Gies Business Career Fair
Join us at the 2026 Gies College of Business In‑Person and Virtual Career Fairs
This is your one‑stop shop for accessing exceptional talent at the University of Illinois. While hosted by Gies Business, this fair is open to students from all majors, giving your organization the opportunity to connect with a diverse pipeline of candidates who bring strengths in business, technology, analytics, communications, design, and more.
Career Fair Highlights
Connect. Recruit. Hire.
Whether you're hiring for internships, full-time roles, leadership development programs, or specialized positions, the career fair streamlines your recruiting by bringing a broad range of skilled, career-ready students together under one roof—along with strong early-talent visibility, including access to a high turnout of first-year students ideal for early identification and pipeline development.
Engage with motivated talent, strengthen your brand presence on campus, and fill multiple hiring needs in a single high-impact day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I ship my materials directly to the iHotel?
No. Employers should not ship any materials directly to the iHotel. All career fair shipments must be handled through our approved decorator, BestExpo.
How do I ship materials to the fair using BestExpo?
BestExpo provides inbound and outbound shipping, material handling, and booth services. Employers should consult BestExpo’s service kit for details on shipping deadlines, material handling costs, payment instructions, and warehouse vs. show-site options.
Is Wi-Fi available?
Yes. Employers may connect to IllinoisNet_Guest.
Where can I park?
Employer parking is located in the Illinois Conference Center main lot off St. Mary’s Road.
Questions?
Contact us at (217) 333 – 2840 or hirebusiness@illinois.edu.