Career Fair Resources for Employers
Virginia Tech offers excellent engineering programs that prepare students with strong academic credentials for impactful careers in the fields of aerospace engineering, ocean engineering, national security and defense, and more. This Career Fair is designed to showcase your company while providing a professional setting to meet with these students for potential internship, co-operative, and/or full-time employment opportunities.
The Career Fair will run from 10am - 4pm on Wednesday, September 18 in the Commonwealth Ballroom in the Squires Student Center. You will have an opportunity to meet with students, acquire their resume and have them sign up to interview the following day.
Booth Set-up:
Booth load-in and set up will begin on Wednesday, September 18 will run from 8:30 am – 10:00 am. Upon check-in, recruiters will receive a welcome packet including maps, an event schedule, participating companies and more.
Spontaneous Interviews:
Please utilize a quiet space in the Squires Student Center lobby or outside common areas (weather permitting) to conduct interviews on Wednesday if you wish to conduct spontaneous interviews.
Interview Day:
As you meet students during the Career Fair, you are welcome to create your own schedule of candidates you'd like to interview on Thursday, September 19. Individual interviews will be held at the offices of Career and Professional Development on Thursday if you opt to stay (must make reservations in advance).
Registration for the 2024 Career Fair is $750 per company. Fees include one company showcase booth (10' x 8') for the career fair on Wednesday, September 18 as well as breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks/refreshments for recruiters. Booth includes a 6' skirted table, two chairs and power supply. Individual (optional) interviews may be held at our Career and Professional Development offices on Thursday, September 19.
In an effort to provide optimal access to our students, the employer space is limited to approximately 60 companies. Register today to reserve your spot!
Cancellation before August 20, 2024: full refund. August 21- September 5, 2024: a $100 administrative fee will be retained for cancellations. After September 5, 2024: no refunds. In the unlikely event that this program is canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including cancellation or change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.
We recommend that you make hotel reservations as soon as possible. Options are listed below (nearest distance first):
The Inn at Virginia Tech can be reached at 540-231-8000 or toll free at 877-200-3360 (between the hours of 8am and 5:30pm Monday-Friday). They offer a complimentary shuttle to campus.
Hyatt Place Blacksburg at 540-552-7500 is a fairly new hotel, and is very close to campus. They also offer a complimentary shuttle to campus and we have a small block of rooms reserved.
Residence Inn by Marriott Blacksburg at 540-315-7112 is right by Hyatt Place in a new shopping and eating center on Prices Fork. They offer a complimentary shuttle to campus.
The Main Street Inn is located downtown and within walking distance to the Squires Student Center. They can be reached at 540-552-6246.
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Blacksburg at 540-552-5636 is just down the road from The Inn.
The Hilton Garden Inn, which is near campus can be reached at 540-552-5005.
Courtyard by Marriott Blacksburg can be reached at 540-552-5222. They offer a complimentary shuttle to campus.
The Holiday Inn in Christiansburg at 540-381-8100, is in the next town over with more options near restaurants.
Shipping Materials:
Hollins Exposition Services will be providing display support services for this event. Please note that everything for this event is provided (booth, table, power etc.). Hollins Exposition Services is only providing shipping services. You are not required to purchase anything from them. If you do choose to use this shipping service, Hollins Exhibits will bill you directly. Do not ship any materials to Squires Student Center. Hollins will be sending additional information directly to you.
Company Promotional Items:
If you would like, please feel free to bring any promotional items you have to the career fair. This is a great way to promote your company and students love it!
Breaks/Meals:
On Tuesday, we have a designated break area for employers adjacent to the Commonwealth Ballroom, in the Jamestown room. Please help yourselves to continental breakfast, coffee and water, or just take a moment to check your email in a private space. For lunch we will provide boxed lunches, or you have the option to leave Squires and take a short walk to downtown Blacksburg to a variety of restaurants.
For the optional interview day, coffee and pastries will be provided and employers will be on their own for lunch.
Parking/Transportation:
NEW FOR 2024: We will NOT be distributing individual parking passes per company. All employers and recruiters will need to park in the designated area of the Chicken Hill lot, adjacent to Lane Stadium. A complimentary shuttle will transport you and your team to the Squires Student Center. The shuttle will be making continuous trips throughout the day, leaving every 10-15 minutes.
If you choose to park on your own, Virginia Tech has partnered with ParkMobile to provide a convenient, contactless electronic payment option for parking on the Blacksburg campus. ParkMobile can be used in any parking meter, campus parking space, or lot that has standard F/S, C/G, or R parking. Please note that costs incurred through the app will not be reimbursed by the career fair.
Blacksburg Transit is also an option for a small fare, and typically runs every 10-15 minutes during the busiest hours between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Linked is a map and schedule for the Hokie Express.