Connecting Students with Employers and Graduate Programs
How will you use your GC degree? Let us show you! Students at Georgia College have the opportunity to meet employers and graduate programs at over 15 career fairs held right on campus. This resource is unique for a university our size, and through the Career Planning Milestones, students begin preparing for these professional interactions from day one of their college experience. Employers can expect to meet well-prepared students with a depth of knowledge in their major and a breath of knowledge developed through internships, campus leadership, volunteerism, and other transformational experiences unique to the Georgia College Experience.
To register for career fairs and networking events, students and employers should visit Handshake. For the Fall 2019 season, registration for fairs will be available by July 1.
Employers and graduate/professional school programs are welcome to reach out to us with questions about the registration process.
| Date | Career Fair | Location & Time | Event Details | Info and Registration |
| Aug. 21 | Part-time Job Fair | Atkinson Hall Front Porch, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Local employers hiring part-time employees are invited to meet new and returning students during GC's first week of classes. Free event with space for up to 25 on and off-campus employers. | |
| Sept. 4 | Senior Picnic | Student Activity Center - Magnolia Ballroom; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Employers and graduate programs are invited to sponsor and attend this annual event that helps kick-off the senior year career search. A variety of sponsorship options are available to highlight your organization throughout the year as well as at this specific event. | |
| Sept. 6 | Accounting Career Fair | Student Activity Center - Magnolia Ballroom; 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Annual event hosted by the Department of Accounting in the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business. | |
| Oct. 2 | Fall All Industry Career& Internship Expo | Student Activity Center - Magnolia Ballroom; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Our annual Career & Internship Expo brings students in the College of Business and the College of Arts & Sciences together to network with employers of all industries. Employers who have multiple positions to fill across functional areas and disciplines should attend this event. This event provides students with an opportunity to apply academic knowledge and transferable skills to a wide range of jobs and internships within an industry. | |
| Oct. 7 | Fall Nursing & Health Career Expo | Health Sciences Building, 3rd Floor Movement Lab; 3 - 6 p.m. |
GC's primary recruiting event for nursing students and health majors will be offered for the first in the fall. This event includes a late afternoon lunch/early dinner and networking for students and employers prior to the nursing cohort seminar course. Employers can expect to interact with juniors as well as December and May graduating classes. |
Info for Students Employer Registration |
| Oct. 9 | Graduate & Professional School Admissions Fair | Student Activity Center - Magnolia Ballroom; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
This annual event connects graduate and professional school programs with over 200 students across a variety of disciplines. Space fills quickly so register early to guarantee your spot. | |
Jan. 31 |
Teacher Recruitment and Mock Interview Day | Wellness & Recreation Center Intramural Court Career Fair: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Mock Interviews: 1 - 3 p.m. |
An annual event for graduating teaching candidates in Early Childhood, Middle Grades, Secondary, and Special Education. 50+ school systems and over 100 students participate. Optional mock interviews follow the event. |
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| Jan. 31 | Accounting Summer Leadership Recruitment Event | Library Museum Education Rm. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Accounting firms with summer leadership development programs are invited to talk with accounting students. |
Info for Students Employer Registration |
Feb. 12 |
IT Career Fair |
Magnolia Ballroom 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Hosted by the IS/CS Department in the College of Business, this event connects employers with students for internships and full-time jobs in the Information Systems and Computer Science disciplines. All COB students are welcome to attend. | |
| Feb. 19 | Summer Camp Job Fair | Donahoo Lounge 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Details coming soon. | |
| Mar. 3 | Non-Profit & Government Career Fair | Donahoo Lounge 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
This event kicks off our Career & Internship Expo Week. With a focus on employers in the non-profit and government sectors, this event will connect students and employers for internships and full-time jobs. Opportunities are available for all majors. | |
| Mar. 3 | Science, Math & Engineering Industry Night |
Donahoo Lounge |
This new event includes a traditional career fair networking format as well as a panel discussion on careers in the science, math, and engineering fields. Students will expand their understanding of career options in these fields while also connecting with related employers who hire for jobs and internships. | Info for Students Employer Registration |
| Mar. 4 | All Industry Career & Internship Expo | Magnolia Ballroom 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Our annual Career & Internship Expo brings students in the College of Business and the College of Arts & Sciences together to network with employers of all industries. Employers who have multiple positions to fill across functional areas and disciplines should attend this event. This event provides students with an opportunity to apply academic knowledge and transferable skills to a wide range of jobs and internships within an industry. | |
| Mar. 5 | Media & Communication Interview Day |
Magnolia Ballroom |
As the final event of our Career & Internship Expo Week, this event provides students with an interest in creative and communication careers to meet individually with employers for job and internship interviews. Ideal for marketing, mass communication, English, art, creative writing, and other liberal arts majors focused on creative industries. To participate, students must sign-up for interviews for specific companies on Handshake in January. |
Info for Students Employer Registration |
| Mar. 12 | Nursing & Health Career Expo | Health Sciences - 3rd Floor Gym 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
GC's primary recruiting event for Health Science majors includes lunch and networking for students and employers. | |
| April 14 | Statewide Career Fair | Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta | As the last professional career fair of the academic year, this event is perfect for anyone who is still searching for jobs and internships prior to graduation and summer vacation. Over 100 employers attend this annual event hosted by the Georgia Association of Colleges and Employers. Employers can meet students from over 40 colleges and universities in Georgia. | Info for Students and Employers |