NJIT Career Fairs

NJIT Career Fairs are offered in both the Fall and Spring with regular participation of 240 employers and nearly 3,000 students seeking full-time roles, co-ops, and internships. Recruit top talent from NJIT, one of the nation's leading and most diverse public polytechnic universities, recently named #42 Top Public Universities Nationally by the U.S. News and World Report.  See a full list of NJIT Rankings here. 

For Employers
Due to severe weather conditions, the Spring 2026 Career Fair has been postponed from February 25th. In place of the planned event, Career Development Services will be offering the following options:

NJIT Spring 2026 Virtual Career Fair Wednesday, March 11th 12:00 – 4:00 PM

Registration Link in Handshake

Registration Deadline: March 6th

This Spring 2026 semester, we are excited to provide a virtual option for connecting with NJIT candidates for professional full-time, internship, or co-op opportunities. The Handshake virtual career fair platform allows multiple team members to participate in targeted 1:1 and group virtual meetings with NJIT students and alumni. A full guide is provided here.


 

Standard Registration Includes:

  • Participation of multiple representatives from your organization in virtual schedules of targeted 1:1 and group meetings.

Event Sponsor Add-on Includes: 

  • Promotion through a targeted email blast to students
  • Inclusion of the organization logo in email announcements to students
  • Prime selection of on-campus information sessions and interview dates before and after the fair

Premium Event Sponsor Add-on Includes: 

  • Promotion through a targeted email blast to students
  • Inclusion of the organization logo on social media posts, and in email announcements to students
  • Prime selection of on-campus information sessions and interview dates before and after the fair
  • Inclusion in the "NJIT Sponsor" Handshake collection for all of 2026 for added visibility

Registration Fees

Corporate: $550
Government / Nonprofit: $275
Small Business (50 Employees or Fewer): $275
 

Optional Add-ons:

Enhanced Branding (logo in all promotions): +$100
Event Sponsor: +$300
Premium Event Sponsor: +$600

Payment & Cancellation Policy

  • Payment Deadlines: Registrations must be paid by March 9th.
  • Cancellations: Cancellations must be emailed to cds@njit.edu by March 5th for a refund. No refunds will be issued after that point
  • Registrant Responsibility: Submission of an NJIT career fair registration obligates the organization and listed contact representative to be responsible for payment of all listed registration fees. Registered organizations who do not attend the career fair are responsible for full payment unless they meet the requirements of the Payment and Cancellation Policy.

Participation Details

Please refer to the Handshake Virtual Career Fair Guide found here for full details. Additional information about building schedules and virtual participation will be shared via email after registration.

If you have questions at this time, please contact Patrick Young at pyoung@njit.edu or 973-596-3246.

NJIT Spring 2026 On-Campus Career Fair Tuesday, April 7th 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Registration Link in Handshake

Registration Deadline: April 1st

This Spring 2026 semester, we are excited to once again host an in-person career fair here at our Newark, NJ campus. This event is an excellent opportunity to gain access to a diverse group of students from a broad range of academic majors and degree levels who are seeking full-time roles, co-ops, and internships.


 

Standard Registration Includes: 

  • Participation of 2 representatives from your organization (with optional add-on of up to 3 additional representatives)
  • 6-foot rectangular table and 2 chairs for the duration of the event
  • Parking, shuttle service, and lunch included

Event Sponsor Add-on Includes: 

  • Prime table location at the event.
  • Inclusion of the organization logo on the flyer, the event's big screen, and the printed directory.
  • Priority selection of information session and interview dates before and after the fair.
  • Opportunity to participate in the career fair workshops leading up to the event.
  • Preferred on-campus parking.

Premium Event Sponsor Add-on Includes: 

  • All of the Event Sponsor benefits listed above
  • Promotion through a targeted email blast and social media post
  • Targeted introduction to the student leaders of our diverse, professional organizations
  • Inclusion in "Career Services Sponsors" Handshake Collection for the duration of the semester

Registration Fees

Corporate: $925 
Government / Nonprofit: $475 
Small Business (50 Employees or Fewer): $475 
Staffing Agency / Third Party Recruiter: $1,025

Optional Add-ons:

Additional Representatives Beyond 2 (Max of 5 Total Representatives):  +$100 per representative 
Access to Electrical Outlet: +$100 
Enhanced Branding (logo on flyer, big screen, and printed directory):  +$200

Sponsorship Options:

Event Sponsor: +$600 
Premium Event Sponsor: +$1,200

Payment & Cancellation Policy

  • Payment Deadlines: Registrations must be paid by April 1st.
  • Cancellations: All cancellations must be emailed to pyoung@njit.edu by March 11th for a full refund. Cancellations received after March 11th will receive a refund minus a $100 administrative fee. No refunds will be made after April 1st.
  • Registrant Responsibility: Submission of an NJIT career fair registration obligates the organization and listed contact representative to be responsible for payment of all listed registration fees. Registered organizations that do not attend the career fair are responsible for full payment unless they meet the requirements of the Payment and Cancellation Policy.

Participation Details

Please utilize the following resources as you prepare for your participation in the fair:

If you have questions at this time, please contact Patrick Young at pyoung@njit.edu or 973-596-3246.

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