Career Fairs & Networking Events for Students
Career fairs and networking events connect Yale students and scholars with employers across industries who are eager to share career paths, answer questions, and discuss opportunities.
These events are open to Yale College undergraduates, master’s students, PhD students, and postdoctoral scholars, depending on the event. Whether you are actively recruiting or still exploring options, attending a networking event is a low‑pressure way to learn more about organizations and build professional connections.
You can view and register for upcoming events in Yale Career Link under the Events tab.
What to Expect at Career Fairs & Networking Events
At most events, students move between employer tables or virtual sessions to:
- Learn about organizations and career paths
- Ask questions about internships, fellowships, and full‑time roles
- Build relationships with employer representatives
Business casual attire is generally appropriate unless otherwise noted by the employer or event.
Yale‑Hosted Networking Events & Career Fairs
Early Career Networking Fair
September 9, 2026 | New Haven, CT (Yale campus area)
Yale’s largest on‑campus career fair brings together employers across consulting, finance and quantitative roles, STEM, and Common Good & Creative Careers. Students can explore career paths, talk with employers about opportunities, and learn more about organizations, even if they are early in their career exploration.
Registration: opens in Yale Career Link in August
Open to Yale College undergraduates, Master’s, PhD students, postdoctoral scholars
Consortium & Multi‑School Career Fairs
Yale also participates in consortium‑style career fairs that connect students with employers recruiting across multiple universities.
Engineering Career Fair Collaborative
November 13, 2026 | Boston, MA
A multi‑institution, in‑person engineering career fair connecting students from Yale, Harvard, MIT, Tufts, Boston University, and Olin College with employers recruiting for mechanical, environmental, electrical, chemical, and biomedical engineering roles. Transportation is available to Boston from Yale’s campus.
Registration opens in September, more information as event gets closer
Open to Yale College undergraduates and GSAS master’s students
LAUNCH Recruiting Event
January 2027 | Virtual
A multi‑school recruiting event connecting students from Yale and peer institutions with employers offering full‑time and paid internship opportunities across industries.
Registration: opens in early January
Open to Yale College undergraduates and GSAS master’s students
Government, Education & Nonprofit Virtual Career Fair
February 2027 | Virtual
Connect with employers recruiting for internships and full‑time roles in government, education, and nonprofit sectors.
Registration: opens on Handshake in January
Open to Yale College undergraduates, Master’s, PhD students, postdoctoral scholars
Ivy+ Environment & Sustainability Career Fair
February 2027 | Virtual
An Ivy+ career fair focused on environment, sustainability, climate, and energy‑related opportunities across sectors.
Registration: opens on Handshake in January
Open to Yale College undergraduates, Master’s, PhD students, postdoctoral scholars
Graduate Career Consortium PhD & Master’s Career Expo
March 2027 | Virtual
Designed for master’s students, PhD candidates, postdoctoral scholars, and recent alumni, this event connects advanced‑degree talent with employers recruiting for analytical, research‑driven, and specialized roles.
Registration: opens in February
Open to GSAS Master’s, PhD students, postdoctoral scholars
Ivy+ Just‑in‑Time Career Fair
April 2027 | Virtual
Registration usually opens in early March
An Ivy+ virtual career fair focused on immediate or same‑year opportunities, including internships and full‑time roles. Ideal for students prepared for quick follow‑up with employers.
Registration: opens on Handshake in early March
Open to Yale College undergraduates, Master’s, PhD students, postdoctoral scholars
Partner & Department‑Hosted Career Fairs
Life Sciences & Biotech Career Fair
Spring 2026 | Hosted by the Yale Biotech Club
This annual career fair connects students and postdoctoral scholars interested in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences with employers across the industry.
Preparing for Career Fairs
Students are encouraged to attend career fairs even if they are still exploring career options. You do not need to have everything figured out to participate.
Before attending:
- Review participating employers in Yale Career Link
- Prepare a brief introduction about your interests
- Bring questions about roles, career paths, or application timelines
To learn how to navigate these events view this quick 3-minute video.
