The San Diego Job Fair on March 26, 2026 is an in-person hiring event created for job seekers who want direct access to recruiters and hiring managers—without the slow pace of applying online and waiting. If you are actively searching for a new position, exploring a better opportunity, or re-entering the workforce, this event gives you a practical advantage: real conversations with employers who are hiring and ready to meet candidates.
In-person job fairs are effective because they compress weeks of outreach into one focused afternoon. Instead of sending dozens of applications and hoping your resume is seen, you can introduce yourself professionally, explain your strengths, and learn what employers actually need. Employers also benefit from meeting candidates quickly, which means you can often leave with clear next steps—such as application links for priority review, recruiter contacts for follow-up, screening interviews, or interview scheduling instructions.
Employers attend job fairs because they want to meet qualified candidates efficiently. Your goal is to have focused conversations, communicate the kind of role you want next, and confirm the next step before you move on to the next employer. Depending on the company and the role, you may be asked to apply online for tracking purposes, submit your resume directly to a recruiter, schedule a screening, or follow up with a hiring manager after the event.
This event is open to job seekers at all experience levels. It is ideal for candidates seeking entry-level opportunities, experienced professionals targeting advancement, and career changers who want to position transferable skills. If your background includes strengths like communication, leadership, operations, customer service, project coordination, or technical problem-solving, the in-person setting allows you to explain your value beyond what a resume can convey.
Employer participation varies by event, but San Diego-area hiring often includes opportunities across customer service, sales, healthcare, administrative support, operations, logistics, technology, finance, and management. Even if you are exploring options, attending helps you compare employers quickly, understand what skills are in demand, and identify the roles that best fit your goals for stability, schedule, compensation, and growth.
The best outcomes come from a simple plan. Treat this event like a set of first-round interviews.
Attendance is free for job seekers. Click Register Now to reserve your spot for the San Diego Job Fair on March 26, 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.
