Employer Events

Promote your organization and career opportunities to students, and build your brand presence on campus by hosting an employer event. We invite you to view the list of event options and select the one that best aligns with your recruiting goals. If you have an event in mind that is not listed, please contact Lisa Trikofski, Assistant Director of Employer Engagement, at lisa.trikofski@sjsu.edu to create a customized event. 

To optimize student participation, employer events must be scheduled at least three weeks prior to the event date.

• Ask a Recruiter

  • During this interactive chat, students are able to "Ask a Recruiter" their most burning job and internship search questions. The recruiter will also have an opportunity to promote their opportunities to students. This interactive event is typically scheduled Tuesday - Thursday from 12-1pm via virtual or in-person. Fees: Virtual $100 or In-Person $200.

• Coffee Chat

  • Meet SJSU students in an informal setting to discuss the industry, organization, and promote current or anticipated opportunities. This event is intended for students to gain inside information about a field and learn about your organization and opportunities. This 90-minute event is scheduled Tuesday - Thursday from 12:30-2pm, virtual or in-person. Fees: Virtual $150 or $300 In-Person.

• Company Challenge

  • Share a past or current real world problem or create a challenge for students to solve. This event is a great way for SJSU students to get a hands-on understanding of your organization while practicing and demonstrating the transferable skills you seek. This 90-minute event is scheduled Tuesday - Thursday from 12:30-2pm, in-person. Fee: $300

• Employer Day

  • Connect with SJSU students through your own customized virtual career fair. Schedule your fair for three, four or five hours maximum, and bring an unlimited number of representatives to meet students interested in your career and internship opportunities. This event is a great way to recruit students while building your brand on campus. Fee: $200 per hour

• Employer Insights Series

  • This new series has become one of our most popular events for students. Featured employers share their insights on common career questions, lessons learned from their own career journey, and key tips to get hired at their organization. Format includes time for Q&A with student participants. This event is held on select Fridays virtually from 12-1pm. Please contact an employer engagement specialist for details. Fee: $100

• Student Organization Networking Event (DE&I event)

  • Meet with career-minded members from various professional and diversity-focused student organizations. The Career Center's Student Organization Partner Program (SOPP) connects recognized student organizations seeking professional development/mentoring, career education, and networking opportunities with employers dedicated to providing equitable and inclusive career pathways. Participating student organizations for SOPP. This event is offered twice a year in February and September. All interested employers should contact Patrick Harris at patrick.harris@sjsu.edu or call 408-924-6042.

• Employer Information Session/Tech Talk

  • Promote your organization and career opportunities to students and build your brand on campus by hosting an employer information session or tech talk. Meet and network with prospective SJSU candidates in an intimate setting to share information about your company, culture, and industry. This event is held Tuesday - Thursday from 12:30-2pm and 4:30-6pm. Fees: Virtual session $150 and on-site session $300.

Employer event fee includes: 

• A 60-90 minute, customized event
• Host to assist during the event
• Marketing and outreach to targeted students

If your company is new to recruiting at SJSU, employer events should not be your first and only on-campus event. Please contact an employer engagement specialist to discuss your on-campus recruiting strategy.

To schedule employer events related to job and/or internship opportunities for students, please complete and submit this online request form.

Cancellation Policy
There is a $50 cancellation fee if notice is received within two weeks of the event date and no refunds will be issued. 

• Our students want to learn about specific available positions in your company, so be prepared to discuss opportunities and answer questions.
• Be sure the positions you are promoting are posted on SJSU Handshake prior to your session as this is where our students will go to look for positions.
• Share information that students CANNOT find on the internet. They are interested in learning about what it is like to work at your company, opportunities for growth, resume tips, and what to expect in the interview.
• Our students find video, multi-media presentations, and in-depth talks on the company history or product development least important and least interesting. Instead, plan to talk about opportunities and the experience of working at your company.
• Expect that our students will come prepared with a copy of their resume and want to talk with you directly and ask questions.
• Most importantly, send positive, interactive, and friendly reps to meet and greet our students.

San José State University Career Center's services are limited to organizations that follow the Employer Expectations.