The Career Development Center
Career Events
Fall 2026 Career Fairs (scroll down for Events and Workshops)
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|
| September 3 | MTSU | Meet the Firms – Accounting Majors Only 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Student Union Ballroom |
| September 24 | The BIG Career Fair 2026 – ALL MAJORS 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Campus Recreation Center |
| September 30 | Concrete & Construction Networking Event 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Student Union Ballroom |
| October 1 | Mechatronics Engineering & Engineering Technology Fair 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Applied Engineering Building |
| October 6 | Scott Borchetta College of Media and Entertainment Career & Internship Fair 9:00 am – 2:00 pm BRAGG building lobby |
| October 6 | Music City Health Professions Program Expo 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Belmont University | Nashville, Tennessee |
| October 8 | Risk Management & Insurance Career Fair 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Business and Aerospace Building |
| October 13 | Educator Recruitment Fair *For Residency II Students Only 9:00 am – 11:00 am College of Education Building / Rec-Center / Ballroom |
| November 16 & 17 | Nursing Career Fair Nov 16 (1st,2nd, & 3rd semester nursing students)- 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Nov 17 (4th & 5th semester nursing students)- 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Cason-Kennedy Nursing Building |
Fall 2026 Events and Workshops
| Date | Event | Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, August 25 | Meet Murfreesboro 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Student Union Commons | Local businesses will come together to showcase the best of what Murfreesboro has to offer. Explore exciting opportunities and discover what’s available right here in our community. Stop by anytime between 12:00-4:00pm! Hosted by New Student and Family Programs. |
| Thursday, September 10 | Building Your Professional Outline Presence & Network 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Zoom link available on Handshake | Join us for a 1-hour workshop on how to use LinkedIn for job searching and networking & build your scholarly identity with ORCID. Presented by the Career Development Center and Walker Library faculty. |
| Wednesday, September 16 | Researching Companies in Your Industry 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Zoom link available on Handshake | Join us for a 1-hour workshop on how to find companies in your industry, use research tools to discover information about those companies, and utilize Handshake for job and internship searching. Presented by the Career Development Center and Walker Library faculty. |
| Thursday, September 17 | Career Fair Ready! Workshop 9:40 am – 11:05 am Keathley University Center (KUC) 324 | A fun and fast 85-minute workshop to help students get ready for The Big Career Fair! Students will learn to formulate and deliver an elevator pitch, get their resume reviewed, and have a professional headshot taken after visiting the Career Closet! Presented by the Career Development Center and Communication Studies Dept. |
| Tuesday, September 22 | Career Fair Crash Course: Lock in to prepare for a Career Fair 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Zoom link available on Handshake | Know what to expect and what to prepare, so you can show up to any fair with less anxiety and more confidence. Hosted by the Career Development Center. |
| Thursday, September 24 | The BIG Career Fair 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Recreation Center | Come to the largest career fair of the year where you can meet with employers from all industries to learn about full and part-time job opportunities and internships. Open to all students. Hosted by the Career Development Center. |
| Thursday, October 15 | Pick with Purpose: Connecting Classes to Career Readiness 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Zoom link available on Handshake | Join us for a 30-minute workshop exploring how the NACE Career Competencies and MTSU’s True Blue Core and elective courses work together to prepare students for success in the classroom and the workforce. Presented by Dr. Denise Seyl from University College and Ayla Calvert from the Career Development Center. |
| Thursday, October 15 | Career Action Plan 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm Academic Classroom Building (ACB) 104 | Explore and discover your interests, passions, and unique talents as well as identify the skills you need to develop for a successful future! Presented by Elisha Lawrence from the Career Development Center in collaboration with REBOUND. |
| Wednesday, October 21 | The Amazing (Career) Race! 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (anytime) Keathley University Center (KUC) 324 | Ready to level up your career skills? Join a team and race across campus, completing fun, interactive career challenges. Earn Career XP and Passport stamps as you compete for prizes and build the skills that will help you succeed in internships, jobs, and beyond. Hosted by the Career Development Center. Sponsored by Engage. |
| Tuesday, November 3 | Prep for Graduate School! 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Student Union 221 | Learn about the application process, how to search for programs, and what will make you competitive. Presented by Elisha Lawrence from the Career Development Center in partnership with the Undergraduate Research Center. |
| Tuesday, November 10 | Telling Your Story 9:40 am – 11:05am Keathley University Center (KUC) 324 | Identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities you have developed at MTSU, learn how the Engage ePortfolio prepares you for job applications and interviews, and practice your interview skills. Breakfast will be provided, and the career closet will be open! Presented by Engage and the Career Development Center. |
| Wednesday, November 11 | Job Searching 101 & the Recruiter’s Perspective 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Zoom link available on Handshake | Hear directly from the Career Development Center and local recruiters about how to strategically land that job. Presented by Jennie Bryan from the Career Development Center and guest employer partners. Career Development Center and guest employer partners. |
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