Charlotte Job Fairs

Looking for new career opportunities in Charlotte? Our Charlotte job fairs connect job seekers with employers who are actively hiring across a wide range of industries. These in-person hiring events give you direct access to recruiters, hiring managers, and decision-makers who are looking to fill open positions now.

At Charlotte job fairs, you can meet employers face-to-face, learn about current job openings, and make meaningful connections in a single event. Instead of submitting résumés online and waiting for responses, you’ll have the opportunity to speak directly with companies, ask questions, and make a strong first impression.

Whether you’re searching for an entry-level role, a mid-career opportunity, or a leadership position, Charlotte job fairs bring multiple employers together in one convenient location. Best Hire Career Fairs provides upcoming event dates, locations, and registration details, along with helpful tips to help you prepare, stand out, and make the most of your time at each event.

If you’re ready to move your job search forward, attending a Charlotte job fair is one of the most effective ways to meet employers hiring now and explore real career opportunities in your area.

Charlotte Job Fair
Next Charlotte Job Fair

Charlotte Job Fair

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Eastern Time (ET)

Hilton Charlotte University Place

8629 J M Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262

Register Now

Limited space available. Early registration recommended.

Upcoming Charlotte Job Fairs

Browse the upcoming Charlotte job fairs above and select the date that best fits your schedule. Each event listing includes the date, time, and confirmation details for our Hilton Charlotte University Place location.

Feb18
JOB FAIR
Charlotte Job Fair - February 18, 2026
Event time11:00 AM - 2:00 PM ESTEvent locationHilton Charlotte University Place - 8629 J M Keynes Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
May20
JOB FAIR
Charlotte Job Fair - May 20, 2026
Event time11:00 AM - 2:00 PM ESTEvent locationHilton Charlotte University Place - 8629 J M Keynes Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
Aug27
JOB FAIR
Charlotte Job Fair - August 27, 2026
Event time11:00 AM - 2:00 PM ESTEvent locationHilton Charlotte University Place - 8629 J M Keynes Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
Nov18
JOB FAIR
Charlotte Job Fair - November 18, 2026
Event time11:00 AM - 2:00 PM ESTEvent locationHilton Charlotte University Place - 8629 J M Keynes Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262

Why Attend a Charlotte Job Fair with Best Hire Career Fairs

Charlotte offers a lot of opportunity—but it’s also a competitive market. When you’re only applying online, it’s easy to get lost in crowded applicant tracking systems and automated email replies. Our in-person Charlotte job fairs help you stand out by getting you directly in front of real decision-makers.

Here’s what makes our Charlotte events stand out:

Talk Directly with Hiring Managers

Instead of sending your résumé into a portal and waiting, you’ll be able to walk up to employer tables, introduce yourself, and have real conversations with the people who actually make hiring decisions. You can ask questions, get immediate feedback, and explain how your background fits their current openings.

Meet Multiple Employers at Once

In just a few hours at Hilton Charlotte University Place, you can speak with several employers from different industries. That makes it easy to compare roles, benefits, culture, schedule, and career paths—without weeks of scattered interviews all over the city.

Discover Opportunities

Many employers bring new, high-priority, or less-advertised positions straight to the job fair—especially in banking and financial services, tech, logistics, advanced manufacturing, and healthcare. Attending in person gives you early access to these roles and a chance to make a memorable first impression.

Speed Up Your Job Search

Because you are meeting hiring teams face-to-face, you can move from “first contact” to “next step” much faster. Many job seekers leave with interviews scheduled or clear timelines for follow-up, and some move quickly into the formal hiring process shortly after the fair.

How Our Charlotte Job Fairs Work

We keep the process simple so you can focus on making strong connections.

Register Online

Choose the Charlotte job fair date that works best for you at the top of this page and complete the short registration form. You’ll receive a confirmation email with event details, reminders, and tips to help you prepare.

Check In at the Event

On event day:

  • Arrive at Hilton Charlotte University Place, 8629 J M Keynes Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262.
  • Plan to arrive a little early to park, check in, and get oriented.
  • Bring multiple printed copies of your résumé.
  • Review the list or floor plan of participating employers so you can prioritize who to visit first.

Meet Employers

Walk the event floor and stop at employer tables that interest you:

  • Introduce yourself and share a brief summary of your experience and career goals.
  • Ask about open positions, qualifications, training, compensation, and work environment.
  • Hand over your résumé and collect business cards or contact information from recruiters.

Interview & Follow Up

Some employers may conduct quick interviews or screening conversations on the spot. If there’s a strong match, they may schedule a formal interview shortly after the event. After the fair, send thank-you messages, connect on LinkedIn where appropriate, and complete any online applications they request.

Charlotte Job Seeker attending our Charlotte Career Fair

Who Should Attend Our Charlotte Career Fairs?

Our Charlotte job fairs are designed for a wide range of job seekers—from first-time job hunters and recent grads to experienced professionals and skilled tradespeople.

Charlotte is home to major colleges and universities, and employers are always looking for early-career talent. If you’re graduating soon or recently finished school, a job fair is a great way to explore industries like finance, tech, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services, learn what employers are looking for, and start building your network.

If you’re ready for a better role, greater responsibility, higher pay, or a new industry, our events bring together employers from banking, financial services, technology, logistics, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and corporate services who are actively seeking experienced candidates. 

The Charlotte region continues to grow in logistics, distribution, transportation, and advanced manufacturing. That means ongoing demand for people who like practical, hands-on work in areas like production, warehousing, maintenance, construction support, and facilities.
Thinking about moving from hospitality or retail into office administration, customer service, operations, logistics coordination, tech support, or financial services? Meeting multiple employers in person at one event helps you see which of your skills transfer well and what additional training or certifications could give you an edge.

If you’re looking for better hours, a stronger culture, a shorter commute, or more flexible/hybrid options, a Charlotte job fair is a smart way to quickly explore what’s out there. You can ask directly about work schedules, remote or hybrid policies, and growth opportunities to find the right fit for your lifestyle.

Job Fairs in Charlotte North Carolina

Top Industries Hiring at Charlotte Job Fairs

Charlotte’s economy is broad and fast-growing, with particularly strong demand in: finance and banking, technology, advanced manufacturing, logistics and distribution, healthcare, and professional services.

At our Charlotte job fairs, you may meet employers hiring for roles in:

Banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies recruiting for customer service, account management, underwriting, lending, operations, analytics, and support functions.

Tech companies, IT services firms, fintech providers, and corporate IT departments hiring developers, analysts, support technicians, cybersecurity staff, data roles, and digital product support.

Logistics firms, warehousing and distribution centers, transportation and supply chain employers hiring drivers, warehouse associates, dispatchers, inventory specialists, and logistics coordinators.

Producers of industrial, automotive, and consumer goods hiring machine operators, assemblers, technicians, quality control staff, and maintenance personnel.

Hospitals, clinics, and medical offices hiring nurses, medical assistants, patient support staff, lab techs, billing and coding specialists, and administrative roles.
Energy and infrastructure-related employers hiring for field roles, customer service, operations, engineering support, and corporate functions.
Hotels, retailers, call centers, and service businesses hiring guest-facing staff, call center agents, back-of-house roles, supervisors, and managers—particularly across Charlotte’s fast-growing commercial corridors.

Each Charlotte job fair is curated to feature employers who are actively hiring, so the conversations you have are tied to real, near-term opportunities.

Charlotte Job Market Overview

Recent job data shows that the Charlotte metro area continues to add jobs across multiple sectors, with particularly strong growth in financial activities, professional and business services, technology-related roles, and health services. Nonfarm employment has increased over the past year, reinforcing Charlotte’s reputation as a high-growth, opportunity-rich region. 

For job seekers, that means:

  • Stability in anchor sectors like banking, energy, healthcare, and logistics.
  • Growth in tech, financial services, professional services, and advanced manufacturing.
  • Options at every level—from entry-level and support roles to well-compensated professional and leadership positions.

Our Charlotte job fairs plug you directly into this expanding market, helping you see where your skills fit and find your next step faster.

Employers: Hire at Our Charlotte Job Fairs

Exhibiting at a Best Hire Career Fairs event is one of the most efficient ways to meet qualified candidates from across Charlotte and the surrounding region.

  • Meet a high volume of motivated job seekers in a single day.
  • Showcase your brand, culture, benefits, and open roles face-to-face.
  • Fill positions across banking, finance, tech, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, retail, and business services.
  • Build a local talent pipeline you can tap for current and future openings.

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Employers who Hire at our Charlotte Job Fairs

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Charlotte Job Fair Location

All of our Charlotte job fairs are held at the same convenient, lakeside venue in the University City area:

Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 J M Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262

This location is easy to reach from across the Charlotte region, with access to major highways, nearby light rail, shops, and restaurants. Parking and arrival details will be provided in your confirmation email for each event.

For each event date listed at the top of this page, be sure to review:

  • Exact event date and time
  • Check-in and registration instructions
  • Any parking or arrival notes specific to that date

Arrive a little early, bring your résumés, and be ready to meet employers in a professional, comfortable setting.

Charlotte Neighborhoods & Areas We Serve

Our Charlotte job fairs welcome job seekers and employers from across the city and surrounding communities, including: 

Uptown (Center City)
University City
South End
Dilworth
Ballantyne
South Charlotte
Northlake
Huntersville
Steele Creek
Southwest Charlotte
Matthews
Concord
Gastonia
Nearby communities
Whether you live near University City or commute from surrounding counties, our Charlotte job fairs at Hilton Charlotte University Place are designed to be accessible and worth the trip.

Frequently Asked Questions – Charlotte Job Fairs

A Charlotte job fair is an in-person hiring event where multiple employers from across the city and metro area come together at Hilton Charlotte University Place to meet with job seekers, share information about open positions, accept résumés, and identify candidates for interviews and offers.

Yes. All of our Charlotte job fairs are in-person events hosted at Hilton Charlotte University Place, 8629 J M Keynes Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262.

Yes, advance registration is strongly recommended. It helps us manage capacity, keep you updated with event information, and allows employers to anticipate how many job seekers will attend. Walk-ins may be allowed if space permits, but events can fill quickly.

There is no cost for job seekers to attend our Charlotte job fairs. Admission is free—your investment is your time and preparation. Employers pay to exhibit.

  • Multiple printed copies of your résumé
  • A list of past employers, dates, and references (for applications)
  • A notepad or your phone to take notes and save contact details
  • A simple “elevator pitch” about who you are and what you’re looking for

Dress in professional or sharp business-casual attire, similar to what you’d wear for a job interview. First impressions matter, especially at in-person events.

Often, yes. Many employers use the job fair to conduct short screening interviews or extended conversations. If there’s a strong match, they may schedule a formal interview shortly after the event—or begin the process right there.

You’ll typically find employers from banking and financial services, technology, logistics and transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, retail, hospitality, and business services—with roles ranging from entry-level to management. 

Employers can reserve booth space by completing the employer inquiry form or contacting our team directly. We’ll share upcoming dates, pricing, sponsorship options, and multi-city packages if you’re recruiting in more than one market.

Employers who want to recruit at our Boston job fairs can reserve exhibitor space by contacting us directly. Call our team or complete the employer inquiry form on this site to learn about pricing, sponsorship options, and multi-city packages.