Career Fair
Upcoming Career Fair: Spring 2025
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT
The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, Blackburg, VA
About the Career Fair
The Construction Industry Career Fair is held during the Fall and Spring semesters. It invites both undergraduate and graduate students to engage with representatives from the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. These companies range from large international firms to small local businesses, covering various sectors such as commercial, heavy civil, residential, and specialty areas.
The event aims to provide a platform for students to explore internships, co-op opportunities, part-time, and full-time positions. For employers, the Construction Industry Career Fair presents a valuable opportunity to meet our high-caliber students, known for their comprehensive understanding of construction principles, strong technical skills, and ability to contribute to a team from day one.
100+
Companies attending
500+
Expected students
70
Majors of interest
A wide range of companies hiring for full-time or internship positions in the AEC industries attend our career fair. This includes construction-related companies that work in residential, commercial, industrial, highway, land development, and specialty contractors, as well as civil engineering design firms.
Students in all majors interested in working in these and related areas are invited to attend the fair. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required.
Ahead of each Career Fair, we send out resume books to companies. This is a great way to get your name out to recruiters ahead of the fair. To be part of this resume book, complete the list below before attending the career fair:
- Update your resume.
- Upload your resume to Handshake
- Sign up for the Construction Industry Career Fair on Handshake by Tuesday, February 4 2025 at 5 p.m.
- Click "make public" in your Handshake profile.
- Research the companies that will be attending.
While you can upload your resume after the deadline, please note that it will NOT be included in the book that is sent out to companies.
We encourage you to polish your resume by making a 15-minute mini-appointment with an advisor in the Career and Professional Development office.
Every student has the opportunity to connect with potential employers, regardless of their nationality or visa status.
Understanding the unique circumstances of our international students, we've made it easy for you to identify which companies are most relevant to your career path and visa requirements. By using the "Categories" filter on the attending companies list on Handshake, you can easily see which companies "Accept OPT/CPT" or "Will sponsor or do not require a US work visa" — just click the corresponding checkboxes according to your needs under the filters on the employer list page.
During the fair, look for the world stickers with the Myers-Lawson School of Construction logo for companies who are hiring international students.
Run by Virginia Tech Career and Professional Development, Career Outfitters provides students with free, donated clothing appropriate for career fairs, networking opportunities, and interviews. Currently-enrolled undergraduate and graduate students may schedule an appointment to shop the clothing closet in Smith Career Center, where you will have 1:1 assistance with fit, size, and style.
- Tuesday, January 21 - Registration Opens
- Tuesday, February 4 - Resumes due on Handshake, 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 18 - Career Fair Social, 6:00 p.m. at Maroon Door
- Wednesday, February 19th - Construction Industry Career Fair, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
- Thursday, February 20th - Interviews, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Smith Career Center
The Myers-Lawson School of Construction's highly anticipated Construction Industry Career Fairs provide a unique opportunity for AEC professionals to connect with our talented students for career employment, internships, and co-op opportunities.
Attendees include students from various departments, including Building Construction, Construction Engineering and Management, Civil & Environmental Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Systems Engineering, Real Estate, Architecture, and more.
Our career fairs are held at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Center. However, employers who can't attend the fair can still connect with our students by presenting information sessions on campus, purchasing resume books, or partnering with student groups. For details about upcoming sessions or to host one, don't hesitate to email us.
For updates, announcements, and registration information for our career fairs, consider joining our email list.
When you sign up for the Construction Industry Career Fair, you can choose from the following levels. Each level is based on the location of your booth at the Inn at Virginia Tech. You can find the location on our Handshake page.
Gold Level - $5,000
- Premiere location
- Booth with table skirt, power strip, and signage
- Two representatives* (includes food, chairs, and nametags)
- Resume books before the event
- Career Fair Social access
- Guaranteed interview room on campus
Silver Level - $3,000
- Priority location
- Booth with table skirt, power strip, and signage
- Two representatives* (includes food, chairs, and nametags)
- Resume books before the event
- Career Fair Social access
- Guaranteed interview room on campus
Bronze Level - $2,000
- Enhanced location
- Booth with table skirt, power strip, and signage
- Two representatives* (includes food, chairs, and nametags)
- Resume books before the event
- Career Fair Social access
- Waitlist for an interview room on campus
White/Base Level - $1,750
- Downstairs location
- Booth with table skirt, power strip, and signage
- Two representatives* (includes food, chairs, and nametags)
- Resume books before the event
- Career Fair Social access
Upstairs Level - $1,500
- Upstairs location
- Booth with table skirt, power strip, and signage
- Two representatives* (includes food, chairs, and nametags)
- Resume books before the event
- Career Fair Social access
*Each additional representative will be $250.
We do our best to accommodate every registration level preference, but due to the high demand of registrants, we can not guarantee you will receive one of your top picks. We assign booth numbers based on prior attendance and sponsorship. We track and update these numbers every year. Once we have assigned you a booth, we are unable to make changes to your location.
Sponsorship is a great way to set your company apart from the competitions. We offer opportunities both before and during the Career Fair. You do not need to attend the Career Fair to participate in these sponsorships.
Social Sponsorships
Bar Sponsor - $3,000 (4 available)
- Plaque with logo displayed on the designated bar
- Logo included in all print promotional materials
- Logo included in all social media/virtual promotional materials
- Space to hand out promotional materials during social
Refreshments/Food Sponsor - $2,000 (4 available)
- Plaque with logo displayed on the designated food station
- Logo included in all print promotional materials
- Logo included in all social media/virtual promotional materials
- Space to hand out promotional materials during social
Career Partner Sponsor - $1,000 (4 available)
- Space to hand out promotional materials during social
If you are not registered for the Career Fair, but choose to sponsor the social, you are able to attend the event with your sponsorship.
Career Fair Sponsorships
Booth Finder App Sponsor - $1,000 (1 available)
- Logo with booth number on a prominent spot inside the Booth Finder App that students will use during Career Fair
Student Headshots Sponsor - $750 (1 available)
- Plaque with logo displayed at headshot station
- Logo and company name used anytime headshot station is mentioned or marketed
Student Check-In Computer Sponsor - $500 (4 available)
- Logo and booth number displayed on one of four computers students use to check in
- December 4 at noon - Career Fair opens
- December 20 - Career Fair Booth assignments sent out
- January 13 - Payment deadline
- January 17 - Cancellation deadline for a full refund
- January 31 - Cancellation deadline for a 50% refund
- February 5 - Resume books sent out
- February 14- Deadline to add representative names into Handshake for a pre-made nametag
Send all items to Hollins Exposition Services using the format below:
TO: (Your Firm’s Name and Booth Number)
FOR: VT Construction Career Fair
C/O: HOLLINS EXPOSITION SERVICES
7615 Williamson Road NW
Roanoke, Virginia 24019
Myers-Lawson School of Construction is not responsible for any lost or delayed shipping. If you have a question about shipping your materials please contact 540-362-3940 or service@hollins-expo.com.
We have blocked several hotels for you to use during your time at Virginia Tech. You can use the links below to choose your preferred option.
Hyatt Reservation Line - 540-552-7500
Group Name - Myers-Lawson Construction Career Fair
Residence Inn Reservation Line - 540-750-4400
Group Name - Myers-Lawson Construction Career Fair
Interview spaces on campus are determined by booth location. All gold and silver-level registrations are guaranteed one room at the Smith Career Center or in a Myers-Lawson School of Construction-run building. Bronze-level registrations are given an interview space based on availability. All other registration levels are not provided with an interview room. We can recommend the following spaces across campus and Blacksburg for companies to utilize. All spaces are on a first-come, first-served basis.
On Campus
- Litton Reaves - Student Lounge
- Goodwin Hall - Au Bon Pain Cafe
- New Classroom Building - Mini Conference Rooms
- Newman Library - ExpressOasis Cafe
Off Campus
Hollins Exposition Services is responsible for setting up all booths. Your booth location is equipped with a table, tablecloth, two chairs, and a power strip. The exact specifications of your booth are based on your assignment. Email service@hollins-expo.com with your booth number for the size and specifications of your spaces.
During the career fair, there are designated break areas for employers on the first floor in the Alumni Center and on the second floor at the end of the hallway. We provide breakfast, lunch, drinks, and snacks throughout the day.
We recommend parking at the Inn at Virginia Tech. However, if spots are full, please avoid parking on the grass and curbs.
If you choose to park elsewhere on campus, Virginia Tech has partnered with ParkMobile to provide a convenient, contactless electronic payment option. ParkMobile can be used in any parking meter, campus parking space, or lot that has standard F/S, C/G, or R parking.
Parking costs incurred will not be reimbursed by the career fair.
If you have additional questions about the event, we encourage you to look at our Handshake page or email Kacy Robinson, our Events Specialist.
