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Recruiting at Charlotte

Career Fairs + Networking Events

At UNC Charlotte, we offer a range of opportunities to help employers recruit top talent. Our Employer Engagement team is available to consult with you to build an engagement plan that connects you with the talent you need. From career fairs and networking events, to class projects, industry-focused virtual meet ups, and immersion day experiences, we offer a menu of services that can be tailored into a Charlotte-specific recruitment strategy that aligns with your goals. 

Get started by emailing recruit@charlotte.edu and our team will connect you with an Industry Specialist. In order to build a comprehensive brand on campus, it is important to be a part of large-scale events that attract many Charlotte students. Career fairs give organizations the opportunity to directly recruit candidates. Fairs are the largest events we hold each year, drawing thousands of candidates. 

2025-26 Career Fair + Networking Dates 

  • Niner Networking Mixer 2025 - September 3
  • STEM Fair - September 11
  • Fall Career & Internship Fair - September 12
  • BISOM Networking Night 2025 - September 22
  • Part-time Job Fairs- October 1 and March 4
  • Employer Connection Dinner - March 24
  • Education Career Fair - March 27

Targeted and Curated Recruitment Strategies

There are times where you just need to reach a targeted candidate pool or have a "one-off" recruitment need. Or, your interests are not in University-wide branding, but rather specific niches.These are avenues we have available to help you reach the talent you need.

Hire-A-Niner: our data shows that more than 70% of current students engage with our system which means posting your key positions will be seen by a wide audience. Include the pay rate and a strong job description and detailed information about your company and its vision and mission to help candidates understand how their skills, interests, and values intersect with your organization. We do not allow postings of unpaid opportunities.

  • System allows you to direct students to your hiring portal
  • Allows us to analyze the viewing and interaction rates for your positions to better help you manage your recruitment plans each semester and tweak branding plans as needed.

Pro Tip: Make sure your Employer Profile is updated in Hire-A-Niner and include videos, if available. 

There are two ways to obtain resumes from the Resume Books in our system. These books are "opt-in" selections for our students and alumni, providing us their permission to send out their resume.

  • General Resume Books - employers can send us a job/internship description they are interested in getting potential candidate resumes.  It is important to provide details on specific skills and experience you hope candidates can demonstrate.
     
  • Company Resume Book - employers can request we develop a Book specific to a function, hiring program, or for general interest in all career paths.  Our office will make this Book available to students for a period of time and refer all interested candidate resumes to the employer at the conclusion.

Note: Resume Books may not be useful for every opportunity or organization.  Check with your Industry Specialist to craft a strategy that works best for your talent needs.  Email us at recruit@charlotte.edu to get started.

Because our students pay attention to emails and Hire-A-Niner, we are able to take positions you have available and have posted in Hire-A-Niner and "push them out" through our various channels to provide extra visibility. What we need:

  • Job position number from Hire-A-Niner; 
  • Any deadlines or special instructions; and
  • Any marketing collateral to support, if applicable. 

We will push your opportunity through Hire-A-Niner, to specific faculty as relevant and through our social media as appropriate. Talk to your Industry Specialist to get started or email recruit@charlotte.edu if you have questions.

A recruiting table is a great way to build your brand at UNC Charlotte, while you promote and recruit to fill opportunities at your organization. To reserve your preferred date(s), please do so through your Hire-A-Niner account. Here are some of the spaces on campus available:

  • Cato School of Education
  • Belk College of Business
  • Career Center
  • Student Union

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On-Campus Recruiting (OCR) is an effective way to create a strong presence on campus, while interviewing top UNC Charlotte candidates. Our team can manage your schedule through a “preselect” scheduling option or you can manage your own schedule through a “room reservation only” scheduling option. To reserve your preferred date(s), please do so through your Hire-A-Niner account.

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If you would like to host an information session, we strongly suggest that you have positions posted in Hire-A-Niner and do virtually, unless your organization has a "household name." Requests for information sessions can be made through your Hire-A-Niner account. 

Pro Tip: Attendance at Information Sessions is greater when employers have internship and job opportunities posted in Hire-A-Niner.

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Industry-Focused Meet Ups

These 30-45 minute employer-led and industry-focused virtual sessions typically consist of 15-20 minutes of content on a topic from your industry, 10 minutes about your organization, and 10-15 minutes of Q+A. 

Intended for employers to use their expertise to engage students in a conversation, which will aid them in their professional or career development. Industry-Focused Meet Ups generally take place virtually Tuesday-Thursday at 12:15 p.m. or 4 p.m. These opportunities are full for Fall 2025. 

Pro Tip: Our meet up attendance is higher when employers have positions posted in Hire-A-Niner. 


 

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Professionals in Residence

Our Professionals in Residence program puts you directly in the Career Commons main lobby of the Career Center, 11 a.m. - 2.pm., where you will be our drop-in "resume expert" for the day. Provide industry and professional advice directly to students while building your brand with Charlotte students or to give back to Niner Nation as an alum! These opportunities are full for Fall 2025. 

Pro Tip: It's helpful to have more than one person from each organization so that breaks are covered. We have refreshments for employer participants including coffee, water, and snacks, as well as an Employer Lounge. 

 

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Alumni Takeover Month

Our annual Alumni Takeover Month takes place in November and offers alumni several ways to give back to UNC Charlotte. Opportunities include 20+ Career-Focused virtual meet ups, Professionals in Residence, and "A Day in a Life" virtual Meet Ups, where you can share an engaging glimpse of your day-to-day responsibilities and experiences in your career. 
 Sign up today

Link will bring you to the AMD week of events.
Career Community Weeks

Career Community Weeks 
Career Community Weeks provide employers with the opportunity to participate in industry-focused events including panels, meet ups, career treks, and more. Fall 2025 dates are listed below. 

  • Technology | Data | Analytics - September 15-19
  • Business | Financial Services | Logistics - September 22-26
  • Engineering | Manufacturing | Energy - October 13-17
  • Arts | Media | Design - October 20-24
  • Healthcare | Sciences | Research - October 27-31
  • Social Impact | Education | Nonprofit - November 3-7

Contact your Industry Specialist to find out how to get involved.