About the career fair
The HireUC Alumni Career Fair, in partnership with Hire Talent, is a hiring event organized for University of California (UC) alumni who are looking for early-and mid-level career opportunities. It offers a special chance for alumni to connect with employers from diverse fields and industries. UC alumni can attend the fair for free, but it’s important to register in advance to secure participation.
If you work for a company looking to connect with University of California alumni talent, please use the employer link to register for the event.
Register

Details
Thursday, August 24, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Club Sportiva, 521 Charcot Avenue, San Jose, CA 95131
Download a parking map for Club Sportiva.
Download the employer floor plan and roster.
Dress code: Business
Health and safety: Please do not attend if you feel unwell or have recently tested positive for COVID-19. Proof of being up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations or a recent negative COVID-19 test result (taken within 72 hours of the start of an event) are not required for indoor events. Masks, while not mandatory are strongly recommended by campus leadership and local public health officials regardless of an individual’s vaccination status.
Schedule
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. |
Keynote Workshop |
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11:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
Career Fair |
11:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
Professional Headshots |
11:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
UC Campus Networking Breaks |
11:00 a.m. |
UCOP Workshop, “Working with UC as a Supplier” |
12:00 p.m. |
UC Chicanx/Latinx Alumni Association presents “Becoming a Genuine Leader — Navigating as Latinx Professionals” |
Cancelled: UCOP Workshop, “Working at the University of California — Illuminating What’s Possible”. For more information please view the How to Land a Job at the University of California webinar.
Informational sessions and panels

Keynote Workshop by Laura Francis UC Davis alumna
Prepare for an exciting day of networking with employers by attending UC alumna Laura Francis’ keynote workshop. In this workshop, Laura will talk about important elements in networking and how to enhance your elevator pitch.

Working with UC as a Supplier
Are you an alumni-owned business? The University of California welcomes suppliers interested in doing business with us and strives to provide fair, open and efficient opportunities for all companies. Come learn more about how to become a UC supplier in this informational session hosted by Procurement Services at the UC Office of the President. Are you an alumni-owned business? This career fair will also include an informational session on how to become an official UC vendor.

UC Campus Networking Breaks
Looking to reconnect with your alma mater? Each campus alumni association will be hosting a break during the fair to give campus updates, alumni resources and a space for alumni to connect with each other.

UC Chicanx/Latinx Alumni Association presents — “Becoming a Genuine Leader — Navigating as Latinx Professionals"
Join us for a conversation by Chicanx/Latinx alumni who will share their professional pathways within and outside the UC system that helped them to become genuine leaders. The UC alumni panel will engage in storytelling, sharing resources and networks that have transformed their lives and changed the institutions and organizations they have worked for.
Need a break?
Connect with your campus during the Campus Networking break.
11:30 - 12:00 p.m. |
UC Santa Cruz (Bar room) |
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12:00 - 12:30 p.m. |
UC San Diego (Bar room) |
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. |
UC Los Angeles (Bar room) |
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. |
UC San Francisco (Bar room) |
1:30 - 2:00 p.m. |
UC Berkeley (Bar room) |
Resources for Job Seekers: A UC Alumni Career Digital Library
Get ready for the event with these great webinars hosted by fellow UC alumni! Explore a digital library of resources from your Alumni Career Network and our 10 campus alumni associations.
For questions, please contact mayra.marquez@ucop.edu.
UC Career Webinar
Career Design + Crafting a Stand-out Resume
Tips for Career Fair Success + Effective Networking Strategies
UC Berkeley Alumni Association
Informational Interviewing for Career Exploration
UC Davis Alumni Association
UC Irvine Alumni Association
UCLA Alumni Association
UC Merced Alumni Association
UC Riverside Alumni Association
Career Coach Workshop - Maximize your LinkedIn
UC San Diego Alumni Association
Designing Your Career and Life | UC San Diego Career Podcast
UC San Diego Career Center | YouTube
UC Santa Barbara Alumni Association
UC Santa Cruz Alumni Association
UC San Francisco Alumni Association