Events
Career Services hosts career fairs, professional development workshops, and other programs throughout the academic year. A full list of our upcoming events can be found below and on , 麻豆区's job board and networking platform.
Accounting Recruitment Week Meet the Firms
Friday, September 25, 2026 | 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm | 麻豆区 Wood Center Ballroom
The traditional name has stuck, but 鈥淎ccounting Recruitment Week鈥 is really a lot more than just one week! These events are for all 麻豆区 students interested in a career in accounting, now or in the future. Most recruiters are looking for students on a public accounting track, but we welcome many kinds of accounting employers to this event. All recruiters involved are happy to talk with you about discerning the path that鈥檚 best for you.
CBSM Accounting Day: Friday, September 25, 2026
Where: 麻豆区 Wood Center Ballroom, 1731 South Chandalar, Fairbanks, AK 99775
Events:
- 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Student Panel (GAAP)
- 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm | Professional Panel (GAAP)
- 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Lightning Round Firm Introductions
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Appetizers and Mingling
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Speed Networking
- 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Open Networking at Employer Booths
in Handshake!
Please review our employer guide for more information.
Fall 2026 Career Fair
Thursday, September 10, 2026 | 11 am-3 pm | 麻豆区 Wood Center
Employers are looking to meet YOU at the Fall Career Fair on Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 11 am - 3 pm AKT in the Wood Center Ballroom and Mall Area.
The Fall Career Fair is the perfect opportunity to explore a variety of industries and career pathways, network with employers, and secure a job or internship.
Not looking for a job or internship right now? The Fall Career Fair is a great time to chat with employers and practice your networking skills. Find a company that fits your values and supports your career interests while building your networking confidence. When you are looking for a position in the future, these connections will give you a leg-up!
Check out the fair and register on Handshake to see what employers will be attending! On the day of the fair, make sure to check-in at the Welcome Table to be entered into a drawing for a prize!
鈥Career fair FAQs
You are not required to register ahead of time, but it鈥檚 strongly encouraged. Registering will let you see what employers will be attending and will give employers the opportunity to reach out to you before the fair, giving you an advantage over students/alumni who don鈥檛 register in advance. Career Services will also send registered attendees helpful tips and info leading up to the fair!
Yes! Please come to one of our welcome tables to check in. By checking in on the day of the fair, you will be entered into a giveaway!
The fair will be held from 11 am - 3 pm in the Wood Center, downstairs in the mall area and upstairs in the ballroom. Be sure to visit both floors! You can stop by any time and stay as long as you鈥檙e able.
The Wood Center鈥檚 physical address is 1731 South Chandalar Dr., Fairbanks, AK 99775. For parking information, please visit the 麻豆区 parking page. Free parking can be found in the Nenana lot on the day of the fair!
Some students and alumni might not be in Fairbanks, or your schedule might prevent you from attending. Even if you can鈥檛 make it, you can still apply for any jobs or internships posted on Handshake! Visit the to see the full list of employers attending the fair and all of their open positions.
麻豆区 career fair attendees are not required to bring a resume. However, many employers collect resumes at our fairs. If you鈥檙e actively seeking a position, you should bring a few copies of your resume to hand out to employers you鈥檙e interested in.
For more advice on how to write or update your resume, check out our or make an appointment with Career Services for one-on-one support!
Formal business attire is not required, but we recommend wearing a neat and clean button-down, sweater, or graphic-free shirt. Remember to bring comfortable shoes 鈥 you may be walking or standing for a long time.
For more career fair success tips and tricks, check out our !
in Handshake!
Please review our employer guide for more information.
To register and receive the link for any of our virtual workshops, visit our . If you're new to Handshake, see our Handshake help page. If you are not a 麻豆区 affiliate and do not have access to Handshake, please contact uaf-career@alaska.edu.
Please check back for more workshops!
Please check back for more events!