Rutgers–New Brunswick Hosts Fall Mega Fair for Four Days

The job-recruitment event, which features 100-plus employers each day, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 17 through Sept. 20 at Jersey Mike's Arena 

The Fall Career and Internship Mega Fair at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, one of the nation’s largest and most diverse recruiting efforts, will be held on the Livingston Campus.  

The four-day event is set from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, through Friday, Sept. 20, at Jersey Mike's Arena, 83 Rockafeller Road, Piscataway, N.J.

“The Fall Career and Internship Mega Fair is a cornerstone event that highlights Rutgers University–New Brunswick's commitment to fostering meaningful connections between our students and the world of employment,” said William Jones, executive director of Career Exploration and Success and Rutgers–New Brunswick’s chief career services officer. “This event not only offers employers access to a highly talented and diverse pool of candidates, but it also empowers our students and alumni to explore a wide range of career opportunities and build lasting relationships with organizations of all sizes. We are proud to host an event that showcases the exceptional talent and potential of the Rutgers community.” 

The fair is open to students and alumni from all disciplines throughout Rutgers University (including Rutgers–New Brunswick, Rutgers–Camden, Rutgers–Newark and Rutgers Health).  

More than 400 employers are slated to meet with candidates and discuss full-time, part-time and internship opportunities, according to Career Exploration and Success officials.  

Employers participating in this year’s fair include A Friendly Face - Autism Treatment Services, Allied Beverage Group LLC, Bergen's Promise Inc., the Bank of New York Mellon, Bristol Myers Squibb Co., Cigna Group, Constellation, Deloitte,  Diamond Communications LLC, Fiserv Inc., GAF, GEICO, the GO Foundation, GSK, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Co., Johnson & Johnson, Marion P. Thomas Charter School, Merck & Co., Peace Corps, Robertet, Sax LLP, TD Bank, Teach For America, Turner Construction Co., UBS Group, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s  Natural Resource Conservation Service and the United States Golf Association.  

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Officials added that candidates are encouraged to attend more than one day as each day offers a different lineup of recruiters. 

"With a new focus on position-specific days, we're providing even more targeted opportunities for students and employers to connect," said Lisa Goddard, senior assistant director of career and internship fairs for Career Exploration and Success. 

Goddard, who noted that about 8,000 candidates participated in last year’s fall fair, added: “Our position-focused format will streamline the recruiting process for employers, allowing them to spend more time building relationships with potential hires.” 

Organizers are trying something new this year, with fair days segmented by certain position categories: 

• On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the fair is focused on engineering, technology, medical and science-related positions. 

• On Wednesday, Sept. 18, the focus is on engineering, technology, environment, food and agriculture-related positions. 

• On Thursday, Sept. 19, the focus is on business, human resources, hospitality, communication and creative-related positions. 

• On Friday, Sept. 20, the focus is on business, human resources, education, public service and human services-related positions. 

“We encourage candidates to use our photo booths at the event to update their professional photos,” said Barbara Thomson, director of career operations and strategic initiatives for Career Exploration and Success.  

Thomson added Rutgers–New Brunswick students also may schedule appointments to use the photo booths via their Handshake accounts at the College Avenue and Busch office locations before or after the fair. 

Registration for the event is now open. There are a few things to note: 

• Interested employers have until Sept. 3 to reserve a fair booth or until capacity is reached. 

• Rutgers University students and alumni from Rutgers–New Brunswick, Rutgers–Newark and Rutgers–Camden may register by logging into their Rutgers Handshake accounts. Registration via Handshake is preferred, but not required. Walk-ins are welcome.  

• Rutgers Health students and alumni, as well as all Rutgers alumni without access to their Handshake accounts, can register on-site at the event. 

Fair-preparation workshops and resume clinics are available for New Brunswick students and alumni (register via Handshake): 

• Tuesday, Sept. 10 – Fair Prep: Resume Clinic (in-person) 

• Thursday, Sept. 12 – Fair Prep: How to Prep for a Career Fair (virtual) 

• Friday, Sept. 13 – Fair Prep: How to Prep for a Career Fair (in-person) 

• Monday, Sept. 16 – Fair Prep: How to Prep for a Career Fair Mini Session (virtual) 

New Brunswick students who attend fair prep events will earn a #MegaFastPass, a digital pass in their Rutgers Handshake accounts that enables them to skip the registration line at the fair. Plus, it also grants early admittance into the fair at 11 a.m. and is valid for each day of the fair.  

CES officials said attendance at the Mega Fair and preparatory events will earn New Brunswick students stamps toward the #Rutgersworks Free Tuition Challenge, which begins at noon on Monday, Aug. 26, and closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2.