The Hiring Summit Series is designed to connect students looking for full-time job and internship opportunities with recruiters who are looking to hire a diverse slate of candidates.
2026 Hiring Summit is Open
Register via Bullseye powered by Handshake
Three Summit. One Goal.
Each Hiring Summit focuses on a specific industry, creating a space to explore career paths, share insights, and make meaningful connections.
For students, it’s a chance to discover what’s possible, talk one-on-one with employers, and see how your skills translate to the real world. For employers, it’s direct access to curious, motivated UB talent ready to learn, contribute, and build what’s next. 🤝✨
Don't miss your chance to meet recruiters looking to hire candidates like you with different skills and backgrounds to fill their jobs and internships.
Hiring Summit: Engineering
🗓️ Thursday, February 26, 2026
🕒 12-3 p.m. | 📍 Davis Hall Atrium
⚙ Design solutions. Engineer what’s next. ️
Hiring Summit: Arts, Advocacy + Impact
🗓️ Monday, March 2, 2026
🕒 12-3 p.m. | 📍 Center for the Arts Atrium
🎨 Bring your curiosity. Leave inspired.
Hiring Summit: Health
🗓️ Wednesday, April 8, 2026
🕒 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | 📍 Harriman Hall Ballroom
💙 Innovate for wellness
This is your moment. The below ✔️checklist✔️ will help you maximize your opportunity before, during, and after the Hiring Summits!
1. Bookmark - Be sure to bookmark the fair to stay up-to-date and be ready when registration opens!
2. Register for Hiring Summit prep events:
- Making the Most of the Hiring Summit Skillshop - February 17, 4-5 p.m.; Student Union 330
- Making the Most of the Hiring Summit Skillshop - February 20, 4-5 p.m.; Virtual
3. Recharge your resume. Get your resume reviewed 24/7 using ResumeAI on Big Interview and add it to your Bullseye powered by Handshake profile.
4. Be ready to talk about yourself. Practice pitching your career interests and your experiences using Big Interview.
5. Plan Your Outfit. You don’t need to wear a suit but dress professionally.
6. Download the Handshake mobile app to easily check into employer booths at the fair.
7. Dress to impress: Make a good first impression and show that you mean business!
8. Practice active listening: Smile, maintain eye contact, and nod occasionally while listening. and Aask questions when necessarythat you’re curious about
9. Check into employer booths: Show the employer you’re interested by scanning the QR code at respective booth. After the fair, you can to access a list of the employers that you checked in with.
10. Interviewing after? Register for one of our Interviewing in 30 Minutes skillshops below:
- Interviewing in 30 Minutes -April 1, 4-4:30 p.m.; Student Union 330
- Interviewing in 30 Minutes - April 9, 4-4:30 p.m.; Virtual
11. Follow-up. Send each recruiter you’ve met with a nice thank you email.