Businesses from throughout the region are encouraged to attend the Southern Illinois University Carbondale spring 2025 Job and Internship Fair on Feb. 18, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Center Ballrooms.
Any business that is interested in hiring SIU students for career positions or internships is welcome to participate. To register online, please visit siu.joinhandshake.com by Feb. 3.Organizers encourage businesses to register by Feb. 3. Find additional information, including pricing, please contact the Career Development Center at careerdevelopment@siu.edu, or call (618) 453-2391.
SIU campus departments, colleges, schools or units that are seeking interns can participate in the fair at no cost as well. They are also asked to register soon.
Organizers note that SIU is among the top 5% of the country’s higher education institutions for research and the job fair, sponsored by the U.S. Army, usually brings more than 100 employers to campus and draws hundreds of SIU students.
The fair helps businesses and university departments identify and hire qualified people for career positions and internships.
Undergraduate and graduate SIU students from all majors can participate in the fair at no charge.
The Career Development Center also assists students by helping them prepare for interviews and write resumes and cover letters; they can arrange appointments through Handshake or by calling the center.
Professional clothing for the career fair and interviews can also be acquired there.