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Raleigh Job Fairs

Looking for new career opportunities in Raleigh? Our Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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, Raleigh 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 Raleigh job fair is one of the most effective ways to meet employers hiring now and explore real career opportunities in your area.

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Raleigh Job Fair

Thursday, March 5, 2026
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST
Eastern Time (ET)

Hilton Raleigh North Hills

3415 Wake Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609

Featured industries:  Retail, Hospitality, Construction, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Education, Technology

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Limited space available. Early registration recommended.

Upcoming Raleigh Job Fairs

Browse the upcoming Raleigh job fairs above and select the date that best fits your schedule. Each listing includes the date, time, and confirmation details for our Hilton Raleigh North Hills location.
Mar5
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Raleigh Job Fair – March 5, 2026
Event time11:00 AM - 2:00 PM ESTEvent locationHilton Raleigh North Hills - 3415 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
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Raleigh Job Fair – May 7, 2026
Event time11:00 AM - 2:00 PM ESTEvent locationHilton Raleigh North Hills - 3415 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
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Aug27
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Raleigh Job Fair – August 27, 2026
Event time11:00 AM - 2:00 PM ESTEvent locationHilton Raleigh North Hills - 3415 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
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Nov12
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Raleigh Job Fair – November 12, 2026
Event time11:00 AM - 2:00 PM ESTEvent locationHilton Raleigh North Hills - 3415 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
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Why Attend a Raleigh Job Fair with Best Hire Career Fairs

The Raleigh–Durham area is one of the fastest-growing job markets in the country, but that also means more competition. When you only apply online, your résumé can easily get buried among hundreds of applicants. Our in-person Raleigh job fairs help you stand out by putting you directly in front of employers who are actively hiring now.

Here’s what makes our Raleigh events stand out:

Talk Directly with Hiring Managers

Instead of waiting on automated email replies, you can walk up to employer tables, introduce yourself, and have real conversations with people who make hiring decisions. You can ask questions, get immediate feedback, and show how your experience aligns with their open roles—whether that’s in tech, biotech, healthcare, finance, or corporate services.

Meet Multiple Employers in One Trip

In just a few hours at Hilton Raleigh North Hills, you can speak with several employers across different industries. That lets you compare roles, benefits, schedules, culture, and career paths side-by-side in one trip instead of juggling separate interviews and meetings all over the Triangle.

Discover Opportunities You Might Miss Online

Many companies bring new, high-priority, or less-advertised openings directly to the job fair—especially in technology, life sciences, healthcare, finance, and operations. Attending in person gives you early access to these opportunities and a chance to make a strong first impression before a role hits job boards.

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 after attending the fair.

How Our Raleigh Job Fairs Work

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

Register Online

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

Check In at the Event

On event day:

  • Arrive at Hilton Raleigh North Hills, 3415 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609.
  • 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 which booths to visit first.

Meet Employers

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

  • Introduce yourself and share a brief overview of your experience and career goals.
  • Ask about current openings, required qualifications, technologies or tools they use, pay, benefits, training, and advancement.
  • Hand over your résumé and collect business cards or recruiter contact information for follow-up.

Interview & Follow Up

Some employers may conduct short screening interviews or extended conversations on the spot. If there’s a good match, they may schedule a more in-depth interview shortly after the fair. After the event, send thank-you messages, connect on LinkedIn where appropriate, and complete any requested online applications.

Raleigh job seekers waiting to enter a local job fair and connect with hiring employers

Who Should Attend Our Raleigh Career Fairs?

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

With major universities and colleges nearby, Raleigh employers are used to hiring early-career talent. If you’re finishing school or recently graduated, a job fair is a smart way to explore opportunities in tech, life sciences, healthcare support, finance, customer service, and office roles while learning what local employers look for.

If you’re ready for a better role, more responsibility, a new industry, or a stronger culture, our events bring together employers from technology, biotech and pharma, healthcare, banking and finance, consulting, and corporate services who are actively seeking experienced talent.

As part of the Research Triangle, Raleigh is home to a dense cluster of software firms, IT services, engineering companies, and R&D organizations. If you have experience in software development, systems and network support, data, engineering, or lab work, our job fairs give you direct access to employers who need those skills.

The Triangle is one of the country’s top life sciences markets, with more than 40,000 people working in the life sciences industry and major investments in biomanufacturing and R&D. If you have experience or interest in lab work, clinical research, quality, regulatory, or manufacturing for pharma and biotech, our Raleigh job fairs are a powerful way to connect with that ecosystem.

The region’s growth in advanced manufacturing, logistics, construction, and facilities means steady demand for hands-on roles—maintenance, production, warehouse operations, field service, and more. Our events often feature employers looking for reliable people who like practical, problem-solving work.

If you’re considering a move from retail or hospitality into office administration, customer support, IT support, project coordination, or lab and production roles, meeting multiple employers in person helps you understand how your skills transfer and what training might help you move into a new field.

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Top Industries Hiring at Raleigh Job Fairs

Raleigh’s economy is broad and innovation-driven, with particularly strong demand in technology, life sciences, healthcare, finance, and business services.

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

Software companies, IT services providers, and corporate IT departments hiring developers, QA, help desk and desktop support, systems and network staff, and data roles.
Biotech firms, pharma manufacturers, and life science organizations hiring lab techs, R&D support, manufacturing techs, quality and validation staff, and clinical operations roles.

Hospitals, clinics, and medical practices hiring nurses, medical assistants, patient service reps, billing and coding specialists, and administrative staff.

Banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies hiring customer service, operations, underwriting and claims support, analysts, and back-office staff.

Consulting firms, shared services centers, and corporate offices hiring in sales, customer success, HR and recruiting, project coordination, and operations.

Manufacturers and industrial employers hiring production workers, machine operators, maintenance techs, and quality assurance staff.

Service organizations and support centers hiring phone, chat, and email-based customer service reps, technical support agents, and team leads.

Each Raleigh job fair is curated to feature employers who are actively hiring, so your conversations are tied to real, near-term opportunities.

Raleigh Job Market Overview

Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the Raleigh area continues to post strong job growth, with unemployment rates that are often below national averages and employment concentrated in professional and business services, education and health services, trade/transportation/utilities, and government.

For job seekers, that means:

  • Stability in sectors like government, education, healthcare, and core services.
  • High-growth opportunities in technology, life sciences, and professional services.
  • Openings at every level, from entry-level support roles to highly skilled technical and leadership positions.


Our Raleigh job fairs connect you directly with employers across this landscape so you can see where your skills fit and accelerate your job search.

Employers: Hire at Our Raleigh Job Fairs

Exhibiting at a Best Hire Career Fairs event is one of the most efficient ways to meet qualified candidates from across Raleigh, Wake County, and the greater Triangle 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 technology, life sciences, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, government support, and corporate services.
  • Build a local talent pipeline you can tap for current and future openings.

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Employers who Hire at our Raleigh Job Fairs

50 Floor Logo – Employer Attending Washington DC Job Fair
DataWatch Logo – Now Hiring at Washington DC Career Fair
Encompass Health Logo – Recruiting at Washington DC Hiring Event
Freedom Boat Club Logo – Participating Employer at DC Job Fair
Federal Management Systems Logo – Hiring Opportunities at Washington DC Job Fairs
Georgetown University Logo – Employer Attending Washington DC Career Expo
Howard University Logo – Recruiting at Washington DC Job Fairs
Lafayette Federal Credit Union Logo – Hiring at the Washington DC Career Fair
Liberty Language Logo – Participating Employer at DC Hiring Event
District of Columbia Metro Transit Police Logo – Now Hiring at Washington DC Job Fair
Patient Centered Services Logo – Recruiting at DC Job Fair Event
PEG Logo – Employer Hiring at Washington DC Job Fairs
Pepco Holdings Logo – Attending Employer at the DC Career Expo
United States Secret Service Logo – Hiring at Washington DC Job Fair Event
Wegmans Logo – Now Hiring at Washington DC Career Fair

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Raleigh Job Fair Location

All of our Raleigh job fairs are held at the same convenient, centrally located venue:

Hilton Raleigh North Hills
3415 Wake Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609

This location is easy to reach from across the Raleigh–Durham area, with quick access to I-440 and nearby business districts, retail, and dining. 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.

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Raleigh Neighborhoods & Areas We Serve

Our Raleigh job fairs welcome job seekers and employers from across the city and the broader Triangle region, including:

North Hills
Midtown
Downtown Raleigh
West Raleigh
NC State area
North Raleigh
Wake Forest Rd corridor
Cary
Morrisville
RTP
Durham
Chapel Hill
Garner
Knightdale
Wake Forest
Apex & Holly Springs
Wherever you live in the Triangle, our Raleigh job fairs at Hilton Raleigh North Hills are designed to be accessible and worth the trip.

Frequently Asked Questions – Raleigh Job Fairs

A Raleigh job fair is an in-person hiring event where multiple employers from across Raleigh and the broader Triangle region come together at Hilton Raleigh North Hills to meet with job seekers, share information about open positions, accept résumés, and identify candidates for interviews and offers.

Yes. All of our Raleigh job fairs are in-person events hosted at Hilton Raleigh North Hills, 3415 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609.

Yes, advance registration is strongly recommended. It helps us manage capacity, keep you updated with event information, and allows employers to prepare for the number of job seekers attending. Walk-ins may be allowed if space permits, but events can fill quickly.

There is no cost for job seekers to attend our Raleigh 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 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 for an in-person job interview. First impressions matter, especially when meeting employers face-to-face.

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

You’ll typically find employers from technology and IT, biotech and pharmaceuticals, healthcare, finance and banking, professional and business services, advanced manufacturing, and customer service—with roles ranging from entry-level to highly skilled professional and management.

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