Long Island Job Fairs

In-person Long Island job fairs connecting local job seekers with top employers from across Nassau and Suffolk counties in healthcare, education, technology, finance, logistics, manufacturing, hospitality, and more.

Long Island’s economy is diverse and resilient—anchored by major hospital systems, schools and universities, research labs, financial and professional services firms, manufacturing, logistics, and tourism.  

Our Long Island job fairs bring these employers together at convenient venues so you can skip the endless online applications and meet decision-makers face-to-face. Every event is designed to be welcoming, efficient, and results-oriented, giving you a real chance to make a strong first impression.

At our Long Island job fairs, you can:

  • Talk directly with hiring managers and recruiters from multiple companies in one visit.
  • Hand your résumé directly to employers instead of hoping it gets noticed online.
  • Ask about pay, benefits, schedules, training, remote or hybrid options, and long-term growth.
  • Leave with clear next steps—interviews scheduled, applications requested, and contacts to follow up with.
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Next Long Island Job Fair

Long Island Job Fair

Thursday, March 12, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Eastern Time (ET)

Holiday Inn Westbury – Long Island

369 Old Country Road
Carle Place, NY 11514

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Limited space available. Early registration recommended.

Upcoming Long Island Job Fairs

Browse the upcoming Long Island job fairs above and choose the date that fits your schedule. Each listing includes the venue, address, time, parking or transit details, and registration link.

MAR 12
JOB FAIR
Long Island Job Fair - March 12, 2026
Long Island event time 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) Long Island event location Holiday Inn Westbury - Long Island, 369 Old Country Road, Carle Place, NY 11514
JUN 24
JOB FAIR
Long Island Job Fair - June 24, 2026
Long Island event time 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) Long Island event location Holiday Inn Westbury - Long Island, 369 Old Country Road, Carle Place, NY 11514
SEP 10
JOB FAIR
Long Island Job Fair - September 10, 2026
Long Island event time 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) Long Island event location Holiday Inn Westbury - Long Island, 369 Old Country Road, Carle Place, NY 11514
NOV 5
JOB FAIR
Long Island Job Fair - November 5, 2026
Long Island event time 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) Long Island event location Holiday Inn Westbury - Long Island, 369 Old Country Road, Carle Place, NY 11514

Why Attend a Long Island Job Fair with Best Hire Career Fairs

With nearly 3 million residents and an educated, experienced workforce, Long Island is full of opportunity—but it’s also competitive.   When you’re just another application on a screen, it’s hard to stand out. Our in-person job fairs give you the face-to-face connection that online applications can’t.

Here’s what makes our Boston events stand out:

Talk Directly with Hiring Managers

Skip the anonymous portals. At our Long Island events, you meet recruiters and hiring managers who are actively building their teams. You can introduce yourself, share your background, and ask the questions that matter most to you.

Meet Multiple Employers in One Trip

Instead of driving all over Nassau and Suffolk for separate interviews, you can talk with many employers in a single afternoon. Quickly compare roles, cultures, locations, benefits, and schedules without weeks of back-and-forth.

Discover Opportunities You Might Miss Online

Many employers bring urgent and upcoming openings to our job fairs, including roles tied to major healthcare expansions, growing technology and life-science companies, and infrastructure projects. Attending gives you access to positions that may not yet be heavily advertised.

Speed Up Your Job Search

In just a few hours, you can hand out your résumé, talk with hiring teams, and sometimes move straight into on-the-spot interviews or scheduled follow-ups—dramatically reducing the time it usually takes to get noticed.

How Our Long Island Job Fairs Work

We keep things simple so you can focus on meeting employers.

Register Online

Choose your preferred Long Island job fair date at the top of this page and complete the quick registration form. You’ll receive a confirmation email with the venue address, parking or transit tips, and preparation checklist.

Check In at the Event

On the day of the fair:

  • Arrive a little early to check in and get oriented.
  • Bring multiple copies of your résumé.
  • Review the list or map of participating employers so you can prioritize who to meet first.

Visit Employer Booths

Walk the event floor and stop at each employer’s table or booth:

  • Introduce yourself and give a quick overview of your experience and goals.
  • Ask about current openings, requirements, training, advancement, and company culture.
  • Leave your résumé and collect business cards or contact info.

Interview & Follow Up

Some employers conduct quick interviews or screening conversations on the spot. If there’s a strong match, they may schedule a more in-depth interview soon after the fair. After the event, follow up, connect on LinkedIn when appropriate, and complete any online applications requested.

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Who Should Attend Our Long Island Career Fairs?

Our Long Island job fairs are designed for a wide range of candidates—from first-time job seekers to experienced professionals and tradespeople.

Long Island is home to respected colleges and universities, plus community colleges and training programs that feed into healthcare, STEM, business, and the trades.   A job fair is a great way to see what’s available locally, learn which skills employers prioritize, and build your professional network.

If you’re ready for a better opportunity, higher pay, a shorter commute, more flexibility, or a leadership role, our events bring together employers from healthcare, technology, finance, business services, education, manufacturing, and more who are actively looking for experienced talent.  

With ongoing infrastructure, specialty construction, and energy projects including work tied to offshore wind and regional upgrades. There is strong demand for skilled trades on Long Island.   Meet employers looking for electricians, HVAC techs, mechanics, equipment operators, carpenters, and other hands-on roles.

 Many employers in the Boston area value the leadership, discipline, and teamwork veterans bring. Our multi-employer format makes it easier to see which companies are actively seeking candidates with military experience.

If you’re moving from one field to another, retail to office roles, hospitality to customer service or sales, warehouse work to logistics coordination, our fairs help you see which of your skills transfer and what training might help you make a successful change.

Many Long Island residents commute into NYC, but more and more people want to work closer to home. Our fairs highlight employers based right in Nassau and Suffolk counties, so you can find opportunities that cut down on the commute while still matching your skills and goals.  

Job Fairs in Long Island New York

Top Industries Hiring at Long Island Job Fairs

Long Island has a strong mix of established and fast-growing industries. At our Long Island job fairs, you may meet employers hiring for roles in:  

Hospitals, clinics, ambulatory care, medical offices, and life-science companies hiring clinical and non-clinical staff: medical assistants, nurses, techs, patient support, billing & coding, lab technicians, and more.

K–12 schools, colleges, universities, and training providers recruiting for teaching support, student services, administration, and program roles.

IT services, software, cybersecurity, research labs, and advanced manufacturing firms hiring for technical support, developers, analysts, engineers, and related roles.  

Banks, insurance carriers, and business-service companies recruiting for customer service, claims, underwriting support, accounting, HR, sales, and operations positions—with many roles offering strong earning potential.  

Contractors and specialty trade firms hiring for field and office roles related to residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.

Companies producing pharmaceuticals, chemicals, electronics, and other products hiring production staff, machine operators, quality control, maintenance, and logistics roles.  

Distribution centers, delivery services, and logistics firms hiring drivers, warehouse workers, dispatchers, and coordinators as e-commerce continues to drive demand.  

Hotels, restaurants, attractions, retailers, and tourism-related businesses hiring guest-facing, back-of-house, and supervisory staff, especially around popular Long Island destinations and beach communities.  

Long Island Job Market Overview

Long Island’s economy is closely tied to New York City but has its own strong base in healthcare, technology, life sciences, education, construction, finance, and tourism.  

For job seekers, this means:

  • Stability in sectors like healthcare, education, and essential services.
  • Growth in technology, life sciences, logistics, and professional services.
  • Opportunity to work closer to home while still building a strong, long-term career.

Our Long Island job fairs connect you directly to this market so you can see where your skills fit—and what your next step should be.

Employers: Hire at Our Long Island Job Fairs

Exhibiting at a Best Hire Career Fairs event is one of the fastest ways to find qualified candidates across Nassau and Suffolk counties.

  • Meet a high volume of motivated job seekers in a single day.
  • Showcase your company, culture, and benefits face-to-face.
  • Fill critical roles across healthcare, construction, technology, finance, education, manufacturing, logistics, and more.
  • Build a local talent pipeline you can tap for future openings.

Interested in exhibiting at an upcoming Long Island job fair?

Long Island Job Fair Location

All of our Long Island job fairs are held at the same convenient, centrally located venue in Nassau County:

  • Venue: Holiday Inn Westbury – Long Island
  • Address: 369 Old Country Road, Carle Place, NY 11514
  • Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

The Holiday Inn Westbury – Long Island is easy to reach from across Nassau and Suffolk counties, with nearby shopping, dining, and major roads making it a simple, stress-free location for both job seekers and employers. Ample parking is available at the hotel, and you’ll find clear signage for the job fair when you arrive.

Long Island Neighborhoods & Areas We Serve

Our Long Island job fairs at the Holiday Inn Westbury – Long Island serve job seekers and employers from across Nassau and Suffolk counties, including communities near Carle Place like Westbury, Mineola, Garden City, Old Westbury, and East Williston.  

We regularly welcome attendees from areas such as:  

Carle Place
Westbury
Salisbury
New Cassel, Garden City
Mineola
Williston Park
East Williston
Old Westbury Hempstead
Uniondale
Roosevelt
Baldwin
Rockville Centre
Freeport, Great Neck
Manhasset
Port Washington
Roslyn
Glen Cove
Syosset
Jericho
Lynbrook
Long Beach
Oceanside
Merrick
Bellmore
Wantagh
Seaford
Massapequa
Huntington
Melville
Commack
Smithtown
Hauppauge
Dix Hills
Babylon
Islip
Bay Shore
Brentwood
Patchogue
Ronkonkoma
Riverhead and surrounding communities

If you live or work anywhere on Long Island, our Westbury location is designed to be easy to reach, with convenient access from major roads and public transportation.  

Frequently Asked Questions – Long Island Job Fairs

A Long Island job fair is an in-person hiring event where multiple employers from across Nassau and Suffolk counties meet with job seekers to share information about open positions, accept résumés, and identify candidates for interviews and offers.

Yes, advance registration is recommended. It helps us manage capacity, keep you updated about any changes, and allows employers to preview résumés when possible. Walk-ins may be permitted if space allows, but spots can fill quickly.

There is no cost for job seekers to attend our Long Island 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 phone for taking notes and saving contact information
  • 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 to an interview. First impressions matter, especially at in-person events.

Often, yes. Many employers conduct short screening interviews during the event. If there’s a good match, they may schedule a more in-depth interview for a later date—or in some cases, move quickly toward a hiring decision.

You’ll typically find employers from healthcare, education, technology, finance and insurance, construction and skilled trades, manufacturing, logistics, hospitality, retail, 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 multiple markets.