The job and internship fair connects Salukis with career opportunities and internships at numerous companies around the country. (Photo by Deangelo Handley)
January 27, 2025
Businesses can sign up now for SIU’s Feb. 18 Job and Internship Fair
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s spring 2025 Job and Internship Fair on Feb. 18 will connect Salukis with career and internship opportunities, and businesses are invited to register now.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Center Ballrooms.
All companies welcome
Any business that is interested in hiring SIU students for career positions or internships is welcome to participate. Register online at siu.joinhandshake.com. Organizers encourage businesses to register by Feb. 3. Find additional information, including pricing, on the job and internship fair webpage.
SIU campus departments, colleges, schools or units that are seeking interns can participate in the fair at no cost as well. They are also asked to register soon.
Organizers note that SIU is among the top 5% of the country’s higher education institutions for research and that Salukis are making an impact in the region and globally. The job fair, sponsored by the U.S. Army, usually brings more than 100 employers to campus and draws hundreds of SIU students. The fair helps businesses and university departments identify and hire qualified people for career positions and internships.
Student participation is free
Undergraduate and graduate SIU students from all majors can participate in the fair. Students can preregister and view a list of participating employers in Handshake. The Career Development Center also assists students by helping them prepare for interviews and write resumes and cover letters; they can arrange appointments through Handshake or by calling 618-453-2391. Professional clothing for the career fair and interviews can also be acquired there.
To get additional information about the event or answers to specific questions, contact the Career Development Center at careerdevelopment@siu.edu or 618-453-2391. Or visit careerdevelopment.siu.edu.