Wondering how to prepare for the Fall 2026 Career & Internship Fair and what to expect?

It's time to get Career Fair ready!

Join the UMBC Career Center for this interactive session designed to help you feel prepared and confident before meeting employers at one of UMBC's largest recruiting events of the semester.

We'll cover how to:

• Prepare before the Fair and know what to expect
• Introduce yourself and perfect your professional pitch
• Approach and engage employers with confidence
• Make a strong first impression
• Ask meaningful questions
• Follow up after the Fair
• Stand out as a candidate for internships and full-time opportunities

Whether this is your first Career Fair or you've attended before, come build your confidence and develop a strategy for making the most of the experience.

Presented by:
Christine Routzahn, Director
UMBC Career Center

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UMBC Fall 2026 Career & Internship Fair

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Retriever Activities Center (RAC)

Come prepared. Make connections. Find your next opportunity.

Please note: This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.

UMBC is also committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors.  If you would like to request accommodations (e.g., ASL interpreters, captioning, wheelchair access, etc.) for this event, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.

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Join Us and RSVP in Handshake.

Please note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. If you would like to request accommodations for this event due to a disability, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.

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Join Us and RSVP in Handshake.

Please note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. If you would like to request accommodations for this event due to a disability, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.

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Join Us and RSVP in Handshake.

Please note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. If you would like to request accommodations for this event due to a disability, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.