On October, 9, more than 250 students met with representatives from 87 different companies the 2024 Fall Engineering Career Fair. The event was divided into a morning session and an afternoon session.
The Engineering Career Fair is the signature recruitment and networking event each fall and spring semester, connecting hiring organizations with engineering student and alumni jobseekers.
“This event is a testament to the importance of relationships in the job search process,” said Neil Adams, director of UAB Engineering Career Services, prior to the event. “Many organizations are represented by UAB Engineering alumni who enjoy connecting with students about their work, career journey, and opportunities to work alongside them.”
While the event was focused on companies who hire engineers, Adams says UAB students from other disciplines were also welcome to attend. UAB engineering alumni often take advantage of the networking opportunity as well.
While the event is a convenient way for current students to explore a variety of career opportunities all in one location, Adams says it is often just the first step of a relationship-building process. “The Engineering Career Fair is followed up by on-campus interviews and on-site interviews by employers,” he said. “For example, Southern Company and Honda will be on campus running full-day interview tables with students they met at the career fair.”
To learn more about working with UAB Engineering Career Services, contact Adams at