Career and Internship Fairs
Miami University’s career fairs connect students of all class years and majors to employers hiring for full-time and internship roles.
2026 Spring Calendar
Career fairs take place throughout the year to match hiring timelines. Check Handshake for up-to-date employer lists.
Architecture + Design Career and Internship Fair
Southwest Ohio/Northern Kentucky Education Fair
Tuesday, March 31 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Cintas Center at Xavier
Registration: Students | Employers
A collaboration between area universities, features teaching, psychology, social work, and counseling opportunities from 100+ school districts.
Get Career Fair Ready!
Craft a standout resume and sharpen your interviewing skills by attending pre-fair events.
Career Fair Pop-Up Shop
Polish your resume, perfect your elevator pitch, and print your Miami name badge. Also meet with employer and alumni guests.
- Dates: Feb. 16 to 20
- Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (3 p.m. Feb. 20)
- Location: Across from the Tech Support Lounge in Armstrong
Navigating the Career Fair
Learn how to maximize your time at the career fairs and make an impression on employers.
- Date: Feb. 17
- Time: 3 – 4 p.m.
- Location: 115 Shideler Hall
Practice Interviewing
Practice interviewing with a trained peer career coach. In-person and virtual mock interview sessions are available.
Resume Printing
We’ll print out up to 10 free resumes for you. Just fill out our Resume Printing Form! Within one business day, you can pick up your resumes at the Career Center.
Stand Out Online: Professional Headshot Booth
Update your Handshake and LinkedIn profiles with a new head shot from our Professional Headshot Booth. This FREE service is quick and easy to use. You’ll even receive your digital photos the same day.
Location and Hours
- The booth is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Career Center (45 Armstrong).
- Notice: The booth is not available when Miami is closed.
- The process only takes five to 10 minutes.
- You can apply filters, eliminate blemishes, whiten teeth, and more through the booth’s innovative, self-service design.
- If you anticipate or experience a disability-related barrier to using the booth, contact careercenter@MiamiOH.edu to schedule a headshot appointment.
Process and Delivery
- Drop by! No appointment is needed.
- If using your phone:
- Scan the QR Code and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Make sure your phone doesn’t lapse into “rest mode” or you will need to finish your photo session using the touch screen.
- You will be emailed your photos by no-reply@iris-booth.com. Create a free account, then log into the platform to download your headshots.
First Time at a Career Fair?
Don’t fear! We invite all first-year students and students who haven’t attended a career fair before to stop by our First-Year, First-Time Friendly Table.
Available at our career fairs in Millett Hall, you’ll learn what to expect from our staff and then set out on a self-guided tour. The tour includes:
- First-Year, First-Time Friendly Table
- Info Table
- Elevator Pitch Table
- Self-Guided Tour/Check-Out Table
Professional attire is not required unless you want to speak to employers. Check out the attending employers on Handshake because there are opportunities for first-year students!
Answering Student Questions on Career Fairs
Career Partner Spotlight
Medpace has partnered with us since 2023 and regularly hires RedHawks. A global clinical research organization, it serves the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries.
Explore Careers at MedpaceReneging on a Job or an Internship Offer
Accepting (verbally or in writing) an employment offer with an organization and subsequently declining the acceptance for another opportunity is called reneging. Reneging is considered unethical and unprofessional behavior and:
- Tarnishes the reputation of your fellow students in the eyes of prospective employers.
- Negatively impacts the university’s ability to attract employers to campus.
- Has potentially harmful consequences for your professional reputation going forward.
The Career Center does not condone accepting offers as a “backup plan” while you continue to search for something else. Reneging on an offer is counter to the university’s student code of conduct, which states in part, “We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct.”
A student who fails to withdraw from their search and continues to solicit another position, or reneges on a previously accepted position, may have their ability to participate in Career Center activities and services restricted until the issue is resolved. In addition, the student will be referred to their faculty advisor, department chair, and/or dean as appropriate.
Consider asking for an extension on the deadline for accepting the job offer. Career Center staff can help you with crafting the request for more time to consider offers. Employers may not grant the request, but it doesn’t hurt to ask. Reneging is potentially more damaging to your professional reputation and may lead to the new offer being rescinded if the second company finds out.
Remember, you don’t need to rush to say yes before you consider an offer fully. If you’re getting deadline pressure from the employer (or elsewhere), meet with Career Center staff to help you examine your options, including an extension, clarification of the role/expectations, salary, etc. Don’t accept an offer in haste without making an informed decision to commit to the employer and the role.
Again, ask for an extension with the first organization with the help of Career Center staff. If the company is unwilling to extend the deadline, or if you haven’t heard back from the other organization by the time the extended deadline is over, you’ll have to decide to accept the offer and end your job search or decline the offer and continue your job search.
Possibly yes. If you have other offers that have better compensation, position duty, or location you could explore negotiating with an employer on one or more of these factors. Bear in mind they may be unwilling or unable to accommodate you. Career Center staff can help you formulate a strategy.
Center for Career Exploration and Success
45 Armstrong Center
550 E. Spring Street
Oxford, OH 45056
