Thinking about your future? Have a little extra time in your schedule? Then sign up for a career event!

Below, you'll see events sponsored by the Department of Economics, most famously our Employer Panels where you can meet employers and alumni from some of the most popular and desirable employers.

You'll also want to take advantage of the events sponsored by the BSOS Feller Center and the University Career Center. In addition to meeting with employers, you can also sharpen your job search skills, strengthen your resume, and position yourself well in interviews.

ECON Career Events

Upcoming Events

Now is the time to start networking with employers and thinking about your post-graduation goals! Employers and alumni will come on campus every semester to talk to ECON students about jobs, internships, and strategies. This is a great opportunity to connect with some of our most successful and generous alumni and supportive employers. Our ECON Employer/Alumni Panel will take place on virtually February 19, from 3:30-5:20. Registered employers/alumni include: 

  • Bank of America (alum)
  • Inter-American Development Bank (alum)
  • Morgan Stanley (HR Rep)
  • OpenAI (alum)
  • The Housing Policy Council (alum)
  • Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (alum)

Can't make this event? Register for our April 23rd ECON Employer/Alumni Panel.

BSOS Feller Center Events

The Feller Center sponsors a variety of events for BSOS majors, from Career Chats with alumni, to employer meet-ups, to workshops.

Head over to their Career Events webpage and make sure that you explore all the different tabs to identify the events that will fit your needs.

University Career Center Events

The University Career Center specializes in campus-wide events like career fairs, employer meet-ups, and workshops.

  • Resume Revamp: Interactive Workshop, Feb 20, 2026, 12pm - 1pm, University Career Center (3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing)

  • UCC Spring Career and Internship Fair, Day 1 - STEM Focus - Tuesday, Feb 24, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm; Day 2 - All Industries & STEM Focus - Wednesday, Feb 25, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm; Day 3 - All Industries - Thursday, Feb 26, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm; The Hotel 7777 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, Maryland 20740, United States

 

 

Employer-Hosted Events

Employers are constantly hosting events for students to learn more about their companies and career paths. View the Handshake Employer Events page to discover new employers and register for their events.