The Part-time Job Fair is open to all majors and all class levels. 70+employers offering 2,200+ job opportunities. All the employers are hiring and may ask you to fill out an application on site. These off-campus jobs provide a great resource for extra income, work experience, and an opportunity to build on your resume.

Important Information

• This is a casual event. Business Casual is recommended, but casual clothing, including jeans, shorts, t-shirts, athletic wear, tennis shoes, and sandals, is fine to wear since students may be coming to and from class. Clothing that is not acceptable to wear includes club-wear, clothing with potentially offensive symbols or writing, tank tops, and revealing clothing (very short skirts/dresses or very low-cut tops). Accommodations are made for candidates whose religion or disability impacts clothing options.
• Event is free for job seekers and open to students/alumni from any college/university
• What to bring: 10-20+ copies of a professional resume is recommended (no cover letters or references needed)
• #1 tip from fair employers: Research! Do a little research on employers of interest
• No registration is needed; RSVP is available in Hire-a-Niner

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who may attend? Any job seeker may attend this event. The event is targeted at current college students seeking part-time, seasonal/temporary, or full-time non-degree positions. There may be some employers offering internships, but you will need to review the Employers Attending section.
• Do I need to register or RSVP? No, candidates do not need to register or RSVP for the fair in order to attend. UNC Charlotte students and alumni have the option to RSVP and indicate interested employers through Hire-A-Niner. There is no registration or RSVP available for other candidates.
• What is the cost? There is no cost for candidates to attend the event. The University does charge for Visitor Parking on campus, and candidates are responsible for those fees.
• What organizations will be there? The employer list is above. It is updated in real-time as organizations register (and cancel); employers will continue to register until the week of the event. You can use the list to search for employers by name or use the Advanced Search for more options (including the ability to search by major, work authorization level, etc.).
• What should I bring to the event? Candidates are encouraged to bring multiple copies of a professional resume. Optionally, candidates may bring business cards, a portfolio, and other materials. We will provide a table map to candidates at the event, but details about employers' recruiting needs are all online. There will not be a secured area for candidates to leave backpacks, bags, or briefcases
• What is the dress code? This is a casual event. Business Casual is recommended, but casual clothing, including jeans, shorts, t-shirts, athletic wear, tennis shoes, and sandals, is fine to wear since students may be coming to and from class. Clothing that is not acceptable to wear includes: club-wear, clothing with potentially offensive symbols or writing, tank tops, and revealing clothing (very short skirts/dresses or very low-cut tops). Accommodations are made for candidates whose religion or disability impacts clothing options.
• How can I get additional help preparing for the event? We have online resources on dressing for success, resume writing, working a career fair, developing a pitch, and interviewing in our Career Guide. UNC Charlotte students and alumni can use the Career Center's services (including individual appointments). Students and alumni from other colleges/universities are encouraged to contact their career center for assistance.
• Where do I park? Candidates who don't have a UNC Charlotte parking pass should park at a Visitor Parking deck/lot on campus (and will need to pay for visitor parking). The closest visitor parking to the event is in the Cone Center and Union Deck. 
• University Address: 9201 University City Blvd.,Charlotte, NC 28223
• Student Activity Center (event location) Address: 9290 BARNHARDT LN, Charlotte NC 28223

Questions?

Have a question we didn't answer here? Please contact our team at careerfairs@uncc.edu.