Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 | 8 AM - 3 PM | CoRec Black & Gold Gyms
EXPO Prep Night
Resume Reviews — Have your resume reviewed by a PESC member or company representative! It may be helpful to bring a printed copy of your resume for the best feedback. For additional resume help, you can schedule a CCO Quick Chat appointment via BoilerConnect (10-15 minute conversations, Monday-Friday from 1pm-4pm) or check out the CCO handbook with resume samples.
LinkedIn Profile Reviews — Have your linked in profile reviewed by PESC members and learn how to optimize your profile to stand out online! If you would like to have your profile reviewed, please bring your own laptop.
Elevator Pitch Practice — Rehearse your elevator pitch with PESC members and get advice on how to make your pitch stand out!
Navigating the Fair — Speak with PESC members about how to use the Career Fair Plus app, where to find companies you’ve scheduled appointments with on the day of the fair, and any other questions you have about EXPO.
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 | 6 - 9 PM | Stewart Center
Indianapolis Prep Night
Check back later or email pescexpo@purdue.edu for more information!
EXPO Seminars
In-Person: Monday, February 2nd | 3:30 - 8:30 PM | Stewart Center
Seminars are a great chance to learn about companies you’re interested in, connect with company representatives before the fair, and get a leg up in the recruitment process.
Indianapolis Bus Schedules
Buses for EXPO Seminars, on February 2nd, will be available via the Purdue Campus Connect Shuttle Service, at the following times:
Buses for the In-Person Fair, February 3rd, will also be available. Please refer to the schedules below.
CareerFair+ Information
Whether you’re attending in-person or virtually, you’ll want to download the Career Fair Plus App, which provides you with the best fair experience by keeping you informed of details surrounding the event. You can download the Career Fair Plus App or access it on the web through your browser.
(Note: account should be made with Purdue email)
Virtual Fair Information
The 2026 EXPO virtual fair will take place on Wednesday, February 4th via Career Fair Plus. Be sure to download the Career Fair Plus app to stay up-to date on all virtual information and attend the fair!
EXPO Scholarship
Funded by contributions from companies participating in PESC's EXPO career fair, the EXPO Scholarship provides students attending the spring EXPO with an opportunity to be recognized for their dedication to advancing their careers and gaining valuable experiences.
Students apply for the Industrial Scholarship during the semester prior to the applicable career fair. Please note that applications are judged anonymously, so aside from your name and PUID, ensure your submission does not include any identifying details.
Frequently Asked Questions
We hope to see you at EXPO!
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The EXPO Career Fair will be held at the France A. Cordova Recreational Sports Center.
Address: 355 N Martin Jischke Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906 -
A complete list of companies attending the fair can be found the on the CareerFair+ app. To be directed to the page, click on the links in the CF+ section above.
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Career Fair Plus is a virtual platform that serves as an easy way to view important information regarding EXPO. Be sure to create an account with your Purdue email and download the app before the fair! Using Career Fair Plus, you will be able to quickly view a full list of companies attending the fair, their booth assignments, the fair map, and more. Career Fair Plus is also used to attend virtual seminars ahead of the fair. Additionally, the platform can be used to sign up for time slots to speak to companies that are taking appointments (commonly referred to as the ‘skip the line’ feature).
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This year during the EXPO career fair, companies may choose one or both student interaction options: walk-up or appointments. If a company is taking walk-ups, an interested student may simply approach the booth and speak to a recruiter. If the company is taking appointments, the student may schedule a 10-minute time slot prior to the start of the fair, and then approach the booth at their designated time. Please note: some companies have opted for both walk-ups and appointments. This may mean that for part of the day, the recruiters will only speak to students who have appointments and for the rest of the fair they will take walk-ups.
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In late January, time slots for companies that are accepting appointments will be made available through Career Fair Plus. Log into the app with your Purdue email and select the time slots you would like. NOTE: not every company takes appointments! If you log into Career Fair Plus once appointment reservations have opened and do not see appointment options for a company, it means that that company is ONLY taking walk-ups!
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Each company is assigned a table number and section corresponding to a color on the fair map. Their booth assignment will be available on Career Fair Plus, where a map of the fair is viewable.