Don't lose sleep over your post-graduation plans, Gators. If you are a Marilyn Davies College of Business (MDCOB) student, make plans to attend the Spring 2025 Davies Business All Majors Career and Internship Fair from 12-3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28. Whether you are seeking an internship to give your resume that extra "oomph" or looking to get your foot in the door with the company of your dreams, you won't want to miss the opportunity to share your elevator pitch with recruiters and hiring managers of Houston's top companies. Ready to make a lasting impression?

Brett Hobby, Director of MDCOB’s Business Career Center, has three tips for a successful career fair:  

1. Research Employers...and the positions they’re offering 

“Make a Top 10 list (or make several as this will allow you to make better use of your time). If there is a long line at one of your "top" employers, go to another booth first,” says Hobby. Students may log into their GatorHIRED account and navigate to the event under the "Events" tab.

Click here to get started. 

2. Prepare Your Elevator Pitch  

After you’ve researched employers, you are ready to craft your elevator pitch. As a rule of thumb, you want to keep it brief (30 seconds), professional, and unique to you. Your elevator pitch should answer three questions: Who are you? What do you do? What position are you looking for? Once you’ve crafted the perfect elevator pitch, set aside time to practice it aloud. When delivering your pitch, remember to smile, keep eye contact with the listener, and deliver your speech in a upbeat and confident manner. 

3. Dress Professionally  

Don’t underestimate the power of professional dress. Do you have a suit jacket or blazer hanging in your closet? A career fair or interview is the perfect time to show it off. If you don’t have access to a suit or professional dress, the best bet is to opt for conservative business casual attire (i.e. nice pants, dresses, and closed toe shoes). Make sure your clothes are lint and wrinkle free, in good condition, and tailored. Finally, keep your hair groomed, and if you wear makeup, keep it natural. 

Click the link to register now!

Employers Attending the Spring 2025 Business Career Fair: 
  • Addison Group
  • Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
  • Amica Mutual Insurance
  • ArcBest
  • Cactus Wellhead
  • Corebridge Financial
  • Enterprise Mobility
  • Expeditors International
  • Fastenal Company
  • Fort Bend County
  • GEICO
  • Graduate Programs - UHD MDCOB
  • Gulf Winds International
  • Heartland Security Insurance Group
  • Katoen Natie
  • Leavitt Group Texas Select
  • Mutual of Omaha Advisors
  • Northwestern Mutual
  • Penske Truck Leasing
  • Prime Communications
  • Rand Group
  • Reynolds & Reynolds
  • Rise Association Managment Group
  • Sherwin Williams
  • State Farm Insurance
  • Thrivent Financial
  • United Rentals Fluid Solutions
  • Waffle House, Inc.
  • Walgreens