San Jose Job Fairs

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

Next Job Fair

San Jose Job Fair March 12, 2026

Thursday, March 12, 2026
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Pacific Time (PT)

Virtual Job Fair

San Jose, California USA

Limited space available. Early registration recommended.

Upcoming San Jose Job Fairs

Browse the upcoming San Jose job fairs above and select the date that best fits your schedule. Each listing includes the date, time (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PT), and confirms that the event is an online virtual job fair serving the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area.

Why Attend a San Jose Job Fair with Best Hire Career Fairs

The San Jose metro area combines world-leading tech with a diverse mix of supporting industries. BLS and state data show strong employment across: information and technology, professional and business services, manufacturing, education and health services, trade/transportation/utilities, leisure and hospitality, and government.

At the same time, the region is adjusting to tech sector slowdowns and periodic layoffs, even as long-term demand remains high for tech, engineering, healthcare, logistics, and other roles. That combination means opportunity but also real competition. When you only apply online, your résumé can easily be one of hundreds. Our virtual San Jose job fairs help you stand out by putting you directly in front of employers who are actively hiring now.

Talk Directly with Hiring Managers

Instead of sending your résumé into an ATS and hoping for a response, you log in and have live text or video conversations with recruiters and hiring managers. You can ask questions, get immediate feedback, and explain how your experience aligns with their open roles whether in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, semiconductors, AI and data, healthcare, finance, operations, or public sector work.

Meet Multiple Employers in One Event

In a single session, you can visit multiple virtual employer booths. Compare roles, compensation, benefits, remote/hybrid policies, tech stacks, and advancement paths all without commuting on 101, 280, or 880.

Discover Opportunities You Might Not See

Many organizations use virtual fairs to highlight new, priority, or less-publicized roles, especially in semiconductors, hardware, life sciences, AI/ML, healthcare, logistics, and back-office operations. Attending live gives you early access and the chance to make a strong impression before positions are widely posted.

Speed Up Your Job Search

Because you are interacting with hiring teams in real time, you can move from “first contact” to “next step” much faster. Many candidates leave with interviews scheduled, follow-up calls planned, or clear timelines for next steps after the event.

How Our San Jose Job Fairs Work

We keep the process straightforward so you can focus on strong conversations and follow through.

Register Online

Choose the San Jose 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, login instructions, and preparation tips.

Prepare For The Event

Before event day:

Update your résumé and have a PDF ready to upload or share.
Test your internet connection, webcam, and microphone.
Set up in a quiet, well-lit space with a neutral background if you plan to join video chats.
Practice a brief introduction about your experience and what you are looking for.

Check In at the Event

On event day:

Log in a few minutes early using the link from your confirmation email.
Review the list of participating employers and prioritize your top choices.
Join text or video chats in each virtual booth, introduce yourself, and share your résumé or LinkedIn profile.
Ask about open positions, key skills they value, hiring timelines, and next steps.

Interview & Follow Up

Many employers conduct quick screening interviews during the event. If there is a strong match, they may schedule a longer follow up shortly after. After the fair, send thank you messages, connect on LinkedIn where appropriate, and complete any online applications the recruiters request.

Who Should Attend Our San Jose Career Fairs?

Our San Jose virtual job fairs are designed for a wide range of job seekers, from first-time job hunters and recent grads to experienced professionals in technology, hardware, manufacturing, finance, healthcare, logistics, education, and more.

Recent graduates & entry-level candidates

The region is home to institutions such as San José State University, Santa Clara University, local community colleges, and nearby universities in the broader Bay Area. Employers routinely hire for internships, entry-level roles, and rotational programs in software, hardware, analytics, operations, biotech, healthcare support, and customer success.

If you’re finishing school or recently graduated, a virtual job fair is a smart way to explore opportunities and understand what Silicon Valley employers expect from early-career talent.

Technology, Software & IT Professionals

San Jose is at the core of Silicon Valley’s technology engine, combining major platform companies with an extensive network of mid-sized firms and startups. If you work in:

Software engineering or QA
DevOps, SRE, or cloud infrastructure
Cybersecurity or network engineering
Data science, machine learning, or analytics
IT support, help desk, or systems administration

Our San Jose job fairs connect you with employers who need those skills today.

Hardware, Semiconductors & Advanced Manufacturing

Silicon Valley’s name comes from its deep history in semiconductors and hardware, and that ecosystem remains a key part of the San Jose economy—spanning chip design and fabrication, advanced manufacturing, robotics, and specialized R&D. If you are an engineer, technician, production specialist, quality professional, or operations lead, a virtual fair lets you reach multiple employers across these advanced industries at once.

Life Sciences, Biotech & Healthcare

The broader region hosts a growing life sciences and med-tech cluster, along with hospitals, clinics, and health systems serving a large and diverse population. If you are a researcher, lab tech, nurse, medical assistant, therapist, behavioral health worker, or medical office staff, our San Jose job fairs help you connect with both clinical and non-clinical employers.

Finance, Business Services & Corporate Functions

Professional and business services, consulting, engineering, legal, marketing, HR, and corporate operations, along with financial activities are major components of the local economy. If you have experience in accounting, HR, operations, project management, banking, insurance, or back office support, you’ll find strong opportunities at our San Jose events.

Logistics, Trade & Support Roles

San Jose’s industrial and logistics network supports tech manufacturing, regional distribution, and support services. Employers often hire logistics coordinators, warehouse staff, drivers, facilities and maintenance professionals, and field support roles via job fairs.

Government, Education & Nonprofit

The region’s cities, counties, school districts, and nonprofits employ thousands of people in administration, education, social services, and community development. Job fairs are a convenient way to learn about public-sector and mission-driven roles.

Career Changers

If you are ready to move from one field into another such as from retail or hospitality into customer success, project coordination, IT support, healthcare support, or operations, meeting multiple employers in one virtual event helps you understand how your skills transfer and what training might help you pivot.

Top Industries Hiring at San Jose Job Fairs

San Jose’s economy includes a broad mix of high value sectors that frequently hire through job fairs and virtual events:

Information & Technology

Software, cloud, AI, data, and digital platforms, anchored by major tech firms and a dense startup ecosystem.

Manufacturing, Semiconductors & Hardware

Advanced manufacturing, chip design and fabrication, robotics, and specialized R&D.

Professional & Business Services

Consulting, engineering, corporate services, and technical support functions.

Education & Health Services

Schools, higher education, hospitals, clinics, and community health providers.

Trade, Transportation & Utilities

Distribution, logistics, and utilities supporting manufacturing and population growth.

Leisure & Hospitality

Hotels, food services, and entertainment that support both business and leisure travel.

Government & Public Sector

Local government, transit agencies, and public services.

At our San Jose job fairs, you can expect employers hiring for roles such as:

Software engineers, developers, QA, DevOps/SRE, and data professionals
IT support, help desk, network/cloud admins, and cybersecurity analysts
Hardware engineers, semiconductor process techs, manufacturing and quality staff
Nurses, medical assistants, therapists, lab techs, and medical office staff
Bank and financial operations staff, analysts, and customer service reps
Logistics coordinators, warehouse associates, drivers, and facilities staff
Administrative assistants, HR coordinators, project managers, and office support

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

San Jose Job Market Overview

Recent economic summaries for the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara metro show:

About 1.14 million total nonfarm jobs as of late 2025, with only a slight year-over-year decline, reflecting a mature but still high-value regional economy.
Very high wage levels, with average hourly earnings around $58 versus approximately $33 nationally.
Employment concentrated in information/tech, professional and business services, manufacturing (including semiconductors), education and health services, trade/transport/utilities, leisure and hospitality, and government.

For job seekers, that means:

High-value opportunities in technology, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, professional services, and life sciences.
Continued demand in healthcare, education, logistics, and public services.
Openings at multiple levels, from entry-level roles in support and operations to highly specialized technical and leadership positions.

Our San Jose virtual 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 San Jose Job Fairs

Exhibiting at a Best Hire Career Fairs virtual event is one of the most efficient ways to meet qualified candidates from across San Jose and the broader Silicon Valley region.

Meet a high volume of motivated job seekers in a single virtual session.
Showcase your brand, teams, culture, and open roles via digital booths, live chat, and video.
Fill positions across technology, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, finance, professional services, life sciences, healthcare, logistics, education, and public sector.
Build a regional talent pipeline you can tap for current and future openings.

Interested in exhibiting at an upcoming San Jose job fair?

Employers who Hire at our San Jose Job Fairs

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San Jose Job Fair Location

Because all San Jose events listed are currently virtual, there is no physical venue to travel to. Instead:

Events run online from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Pacific Time).
You can join from anywhere with a stable internet connection.
Recruiters and job seekers connect in virtual booths via text and video.
Jobs featured are focused on San Jose and the broader Silicon Valley region, including remote and hybrid options where available.

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

Exact event date and time
Login and platform access details
Any special instructions about uploading résumés or joining specific sessions

San Jose Neighborhoods & Areas We Serve

Our San Jose virtual job fairs welcome job seekers and employers from across the region, including:

San Jose
Downtown
North San Jose
Berryessa
Alum Rock
Evergreen
Willow Glen
Cambrian
Almaden
Santa Clara
Sunnyvale
Cupertino
Los Gatos
Mountain View
Palo Alto
Milpitas
Fremont
Morgan Hill
Gilroy & South County

Because events are virtual, you can join from anywhere in California or beyond while still connecting with San Jose area employers and roles.

Frequently Asked Questions – San Jose Job Fairs

What is a San Jose job fair?

A San Jose job fair is a virtual hiring event where multiple employers from the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara region come together online to meet with job seekers, share information about open positions, accept résumés, and identify candidates for interviews and offers.

Are all San Jose events virtual?

Yes. All San Jose events currently listed on this page are virtual job fairs, held online from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with employers hiring for roles in San Jose and the broader Silicon Valley area.

Do I need to live in San Jose to attend?

No. While the jobs featured focus on San Jose and the surrounding region, you can attend from anywhere with a reliable internet connection. Many employers also hire for remote and hybrid roles, depending on the position.

Do I need to register in advance?

Yes, advance registration is strongly recommended. It ensures you receive the event access link, reminders, and any updates about participating employers or schedule changes.

How much does it cost to attend as a job seeker?

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

What should I prepare for a virtual job fair?

A current résumé (PDF is ideal)
A short professional summary or “elevator pitch”
A quiet, well-lit space and tested internet connection
A headset or earbuds for clear audio
A list of target employers and thoughtful questions for each

Are interviews conducted during the virtual event?

Often, yes. Many employers conduct quick screening interviews via chat or video during the fair. If there is a strong match, they may schedule a longer follow-up interview shortly after.

What kinds of employers attend?

You will typically see employers from technology, semiconductors and hardware, advanced manufacturing, finance, professional and business services, life sciences, healthcare, logistics, education, and public sector, with opportunities ranging from entry-level to senior technical and leadership roles.