The Sacramento Job Fair on September 17, 2026 is an in-person hiring event built for job seekers who want to connect with employers during a strategic recruiting period. Early fall is often when organizations hire for Q4 needs, strengthen teams ahead of year-end, and build pipelines for early 2027 roles. Attending now can position you ahead of candidates who wait until the end of the year to begin their search.
In-person hiring events are effective because they allow you to stand out beyond the resume. Employers can assess communication, confidence, and professionalism immediately. You can also evaluate roles faster by asking direct questions about schedules, benefits, training, compensation structure, and advancement. With a strong approach, one afternoon at a job fair can turn into interviews, follow-up meetings, and a more focused job search plan.
Employers attend job fairs to meet qualified candidates efficiently and move strong fits forward. You should expect recruiter conversations, clarity on open roles, and instructions on how to proceed. Depending on the employer, next steps may include applying online for tracking, providing a resume for review, scheduling a screening, or interviewing after the event.
This event is open to job seekers at all experience levels. It’s ideal for professionals seeking advancement, candidates targeting more stability, and career changers who need a better way to present transferable skills. If you want to build momentum before year-end, September is an excellent time to engage employers.
Employer participation varies, but job fairs commonly include roles across customer service, sales, healthcare, administration, operations, logistics, technology, finance, and management. Attending helps you identify the best-fit opportunities and focus your job search on employers aligned with your goals.
Registration is free for job seekers. Click Register Now to attend the Sacramento Job Fair on September 17, 2026.
Our hiring events attract employers from a broad and diverse range of industries, giving job seekers access to opportunities across virtually every major sector of the economy. Companies regularly hiring at our events represent fields such as accommodations and hospitality, accounting, advertising, aerospace, agriculture and agribusiness, air transportation, apparel and accessories, automotive, banking, beauty and cosmetics, biotechnology, chemical manufacturing, communications, computer and information technology, construction, consulting, consumer products, education, electronics, employment services, energy, entertainment and recreation, fashion, financial services, fine arts, food and beverage, green technology, healthcare, insurance, journalism and news, legal services, manufacturing, media and broadcasting, medical devices and supplies, motion pictures and video, music, pharmaceuticals, public administration, public relations, publishing, real estate, retail, service-based businesses, sports, telecommunications, tourism, transportation, travel, utilities, video game development, and web services. This wide industry representation ensures that candidates from all professional backgrounds can connect with employers aligned with their skills, experience, and career goals.
