On-Campus Recruiting

Information for Employers

Career Week at PSU

What is Career Week? Career Week is a coordinated, high-visibility week each term that connects PSU students with employers through Career Fairs, networking events, panels, and skill-building workshops. It brings together new and existing career programming in one unified schedule—making it easier for students and employers to engage.

How Career Week benefits employers:

It provides you with direct access to a wide range of students from all majors and academic levels.
It's a unique opportunity to build brand visibility on campus.
It gives you multiple ways to engage (whether through large-scale Fairs, industry-specific events, panels, or interactive workshops).
It's a chance to strengthen your talent pipeline and connect earlier with future hires.

Career Week & Career Fair Schedule (2025-2026)

Fall Career Week: October 20-24, 2025
- Fall Career Fair: Monday, October 27, 2025
Winter Career Week: February 2-5, 2026
- Winter Career Fair: Monday, February 9, 2026
Spring Career Week: April 20-24, 2026
- Spring Career Fair: Thursday, April 23, 2026

Career Week FAQS for Employers

1. How can my organization participate?
You can host a table, present a workshop, participate in a panel, sponsor an event, or collaborate on a networking opportunity.

2. Is there a cost associated with participation?
Some events (like Career Fairs) have registration fees, while others are free. Details will be provided when events are announced each term.

3. How will students know about my organization’s involvement?
The University Career Center promotes Career Week through campus-wide marketing, email blasts, social media, and Handshake to ensure that students know who will be on campus.

4. Do I have to commit to participating the whole week?
No! You can participate in one or more events, depending on your availability and goals.

5. What kind of events are included in Career Week?

Career Fairs for all majors (plus specialty Fairs like Engineering/Tech and Accounting)
Networking nights and mixers
Employer information sessions
Skill-building workshops (e.g., interviewing, personal branding, etc.)
Class visits and department-hosted events

6. Who do I contact to get involved?
Email the University Career Center's Employer Relations Manager, Giovanna DiFalco (gdifalco@pdx.edu), to discuss opportunities that fit with your recruiting goals. Are there other events that you'd like to see integrated into our Career Week programming? Let’s chat about it!

Other Opportunities to Engage with PSU Students

Career Fairs: Attending our Career Fairs is an excellent way to centralize your recruiting efforts and discuss your organization's internships, part-time jobs, and full-time opportunities with our students. Private, non-profit, and government organizations are encouraged to attend any of our Fairs during the academic year (i.e., Fall, Winter, and Spring).

Information Tables: Information tables are located in popular locations on campus. Tabling is a fun and informal way to build your brand on campus and connect with students.

Viking Visits: Hosting a group of PSU students in your space for a Viking Visit is a great way to showcase your organization and give students a chance to see your industry in action.

Collaborating with Us to Create New Programming

Additional opportunities to engage with PSU's diverse community may be available! Please contact our Employer Relations Manager, Giovanna DiFalco (gdifalco@pdx.edu), if you have other programming ideas. Our team will work with you to meet your recruiting needs. We value our employer partners and appreciate your investment in our students!

Sharing best interview practices with students [that are] anxious to start their careers was a rewarding experience.

—Diane Hwang, Marketing Manager (Intel)

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