Fall Quarter Campus Recruiting Events

Preparing for an event


We will have recruiting events that are both virtual or in-person and are hosted on 12Twenty or Handshake. Business career events are free for Rady students and the dress code is business professional.

To sign up for events:

  • Review the event information: time, date, location, etc.
  • Research the companies that are registered to attend and any opportunities they have posted.
  • Register for events that align with your career goals.
  • If attending an in-person recruiting event, bring printed copies of your resume to share with employers and wear your Rady nametag.
  • If attending a virtual recruiting event, sign up for individual one-on-one time slots with companies.

Resources:

Career Event Success Checklist – Preparation for career events is the key to success. Use this checklist to make sure you are prepared to put your best foot forward at any career event.

Dress for Success – Make your first impression count! When attending an event, plan your outfit based on meeting type and company.

What’s Upcoming


There are several company events coming up this Fall quarter! Click the session name below to learn more and register. Please keep in mind that some events may have program requirements.

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

Date: October 9th, 10am – 4pm
Location: Liontree Arena
Registration: Click here to register on Handshake

About the Event:

Please join us on Thursday, October 9th from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm for the UC San Diego Fall Career Fair. This event will be at the Liontree Arena with doors opening at 10:00 am and closing at 4:00 pm

REGISTRATION DETAILS

  • The career fairs are open to UC San Diego students and alumni only.
  • In order to gain admittance to the fair, students MUST register through Handshake AND bring their student ID the day of the fair.

The student entrance is located on 2nd level of Liontree Arena near the ticket booths.  We encourage students/alumni not to bring bags or backpacks.  All items must be with a student/alumni at all times. 

Due to the popularity of this event, we have implemented arrival times to ensure a positive experience for all attendees.

The Career Fair will be divided into 4 arrival times. Please sign up for one time and arrive at the student registration table at that time to check in. 

Arrival Time 1: 10:00 am – For Alumni, Postdoc, and Graduate Student ONLY
Arrival Time 2: 10:30 am – All Students & Alumni Welcome
Arrival Time 3: 12:30 pm – All Students & Alumni Welcome
Arrival Time 4: 2:30 pm – All Students & Alumni Welcome

If these times do not work, please select the closest one that matches your preferred arrival time. 

Date: October 15th, 3pm – 7pm
Location: Virtual
Registration: Click here to register on Handshake

About the Event:

Welcome to the 2025 VIRTUAL FALL Career Fair!

Wednesday, October 15th – 3pm to 7pm | Handshake Virtual Platform

We are excited to present our career fairs. Whether you’re looking to secure an internship, full- or part-time position, or network with employers, this opportunity can help you take that next step.

Register today to engage with leading employers!

During the Virtual Career Fair Series, employers will be able to host two types of sessions to interact with students.

  • Group Sessions: 30 minutes each; multiple students can attend
  • 1:1 Sessions: 10 minutes each; one student and one employer representative can attend

In order to prepare yourself for the virtual fair and all it has to offer, please visit Handshake’s Guide to Attending a Virtual Fair. This resource will provide valuable information on how to register for sessions, how to prepare for the fair, and how to participate virtually when the time arrives.

In order to register for 1:1 and group sessions, employers’ sessions need to be available. Please be sure to check the event page often as employers can create and add their sessions at any time.

There is a Virtual Career Fair Student FAQ attached to the bottom of the welcome page under “Documents” for your reference, should you need additional help. If, after reviewing the information provided in the guide, you still have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at hireucsd@ucsd.edu.

Date: October 23rd, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: UCSD’s Great Hall
Target audience: Rady graduate students targeting financial careers
Registration: Click here to register on 12twenty

About the Event:

Connect with employers interested in meeting talented students from Rady’s graduate programs. Interact with finance professionals and recruiters to expand your professional network. It’s your chance to learn more about trends in the industry, finance career paths, internship and full-time opportunities, and the recruitment process.

Attending Employers:

  • Brandes Investment Partners – Future recruiting for later roles (Permanent US Work Authorization) | Explore careers 
  • CFA Society of San Diego – Attending to support student career growth and networking
  • Equity Methods – Actively recruiting for open roles (All Work Authorizations) | Explore open roles
  • Goosehead Insurance – Actively recruiting for MBA Development Associate (Permanent US Work Authorization) | Explore all roles 
  • Intuit (Finance) – Alumni attending to support student career growth and networking (All Work Authorizations) | Explore careers
  • JP Morgan Private Bank – Actively recruiting for open roles (Permanent US Work Authorization) | Explore all roles
  • Kyocera Venture Fund – Actively recruiting for Venture Capital Internship (Permanent US Work Authorization)
  • LPL Financial – Alumni attending to support student career growth and networking (All Work Authorizations) | Explore careers
  • Merrill Lynch – Alumni attending to support student career growth and networking (All Work Authorizations) | Explore careers
  • MSG Hospitality Group – Future recruiting for later roles (Permanent US Work Authorization) | Learn more
  • Prudential – Actively recruiting for entry-level Financial Advisor (Permanent US Work Authorization) | Explore all roles
  • Soapy Joe’s Car Wash (Finance) – Future recruiting for later roles (Permanent US Work Authorization)
  • San Diego County Regional Airport Authority – Actively recruiting for Financial Analyst I (Temporary), Accountant (Temporary), -> Apply ASAP! Deadline: Friday, October 17, 3pm | Recruiting for Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Permanent US Work Authorization) | Explore careers
  • University Credit Union – Actively recruiting for Brand Ambassador (Permanent US Work Authorization) | Explore all roles
    Check 12Twenty weekly for more employers and recruiting details as registrations are added.

Date: Friday, November 7th, 9am – 12pm
Location: Virtual via the CareerFair+ platform
Target audience: Rady MBA students
Registration: 12Twenty AND CareerFair+ platform

About the Event:

Looking to expand your network and explore career opportunities across industries and functions? Join the UC Collab Virtual Career Fair, an exclusive recrLooking to expand your network and explore career opportunities across industries and functions? Join the 3rd Annual UC Collab Virtual Career Fair, an exclusive recruiting event bringing together MBA students from UC Davis (Graduate School of Management), UC Irvine (Merage School of Business), UCLA (Anderson), UC Riverside (School of Business), and UC San Diego (Rady School of Management), along with top employers seeking graduate-level talent.

  • Engage with employers across industries in live chats and video sessions
  • Learn about internship and full-time roles for MBA students
  • Gain insights into company culture, values, and career paths
  • Build meaningful connections beyond your campus network

Who Should Attend:
MBA students exploring career opportunities, preparing for summer internships, or seeking post-MBA roles.

Why Attend:
Whether you’re targeting specific industries or broadening your search, the UC Collab Fair is a chance to connect with recruiters in one streamlined virtual platform, without leaving your desk.

Don’t miss this opportunity to maximize your reach and take the next step in your MBA career journey.


How to Register:
Students are required to register on 12Twenty and the CareerFair+ platform: 

  1. Register first on 12twenty with your approved resume
  2. After registering here, you’ll navigate to the CareerFair+ platform to set up your account. Instructions on how to do so are below:
    1. Visit https://app.careerfairplus.com/login
    2. Choose ‘Sign Up’, then ‘Student or Candidate’
      1. You must use your UCSD email address to register to access the event
    3. Complete your profile as instructed
  3. On Wednesday, October 22nd at 9:00 AM, the employers’ schedules will be open to book 1:1s and/or info sessions. After this time, you can navigate back to the CareerFair+ app or site and search “Fall 2025 UC Collaborative Virtual Career Fair”
    1. Once you’ve booked meetings you can find those at https://app.careerfairplus.com/my-fairs
    2. Employers will typically offer 15 min 1:1 or 30 min multi-student info sessions 

Participating employers are exclusively seeking MBA students to fill current or summer 2026 openings, including internships, part time and/or full-time roles. You can find the list of registered employers on the employers tab or in the CareerFair+ app. Check back here or on the site routinely as more employers get added.