Career Fair
Information you need about the career fair
The fall CNRE career fair, meet and greet event, and interviews connect current students with employers seeking to fill full-time or part-time positions, as well as internships. Each year, hundreds of career-ready students from our college and across Virginia Tech visit with employers. Mark your calendar for the fall and spring events, and then check out the information below just for students and employers.
Fall 2025 career events
Fall 2025
TBA
CNRE Career Fair
The Inn at Virginia Tech, 901 Prices Fork Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24061
Latham Ballroom
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fall 2025
TBA
Employer registration is closed. Students are welcome to register on site at the events.
CNRE Meet and Greet for Students and Employers
TBA
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Fall 2024
TBA
Directions to the East End Zone Club:
Park in Lot 4. Cross Beamer Way. Enter through Gate 2, at the south end zone. Enter the doors to the right of the stairs. Take the elevator to the third floor. Follow signage.
On-campus Interviews
Smith Career Center — Career and Professional Development
(limited space)
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fall 2023
TBA
Spring 2025 career events
Registration
Coming soon.
Schedule
Meet and Greet Reception
This event offers a relaxed environment for students to learn more about employers who will be attending the career fair, talk with alumni, and obtain feedback on their resumes.
Lane Stadium, University Club of Virginia Tech - East End Zone Club
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Directions to the East End Zone Club:
Park in Lot 4. Cross Beamer Way. Enter through Gate 2, at the south end zone. Enter the doors to the right of the stairs. Take the elevator to the third floor. Follow signage.
Fall 2023
TBA
CNRE Career Fair
Averaging more than 50 employers, CNRE’s event is one of the largest natural resources career fairs in the U.S. and offers all Hokies the chance to find internships and full-time positions.
Squires Student Center - Commonwealth Ballroom
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Packaging Career Expo
Engage with our packaging students as they co-host the Packaging Career Expo in conjunction with the CNRE Career Fair.
Squires Student Center - Commonwealth Ballroom
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
On-campus Interviews
Space is available for employers who would like to conduct in-person interviews on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
Smith Career Center — Career and Professional Development8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Locations TBA
Spring 2024
TBA
Employer Booth Maps
Questions?
Contact John Freeborn, director of employer relations, at 540-231-1138 or freeborn@vt.edu.
Please see the specific information below for students and employers
Details about the Meet and Greet Reception
- This is your chance to talk with employers in a more informal setting and make a great first impression before the career fair.
- Bring your elevator pitch for Speed Networking and receive feedback from employers on your pitch.
- To attend, please register in advance.
- Dress is business casual.
- Sign up to attend the Career Fair Prep session prior to the career fair on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. to know what you can do to get the most out of the CNRE Career Fair experience.
- Pre-registration for the Career Fair Prep session is appreciated but not required. We will be sharing pre-registration information in early September, and you are also able to register the day of the event.
Details about the CNRE Career Fair
- Employers will set up tables at the venue. The event is open to all students (pre-registration is not required, but if you register ahead, we can have your name tag ready for you and send you updates about the event).
- Check out the employers who attended the most recent are attending the career fair.
- Business/interview attire is required.
- Make sure you review how to prepare for a career fair and what to do during the event. Also, learn more about what makes a good resume.
- Make sure you register to attend the training session prior to the career fair so you know how the Brazen platform works and what you can do to get the most out of this experience. You can watch a 5-minute overview of the Brazen platform:
Details about the next-day interviews
- If an employer wishes to schedule an interview with you, they will speak directly with you to make those arrangements. Be sure to listen carefully for details about the time and location of the interview to ensure that it fits in with your schedule.
- Interviews may take place between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. You should arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time.
- If you land an interview, dress appropriately. Business/interview attire is required.
- Also, make sure you read the advice about what to do (and not do!) at an interview.
If you have any questions or if you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact John Freeborn at 540‑231‑1138 or freeborn@vt.edu at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Details about registration
Coming soon.
- Registration coming soon.Register now for the career fair, networking session, and next-day interviews.
- The registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.
- If you have questions about the career fair or the registration process, please contact John Freeborn at 540‑231‑1138 or freeborn@vt.edu.
Refund/cancellation policy
If you need to cancel your registration, please email CNRECareerFair@vt.edu. If you email by Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, you will receive a full refund. There will be no refunds after Sept. 9, 2025.
In the unlikely circumstance that this event is canceled due to insufficient registrations or unforeseen circumstances, the university will refund your registration fee. However, Virginia Tech cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, cancellation fees, or other charges.
Details about the career fair
- Coming soon.
- Check in will be from 8 to 9 a.m. Students will be available to assist you with transporting materials at the loading dock area. Please enter from the front of The Inn at Virginia Tech, under the covered parking area. Loading and unloading areas will be marked. Pastries and coffee will be available from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in the Latham Ballroom.
- Each employer will be provided with one 8′ x 6′ booth (with electric and Wi-Fi access) and up to four chairs. Table linens will be provided or you may bring your own. If you need to ship display materials ahead of the Career Fair event, please reach out to CNRECareerFair@vt.edu for drayage information. Hollins Expo Services, our event vendor, will be providing that service for our employers, and materials can be shipped to them. Display materials will be placed at your booth by 8:30 a.m. the day of the event..
- The career fair begins promptly at 10 a.m. at The Inn at Virginia Tech in the Latham Ballroom and ends at 3 p.m.
- Lunch is provided and takes place from 12 to 1 p.m. in the designated area of the Latham Ballroom.
- You may take down your displays and pack up from 3:15 to 5 p.m.
- The event is open to all Virginia Tech students.
Details about the interviews
If you are interested in holding interviews the day after the career fair, please request an interview space when you complete your registration form. Please note that space is limited.
Travel information
- Visitor parking information will be sent two weeks prior to the career fair.
- Employers will be able to park in the parking lot at The Inn at Virginia Tech. The address is 901 Prices Fork Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24061. The loading and unloading area is directly in front of the hotel and to the west of the covered parking area. Additional parking information will be sent to registered employers about 10 days before the event.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact John Freeborn at 540‑231‑1138 or freeborn@vt.edu at least 10 business days prior to the event.