Welcome to the Business, Industry and Technology Career Fair website where you will find the most up-to-date information about the Career Fair. Career Fairs are open to all Iowa State University students as well as other job seekers.
The Iowa State University Business, Industry and Technology Career Fair is organized entirely by a student committee. Career fairs are held every fall and spring semester in Hilton Coliseum. Career fairs enable students to explore career opportunities, obtain employer information, and locate internships, co-ops, and full-time positions. Average student attendance for the fair is approximately 3,000 in the fall and 2,000 in the spring.
Employers have the opportunity to connect with promising candidates for job and internship openings as well as network with university personnel and other employers.
When/Where?
The Fall Career Fair will be held at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, IA on September 25, 2019 from 12:00-5:00 p.m. Employer invitation will be sent in June.
The cost of the career fair is $750.00 per booth. Registration is available in CyHire.
Our 2019 Fall Speaker Series offers 5 days of presentations and information sessions to help you and your career prep.
There are a variety of events taking place leading up to career fair.
Registration information
Priority in registration will be given to direct hire employers for this event. Third party organizations with internal opportunities or those agencies representing communities may register in order to be placed on a wait-list. Acceptance will be based on available space two weeks prior to the career fair event and date of registration will be honored for booth placement if space remains.
Employers: Booths are assigned by the date of employer registration. The first 170 registrations will have a booth on the floor of Hilton Coliseum. Registration is available in CyHire.
Students: Please come to Hilton with copies of your resume and your ISU Student ID anytime between 12:00 and 5:00 p.m.
Ivy College of Business Career Fair Breakfast
The Career Fair Breakfast is a buffet-style breakfast that hosts guest speakers, company recruiters, Ivy College of Business students, faculty and staff. This event is an opportunity for students to network with company recruiters before the Career Fair. It also serves as an additional opportunity for the recruiters to get to know students.
Recommended attire is business professional. TIP: Make sure to visit the recruiters again during the Career Fair and mention seeing them at the breakfast. It is a great conversation starter.
Student and Employer registration in CyHire.
Student Information
- Recommended Career Fair Attire
- CyHire
- Student Tips
- “How to” Career Fair Video
- Career Fair Checklist
- List of Employers
- *Students should bring their ISU Student ID to the Career Fair to receive a professionally printed name tag.
Employer Information
Future Dates
Fall Semester
September 25, 2019
September 23, 2020
Spring Semester
February 12, 2020
February 10, 2021