: Employers hiring specific majors or interested in fostering students' career development
should consider classroom presentations. Career Development will connect with our
on-campus partners to find available dates. Classroom presentations depend on the
professor's academic schedule, so requests made up to a few months in advance have
the best chance of being accommodated.
*To submit a recruitment request, please reach out to csemployerteam@southalabama.edu or fill out our Employer Engagement Interest Form.
We have created a suggested recruiting cycle for you to connect with emerging talent every year.
Fall Recruitment: September & October for Dec Graduates
Spring Recruitment: January, February & March for May Graduates
Summer Recruitment: March & April for Seasonal/Part-time Positions
January is one of the busiest hiring periods of the year. Increases in employer competition, combined with an influx of candidates, can strain a company's hiring team and slow the process. Below, we have provided a few recruitment tips to help you capture recent graduates and university talent during this time.
June, July & August: Register for fall recruitment events early to ensure that there is ample budget set
aside. For certain events, like the HireAJag Career Fair, we offer early bird registration
at a discounted cost.
September & October: Attend career fairs and events to engage with candidates and build brand awareness.
November: If not completed already, begin your event follow-up with candidates.
(Optional): Post on social media and send out messaging targeting college students.
Examples include references to their finals or graduation.
Early December: Start posting on social media about your hiring plans for the new year. Share employee
testimonials and spotlights to showcase why candidates would love working for you.
January: Post your positions on various job boards, Including our career platform Handshake.
(Recommended) Contact your local campus career centers and inform them of your upcoming opportunities.
Late January: If you haven't registered already, consider participating in spring career fairs
in February and March to fill any remaining open positions. The HireAJag Career Fair
is a great option, as recent graduates and alumni are invited to attend.
More to Consider
FAQ
Handshake is the career platform used by the Career Development team. With Handshake, your organization can connect with students and alumni from the University of South Alabama.
On Handshake You Can:
- Post and manage job positions
- Create interview schedules
- Register for career fairs & events
- Engage with students and alumni
For employer requests that relate to specific majors, colleges, or departments, we recommend that you start by contacting Career Development. Our office works with all colleges on campus and can find the contact most suitable for your request. Additionally, this may cut down on response time as many career-related services are housed in our office.
For example, if you were to contact the College of Allied Health about upcoming career
fairs, they would likely direct you back to us, as we have helped to organize and
run these events in the past.
To Connect with a Specific College or Department: Please contact us at csemployerteam@southalabama.edu or fill out our Employer Engagement Interest Form and select which college you would like to connect with.
Handshake is the career platform used by the Career Development team. With Handshake, your organization can connect with students and alumni from the University of South Alabama.
On Handshake You Can:
Post and manage job positions
Create interview schedules
Register for career fairs & events
Engage with students and alumni
Recruiters: Get Connected with South Alabama
Connect with our Events and Employer Relations team to get connected and build a dynamic recruiting plan on campus. Use the contact info below to reach our team, or fill our the Employer Engagement Interest Form for us to reach out and arrange a meeting.
Ph: (251) 460-6188
Email: Csemployerteam@southalabama.edu