Kinesiology Career Fair

A crowd of kinesiology students mingles with vendors at last year's fair

Save the date! Kinesiology will host its 2025 career fair on Wedesday, February 19, from 2:00-5:00pm at the School of Kinesiology Building.

Registration information will be available in December.

 

EMPLOYERS

Overview

The Kinesiology Career Fair is on Wednesday, February 19, 2024, from 2:00-5:00pm. Exhibitor set-up is from noon-2:00pm. The fair will be held at the School of Kinesiology Building, located at 830 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109.

The U-M School of Kinesiology is an international leader in education and research in fitness, health and wellness, and sport management; our faculty are the "leaders and best" in each of their respective fields. Kinesiology undergraduate and graduate student attendees will be seeking employment, internship, volunteering, or job shadow opportunities. For more information about our school, please visit:

Location, Driving Directions, and Parking

The Kinesiology Career Fair will be held at the School of Kinesiology Building, located at 830 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109.

One complimentary off-site parking voucher will be provided at check-in. The parking voucher is to be used at the City of Ann Arbor’s Maynard St. parking structure, which is a four-minute walk from our building.

Additional information will be sent via email closer to the date.


Quick Links

Questions?

Contact Alicia Schuster, Career Development & Employer Relations Coordinator ([email protected]), or Kelli Kearly, Sport Management Outreach & Employer Engagement Manager ([email protected]).

 

GRADUATE & UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Overview

The Kinesiology Career Fair is on Wednesday, February 19, 2024, from 2:00-5:00pm in the School of Kinesiology Building.

Industry professionals from major sport business organizations, health science organizations, and graduate programs will be in attendance seeking students for employment, internships, volunteer, and job shadow opportunities.

Career fair prep sessions will be announced in early January. Last year's topics were:

  • Top-Notch Resumes
  • Making the Most of the Career Fair

Plan to bring multiple copies of your resume. Resume paper is available in the Career Development Center.
 

Registration

Registration is on-site on the third floor of the Kinesiology Building the day of the fair. Bring your MCard to expedite the registration process or have your student ID number easily accessible.


Interacting with Employers

View the list of 2024 Career Fair's attending employers 

The Kinesiology Career Fair is a great chance to network and share your skills, but you likely won’t leave the fair with a job or internship offer. Ask recruiters about the next steps in their recruiting process and stay connected with organizations of interest to you.

Please note: The listings included are provided because of their potential interest to the School of Kinesiology and U-M community. Inclusion of a listing does not imply the School of Kinesiology's endorsement of the particular external program or opportunity described.
 

What to Wear

Though business attire is preferred, students are encouraged to attend the career fair in between classes, and it is understood that casual attire is acceptable. Options include:

  • Dress slacks or skirt
  • Button-up shirt and tie
  • Blouse
  • Suit jacket or blazer
  • Full business suit
  • Please no ripped jeans, hoodies, shorts, or bare midriffs. Remember, you are representing Michigan!

Need help building your professional dress closet? The University Career Center offers a professional Clothes Closet. For more information, please visit careercenter.umich.edu/content/clothes-closet.


What to Bring

  • A practiced, polished, relevant professional pitch delivered with a welcoming, confident smile.
  • Multiple copies of your resume. Resume paper is available in the Kinesiology Career Development Center.
  • A folder for carrying your resumes and any informational materials from organizations.
  • A coat rack will be available; however, it is in your best interest to leave valuables (backpack, computer, etc.) at home.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

 

Accommodations

We want to ensure full and equitable participation at the Michigan Kinesiology Career Fair. If an accommodation would promote your full participation in this event, please contact Alicia Schuster ([email protected]) or Kelli Kearly ([email protected]) to indicate your accommodation requirements.​

A crowd of kinesiology students mingles with vendors at last year's fair