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On the job hunt? Looking for hands-on internship experience? Then you’ll want to make sure you’re at Â鶹ԭ´´â€™s Internship and Career Expo on Oct. 1 at Addition Financial Arena.

Hosted by the twice a year in the fall and spring semesters, the largest job fair on campus features 250+ companies across a variety of industries from diverse fields including technology, finance, healthcare, engineering and more.

This career fair is open to all Â鶹ԭ´´ students and alumni. It is your gateway to explore a wide range of career options, gain insider advice from industry experts, and stay ahead of the curve in today’s evolving job market.

It’s also a great opportunity to practice your networking skills and leave a lasting impression on potential employers.

This guide shares logistical information about the Internship and Career Expo itself, as well as tips and resources ahead of the event so you can make your best impression.

Internship and Career Expo

Date: Thursday, Oct 1, 2026

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• Fast Pass Entry at 11:30 p.m. (more below on ways to score a fast pass)
• General Entrance begins at noon.
• Doors close at 3 p.m.

Location: Addition Financial Arena (12777 Gemini Blvd N, Orlando, FL 32816)

Attire: Business casual or professional attire encouraged; Pants or skirts paired with a dress shirt or blouse and dress shoes with socks or appropriate hosiery. Please avoid bringing large bags.

Security Check: The Addition Financial Arena is implementing enhanced security measures. Security procedures include, but are not limited to, performing body wand and bag checks at all arena entrances. before arriving. Guests should allow additional time to enter the gate, as these measures may delay entrance into the event.

Register: This career fair is open to all Â鶹ԭ´´ students and alumni. .

Ways to Prepare and Resources

Virtual Career Guidance:

Â鶹ԭ´´ partners with , a 24/7 virtual career assistant, to help students create a powerful resume and practice their interview skills. VMock leverages technologies like data science, machine learning and natural language processing to provide instant personalized feedback on resumes, cover letters, elevator pitches and interview responses based on criteria gathered from employers and global best practices.

Where to Print Your Resume:

Students seeking to print copies of their resume or cover letter can do so for a small charge on main campus at the or in the Visitor & Parking Information Center (4000 Central Florida Blvd.).

If you are printing your resume or cover letter for a job or career fair, we recommend having at least one copy for each job/employer you are interested in, plus additional copies for unexpected opportunities or to replace damaged or lost copies.

Professional Clothing Glow Up:

– In Person at the Florida Mall
Sept. 19, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

An exclusive in-store shopping event for career apparel with exclusive discounts not available to the public. Students and alumni will be required to swipe their ID cards or provide their PID and check in via Handshake at the JCPenney Florida Mall location in order to receive their coupon.

This event is eligible for an EXPO Fast Pass which will grant early entry to the Fall 2026 Internship & Career EXPO. Pick up your Fast Pass Voucher at the check-in table.

– In Person at Waterford Lakes
Sept. 20, noon – 2 p.m.

Students and alumni can enjoy a 15% discount on business and business casual attire during the shopping event. Students will be required to swipe their ID cards or provide their Â鶹ԭ´´ ID and check in via Handshake at Style Encore Waterford Lakes location the day of the event.

This event is eligible for an EXPO Fast Pass which will grant early entry to the Fall 2026 Internship & Career EXPO. Pick up your Fast Pass Voucher at the check-in table.

– Main Campus
Drop in, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A limited professional clothing section is available to all Â鶹ԭ´´ students, with valid Â鶹ԭ´´ ID, on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Career Prep Events (Virtual and In-Person):

– In Person
Sept. 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Registration via handshake is required to attend this event. Employer representatives will be on site to assist with one-on-one resume reviews and interview preparation sessions. Please bring an updated copy of your resume for recruiters to review. The session will be conducted on a first-come, first-served drop-in basis. As employer representatives become available, students will be paired one-to-one to conduct a 15-20-minute session of their choice and may leave after the session is complete.

This event is eligible for an EXPO Fast Pass, which will grant early entry to the Fall 2026 Internship and Career EXPO. Pick up your voucher on the way out of the session. Limited quantities available.

Engineering and Technical Industry Day – In Person
Sept. 23, (9 a.m. – noon) and (1 – 4 p.m.)

Registration via handshake is required to attend this event. Employer representatives will be on site to assist with one-on-one resume reviews and interview preparation sessions. Please bring an updated copy of your resume for recruiters to review. The sessions will be conducted on a first-come, first-served drop-in basis. As employer representatives become available, students will be paired one-to-one to conduct a 15-20-minute session of their choice and may leave after the session is complete.

This event is eligible for an EXPO Fast Pass, which will grant early entry to the Fall 2026 Internship and Career EXPO. Pick up your voucher on the way out of the session. Limited quantities available.

– Virtual
Sept. 24, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Registration via handshake is required to attend this event. Employer representatives will be available to assist with one-on-one resume reviews and interview preparation sessions. Please bring an updated copy of your resume for recruiters to review. The session will be conducted on a first-come, first-served drop-in basis. As employer representatives become available, students will be paired one-to-one to conduct a 15-20-minute session of their choice and may leave after the session is complete.

This event is eligible for an EXPO Fast Pass, which will grant early entry to the Fall 2026 Internship and Career EXPO. Information regarding pick-up will be sent to attendees at the conclusion of the virtual session. Limited quantities available.

– Virtual
September 25, 1 – 3 p.m.

Join us this fall semester (Aug. 31–Nov. 20) on Fridays, any time between 1 and 3 p.m., via . Ask quick career questions, or we can critique your resume, LinkedIn/Handshake profile, cover letter and elevator pitch.