Tampa Job Fairs

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

Next Tampa Job Fair

Tampa Job Fair

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Eastern Time (ET)

Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore

700 North Westshore Blvd
Tampa, FL 33609

Register Now

Limited space available. Early registration recommended.

Upcoming Tampa Job Fairs

Browse the upcoming Tampa job fairs above and select the date that best fits your schedule. Each event listing includes the date, time, and confirmation details for our Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore location.

Feb11

JOB FAIR

Tampa Job Fair – February 11, 2026

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST

Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore - 700 North Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609

Apr29

JOB FAIR

Tampa Job Fair – April 29, 2026

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST

Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore - 700 North Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609

Jul23

JOB FAIR

Tampa Job Fair – July 23, 2026

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST

Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore - 700 North Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609

Oct8

JOB FAIR

Tampa Job Fair – October 8, 2026

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST

Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore - 700 North Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609

Dec10

JOB FAIR

Tampa Job Fair – December 10, 2026

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST

Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore - 700 North Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609

Why Attend a Tampa Job Fair with Best Hire Career Fairs

Tampa offers plenty of opportunity—but it is also competitive. When you are only applying online, your résumé can easily get buried. Our in-person Tampa job fairs help you stand out by getting you directly in front of hiring decision-makers.

Here’s what makes our Tampa events stand out:

Talk Directly with Hiring Managers

Instead of sending your résumé into a portal and hoping for a response, you can walk up to employer tables, introduce yourself, and have real conversations with people who can move you forward. You can ask questions, learn more about each role, and show why you are a strong fit.

Meet Multiple Employers at Once

In just a few hours at Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore, you can speak with several employers from different industries. You save time by comparing roles, benefits, schedules, culture, and growth paths in one place, instead of scheduling separate interviews all over the city.

Discover Opportunities

Many employers bring new, urgent, or less-advertised openings directly to the job fair—especially in customer service, healthcare, hospitality, finance, and logistics. Showing up in person helps you hear about these roles early and make a strong first impression.

Speed Up Your Job Search

Because you’re meeting hiring teams face-to-face, you can move from “first contact” to “next steps” quickly. Many job seekers leave with interviews scheduled, and some move into the formal hiring process shortly after attending the fair.

How Our Tampa Job Fairs Work

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

Register Online

Pick your preferred Tampa job fair date at the top of this page and complete the quick registration form. You’ll receive a confirmation email with event details, reminders, and tips that help you get ready.

Check In at the Event

On event day:

Arrive at Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore, 700 North Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609.
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 who to visit first.

Visit Employers

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

Introduce yourself and give a short overview of your background and goals.
Ask about current openings, qualifications, training, pay, schedules, and advancement.
Hand over your résumé and collect business cards or contact information from recruiters.

Interview & Follow Up

Some employers will conduct quick interviews or screening conversations on the spot. If there’s a strong match, they may schedule a longer interview after the fair. Afterward, send thank-you messages, connect on LinkedIn where appropriate, and complete any requested online applications.

Who Should Attend Our Tampa Career Fairs?

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

Students & Recent Graduates

If you’re finishing school or recently graduated, a Tampa job fair is a great way to see what’s available locally in healthcare, finance, customer service, hospitality, logistics, and office roles. You can understand what employers look for and start building your network before or shortly after graduation.

Experienced professionals

If you’re ready for a change—better pay, more responsibility, a new industry, or a better work culture—our events bring together employers who are actively hiring for professional roles in healthcare, finance, insurance, logistics, business services, and more.

Call Center, Customer Service & Hospitality Talent

Tampa has strong demand for people who excel in customer interactions. If you have experience in call centers, front desk, hospitality, retail, or service roles, a job fair is an efficient way to find employers who value those skills and have multiple openings to fill.

Skilled & Hands-On Workers

From logistics and transportation to maintenance, warehouse operations, and facility support, many Tampa employers need reliable, hands-on talent. Our job fairs often include companies looking for people who enjoy practical work and keeping operations running smoothly.

Career Changers

Thinking about moving from one field to another—such as retail to office admin, hospitality to customer support, or warehouse work to logistics coordination? Meeting multiple employers in person helps you see which skills transfer well and what additional training or certifications could help you make the transition.

Top Industries Hiring at Tampa Job Fairs

At our Tampa job fairs, you may find employers hiring for roles in:

Healthcare & Medical Offices

Hospitals, clinics, and medical practices hiring medical assistants, patient support, reception, billing and coding, and administrative staff.

Finance, Insurance & Banking

Financial institutions and insurance providers hiring customer service reps, account support, claims, collections, and back-office operations roles.

Call Centers & Customer Service

Contact centers and service organizations recruiting representatives for inbound and outbound calls, chat support, and customer success roles.

Hospitality, Tourism & Events

Hotels, resorts, attractions, and event-related employers hiring guest services, front desk, food and beverage, and supervisory roles.

Retail & Sales

Retailers and sales-driven organizations looking for sales associates, store staff, and customer-facing team members.

Logistics, Transportation & Warehouse

Companies involved in shipping, distribution, and transportation hiring drivers, warehouse associates, dispatchers, and logistics coordinators.

Office, Administrative & Professional Services

Businesses across industries hiring for administrative assistants, office coordinators, HR support, operations, and entry-level professional roles.

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

Tampa Job Market Overview

The Tampa Bay area continues to attract employers and residents thanks to its growing business base, strong service industries, and quality of life. For job seekers, this means:

Plenty of entry-level opportunities in customer service, hospitality, retail, and support roles.
Professional roles in healthcare, finance, insurance, logistics, and business services.
Opportunities for progression if you are looking to build a long-term career in the region.

Our Tampa job fairs connect you directly with employers across this landscape so you can see where your skills fit and get your job search moving faster.

Employers: Hire at Our Tampa Job Fairs

Exhibiting at a Best Hire Career Fairs event is one of the most efficient ways to meet qualified candidates from across Tampa and the broader metro area.

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 healthcare, finance, call centers, hospitality, retail, logistics, and business services.
Build a local talent pipeline you can tap for current and future openings.

Interested in exhibiting at an upcoming Tampa job fair?

Employers who Hire at our Tampa Job Fairs

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Tampa Job Fair Location

All of our Tampa job fairs are held at the same convenient, centrally located venue in the Westshore business district:

Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore
700 North Westshore Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33609

This location is easy to reach from across the Tampa Bay region, with nearby highways, airport access, hotels, shopping, and dining. Parking and arrival details will be included 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.

Tampa Neighborhoods & Areas We Serve

Our Tampa job fairs welcome job seekers and employers from across the city and surrounding communities, including:

Westshore
International Plaza area
Downtown Tampa
Channel District
Ybor City
Seminole Heights
New Tampa
North Tampa
Brandon
Riverview
Valrico
Clearwater
St. Petersburg
Tampa Bay area

Whether you live in the city or commute from surrounding suburbs, our Tampa job fairs at Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore are designed to be accessible and worth the trip.

Frequently Asked Questions - Tampa Job Fairs

What is a Tampa job fair?

A Tampa job fair is an in-person hiring event where multiple employers from across the city and region come together at Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore to meet with job seekers, share information about open positions, accept résumés, and identify candidates for interviews and offers.

Are all Tampa events in person?

Yes. All of our Tampa job fairs are in-person events hosted at Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore, 700 North Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609.

Do I need to register in advance?

Yes, advance registration is strongly recommended. It helps us manage capacity, keep you updated with event information, and allows employers to anticipate how many job seekers will attend. Walk-ins may be allowed if space permits, but events can fill quickly.

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

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

What should I bring?

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

What should I wear?

Dress in professional or sharp business-casual attire, similar to what you’d wear to a job interview. First impressions matter, especially at in-person events.

Are interviews conducted on the spot?

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 formal interview shortly after the event—or begin the hiring process quickly.

What kinds of employers attend?

You’ll typically find employers from healthcare and medical offices, finance and insurance, call centers and customer service, hospitality and tourism, retail, logistics and transportation, and office and administrative services—with roles ranging from entry-level to management.

Are Boston job fairs suitable for recent graduates and entry-level candidates?

Yes. Recent college graduates, trade school grads, and entry-level candidates are encouraged to attend. Many employers come to our Boston job fairs specifically looking for candidates who are early in their careers and ready to learn and grow.

How can employers participate as exhibitors?

Employers who want to recruit at our Boston job fairs can reserve exhibitor space by contacting us directly. Call our team or complete the employer inquiry form on this site to learn about pricing, sponsorship options, and multi-city packages.

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