Accommodations
All participants are welcome. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations or who have questions about physical access may call 765-285-1522 or email us in advance of the program.
Whether you're a hiring manager or a soon-to-be graduate, this is your chance to network with hundreds of employers, organizations, and Ball State University students in search of internships and full-time employment. Each year, more than 300 employers and nearly 2,000 students participate in our two Cardinal Job Fairs. We're leading the way in career placement outcomes. Sign up for the Cardinal Job Fair to see why.
You Don't Want to Miss This
Here's why:
- More than 300 employers attend, ready to network, recruit, and hire qualified Ball State University students.
- Nearly 2,000 job candidates representing every field of study are highly qualified, experienced, and interview-ready.
- Ball State University representatives are on site to answer any questions and facilitate connections and follow-ups.
- The Cardinal Job Fair contributes to Ball State University's 93 percent career placement rate-a leading percentage among comparative schools.
Fall Job Fair
When
- September 21, 2022
- 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Where
List of Attendees
Almost 100 employers and nearly 1,000 students attend the in-person fall Cardinal Job Fair. If you are interested in seeing which employers are attending the 2021 Fall Job Fair, you can find a list on Cardinal Career Link, along with the positions they are seeking to fill.
Pre-Registration is not required to attend the in-person job fair.
All students and alumni should bring multiple resumes to the fair, come prepared to network with professionals, and interview with potential employers. Students and alumni can have their resumes approved through V-Mock on Cardinal Career Link. They can also make an appointment with a Career Coach on Cardinal Career Link.
REGISTRATION
To register for the Cardinal Job Fair, log in to your Cardinal Career Link account.
Under the Quick Links events tab, select "Cardinal Job Fair currently active" and complete the online registration.
Please visit Cardinal Career Link and select "forgot password." A new password will be sent to your inbox.
Don't Have a Cardinal Career Link Account?
Please visit Cardinal Career Link and follow the instructions on how to create an account. Once your account is approved, your password will be sent by email. The username for the account is your email address.
REGISTRATION FEE
Registration fee: We recognize the financial challenges that COVID-19 has presented to many organizations. Please contact Brandi Swift to discuss pricing.
- 2 representatives
- One 6 foot table and two chairs
- Wi-Fi
- Company Information on Ball State's Career Fair Plus App
- Curbside Assistance for dropping off items
- Escort to your booth location
- Reserved Employer Parking
- Morning Refreshments
- Lunch
- Afternoon Refreshments
- Option for electricity
Contact Us
If you have any questions about attending or participating in the Cardinal Job Fair, please connect with Brandi Swift.
Spring Job Fair
When
- Wednesday, February 15, 2023
- 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Where
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Worthen Arena (The location is subject to change due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.)
List of Attendees
More than 100 employers and over 700 students attend the spring Cardinal Job Fair. If you are interested in seeing which employers are attending, you can find a list on Cardinal Career Link along with the positions they are seeking to fill.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged for students; however, you can still register the day of the job fair.
All students should upload a resume on Cardinal Career Link in advance to the fair, and come prepared to network with professionals, and interview with potential employers.
Students will need to have their resume approved through V-Mock in order to upload it to Cardinal Career Link.
(Due to COVID-19 pandemic, information is subject to change)
REGISTRATION
To register for Cardinal Job Fair, log in to your Cardinal Career Link account.
Under the Quick Links events tab, select "Cardinal Job Fair currently active" and complete the online registration.
Please visit Cardinal Career Link and select "forgot password." A new password will be sent to your inbox.
Don't Have a Cardinal Career Link Account?
Please visit Cardinal Career Link and follow the instructions on how to create an account. Once your account is approved, your password will be sent by email. The username for the account is your email address.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions about attending or participating in the Cardinal Job Fair, please connect with us at 765-285-2431 or email our coordinator of employer relations.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about attending or participating in the Cardinal Job Fair, please connect with Brandi Swift.
Let Us Guide You Through Your Journey
We have services and resources to meet your needs depending on which of the following stages of your career journey you are in. So at which stages is it most useful to use the services described on this page? See below!
Explore Options
Let our career experts, professional network, and tools guide you through some of your earliest choices.
Develop Skills
Resumes, interviews, workplace etiquette, and more play such a large role in making sure you’ll earn a future job offer.
Build Experiences
We’re here to make sure you find the best connections, the strongest networks, and the best experiences.
Make the Transition
Ready to leap from classroom to professional world? We’re here to help you with job postings, on-campus interviewing, job fairs, and more.