The Academia Career Fair will be held VIRTUALLY using the Handshake career fair platform. A virtual format will enhance the experience, allowing you to:Meet with organizations. Interact with recruiters
through video, audio, or chat.
Discover new tenure, non-tenure track, & fellowship career opportunities. All levels of graduate students and postdocs (1st years to those finishing) are welcome to explore career opportunities in academia.
Never wait in line, ever. Pre-schedule 1:1 or group sessions
with organizations ahead of the event or on the day-of the event. Be fair warned that both types of sessions are limited, so sign up early!


Postdocs who need a Handshake account:If you are listed as Post-Doctoral Scholar or Post-Doctoral Scholar-NRSA in WorkDay, then you are eligible for a FREE Handshake account. Handshake is a platform used by over 800 colleges and universities, including Ohio State, that provides you with access to thousands of fellowships, postdocs (if you are looking for a 2nd one), or academia or industry jobs! To request your FREE Handshake account, you will need to:    Email Buckeye Careers at Handshake@osu.edu  Put “Postdoc requesting a Handshake account” in the subject line  Provide your full name, department, and your employee ID (the 9-digit number on your Buck ID) in the body of the message  Please allow several days for your account request to be processed    If you know you want a career in industry, then we highly recommend you submit a resume no matter where you are in your program, as many industry partners will track your progress over the next several years. You can submit your 1-2 page resume HERE. A resume is NOT required to participate in either event.    DEADLINE for resume submissions is Tuesday, October 17th at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. This is a HARD deadline, so submit early just in case you have technical difficulties. I also recommend you add your resume on Handshake, as this platform is a great place to search and apply for positions at your level.    NOTE: For those who are not listed asPost-Doctoral Scholars/NRSA in WorkDay, you will not be able to attend the virtual career fair, but you WILL be able to attend the in-person event on November 1st. You will also be able to share your resume with all companies (virtual and in-person) if you choose to share. We hope you will join us!  What do I do once I have registered for this event?You will need to
register for this career fair on Handshake to sign up for the two types of sessions: Group Sessions (30 minute Info session) and/or 1:1 Sessions(10 minute chat with recruiter). To join us, click the blue "Register" button (don't see one, then make sure you are logged into your Handshake account!). Once registered, you can add company sessions that fit your schedule.Get ready for the Graduate Student Virtual Recruitment Event!Get ready for the virtual recruitment event by reviewing Handshake's Guide to Attending a Virtual Career Fair. For information on specific topics, click the links below:The Virtual Fair on HandshakeIdentifying a virtual fairRegistering and signing up for sessionsPreparing for the fairParticipating in the fairFollowing up after the fairFAQsWhen does Graduate Student and Postdoc Registration open for the Graduate Student Virtual Recruitment Event?Immediately! You MUST register AND sign up for 1:1 and Group Sessions in order to participate in the event. If you don't see any sessions available, check back! Employers may add sessions at any time up to the date of theevent!To sign up for Group or 1:1 sessions, you may be prompted to update your profile privacy setting. It is recommended that you use Community to make the most of your Handshake experience, as this will allow you to participate in all sessions and engage with other students/alumni.For more information on profile privacy, please see Profile Privacy Options in Handshake.Who should attend the Graduate Student Virtual Recruitment Event?All Graduate Students (M.S. and Ph.D.) and Postdocs are welcome to join theevent. We highly encourage 1st year MS/PhD/Postdocs & 2nd and 3rd-year PhDs and Postdocs to explore future careers and build your professional network within Higher Education (as many keep records on their interactions with you). Those of you within 18 months of completing your program should consider this a MUST attend event and explore your tenure and non-tenure track career options.How will I engage with employers at the Graduate Student Virtual Recruitment Event?
To engage with employers at the networking event, you must register
for the networking event AND sign
up for sessions with employers.


For details on this process,
please see Signing
Up for & Managing Virtual Fair Sessions.

Review which organizations are
attending the event (follow employers you want to check back in
with). Make sure to do your research on the top organizations of interest to you and determine how you see your skillsets fitting into their organization.
You'll be able to sign up for sessions at any point, even during the event (as long as the session hasn't started).
What are the technical requirements for using virtual events, video, and chat?Refer to Handshake's Video Requirements and
Troubleshooting Guide for more information.Who can I contact for help on the day of the event?Visit the Zoom help room associated with the event.See the event for a help room link. The password is 3737, if needed.Accessibility information for OSU studentsIf you require an accommodation suchas live captioning or interpretation to participate in this event, please contact ECS at eng-ecs@osu.edu. Requests made two weeks before the eventwill generally allow us to provide seamless access, but the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.