Meet Employers on Campus
As a UMass Amherst student, you can meet and interact with employers on campus in three ways: visit one of our career fairs, attend an employer information session, or take part in on-campus interviewing.
Career Fairs
Many employers use career fairs to promote their job opportunities and to pre-screen applicants. Most of these fairs consist of booths and tables staffed by recruiters and other representatives from each organization. For students, a fair can be an excellent place to gather information about potential employers, make contacts that could lead to a job, learn more about an employer’s application process and timeline, and discover new options.
UMass Amherst hosts a range of career fairs throughout the year, for more information check out Upcoming Career Fairs.
Approach every job fair professionally. Bring copies of your resume, prepare to pitch yourself to potential employers, and dress and act appropriately. Download Make Your First Professional Contacts at the Career Fair and Sell Yourself at the Career Fair for tips on making the most of these events.
Information Sessions
Some employers will arrange information sessions, generally the evening before they conduct on-campus interviews. If you have scheduled an interview with the organization, they will expect you to attend. The information session will help you prepare for the upcoming interview and learn more about the organization. It is also an excellent opportunity to make a good impression right from the start.
For a schedule of information sessions, go to our website Calendar or check the calendar posted on UMass Amherst CareerConnect/eRecruiting.
On-Campus Interviews
You may have opportunities to interview with prospective employers on campus. The companies who come to campus to interview are generally those who:
- Have budgets and staff to travel
- Anticipate multiple openings
- Are seeking entry-level employees
- Have had past success recruiting students at UMass Amherst
On-campus interviews are managed through the UMass Amherst UMass Amherst CareerConnect/eRecruiting portal. On the site, you will find a list of employers who have scheduled interviews and links to job descriptions and application instructions.
