Health Professions Career Fair
The Virtual Health Professions Career Fair is open to all Drexel undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni looking to network with prospective employers for future co-op and full-time employment opportunities.
Virtual Health Professions Career Fair
Tuesday, February 27 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET
Hosted in collaboration with Drexel's College of Nursing & Health Professions, employers recruiting for positions in nursing, health sciences, culinary arts, hospitality, nutrition, health administration, and behavioral health are encouraged to attend.
Student Information and Registration
The Career Fair will be hosted on the Handshake virtual fair platform. This means you won't have to stand in any lines, but a little preparation will ensure you can maximize your experience at this virtual event.
Please watch this five-minute video on Virtual Career Fairs at Handshake for an overview of how this works in Handshake. You will be able to register through Handshake, build your schedule for one-on-ones with companies your are particularly interested in, and sign up for group sessions to learn more.
Participating Organizations
A list of participating organizations is available in Handshake on the events page when you register for the Virtual Career Fair. Updated employer details will be available as employers register.
Prepare for the Career Fair
- Complete your profile in Handshake.
- Upload an updated résumé to Handshake.
- Register for the Virtual Career Fair in Handshake.
- Attend a Career Fair Preparation Workshop.
- Sign up for 30-minute group sessions or 10-minute one-on-ones with employers in advance to build your schedule for the day.
For more information, please contact your co-op advisor.
Employer Information
Employers must register for the Virtual Career Fair through Handshake and will receive a confirmation email after their registration is approved, along with an invoice.
Employer Registration
Virtual Fair Format
Employers will be able to engage with students and alumni during this Virtual Career Fair hosted on Handshake through:
- Video, audio, and chat communication with students.
- Group meetings with up to fifty students.
- One-on-one student meetings scheduled in advance or after a group session.
- Sharing company culture and messaging students ahead of time.
Up to 100 representatives per organization can attend, and each representative will be able to create their own customized schedule. Employers must create their schedules before February 12, 2024, when student registration opens. See the cancellation and refund policy below for more information. This Handshake help article on How to Set a Schedule for a Virtual Fair can help guide you through the process.
Registration Fees
- Corporate: $200
- Non-Profit/Government: $100
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellations will be accepted if notification is sent via email by February 12, 2024 to Assistant Director of Employer Engagement Jillian Clark at jc4498@drexel.edu, and a full refund will be provided.
Please note: Employers that fail to create a schedule by February 12, 2024, when student registration opens, are at a disadvantage as this results in less student sign-ups for the organization. Employers without a schedule created by February 12, 2024 at 5 p.m. ET will have their registration declined with the expectation of 50% payment and will not be permitted to participate in the event.
Campus Safety Policies
We hold the safety and security of all Drexel community members, including our visiting guests, as our highest priority. Before visiting campus, we ask that all guests review our Security Guidelines to better understand the University policies and protections put in place to protect all Dragons.