Kinesiology Career Fair

Kinesiology is canceling the 2025 career fair scheduled for February 19. Future career events to be announced.

EMPLOYERS

Overview

The fair will be held at the School of Kinesiology Building, located at 830 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109. Kinesiology undergraduate and graduate student attendees will be seeking employment, internship, volunteering, or job shadow opportunities.

Registration and Participation Fee

Registration includes:

  • Exhibitor set-up from noon-2:00 p.m.
  • One complimentary parking voucher
  • One 4-foot table with 2 chairs
  • One tabletop sign with organization name
  • Wi-Fi
  • Exhibitor Lounge
  • Light refreshments

You can pay your participation fee via credit card, check, or shortcode via the registration button above.

  • For-profit organizations: $100 for up to 2 representatives
  • Non-profit/government organizations: $50 for up to 2 representatives
  • Additional representatives: $25 per person

University of Michigan Tax ID: 38-6006309

Please note: University of Michigan units will need to pay with a 40000 fund account shortcode.
 

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.

As on many large campuses, parking is challenging and extremely limited. Whenever possible, we strongly suggest the use of rideshare services (e.g. Uber, Lyft, Taxi).

We recommend parking at the Maynard Parking Structure, located at 324 Maynard St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104. It's a four-minute walk to the Kinesiology Building.

Your registration includes one complimentary parking voucher per employer, which you will receive at check-in.
 

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GRADUATE & UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Overview

The Kinesiology Career Fair scheduled for February 19, 2025 is canceled. A new date will be announced.

Industry professionals from 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

All Kines students are invited to:

Elevator Pitch Mastery: Your Guide to Success
Wednesday, February 12
5:00-6:00 p.m.
SKB 2600

Get ready to shine at the Kinesiology Career Fair! Prepare for our career fair – as well as any career fairs you may attend. Hear from the School of Kinesiology career staff about how to create your elevator pitch and make yourself marketable.

RSVP for Elevator Pitch Mastery: Your Guide to Success
 

Career Fair Registration

Students do not need to register for the Kinesiology Career Fair. Bring your MCard to expedite the check-in process or have your student ID number easily accessible.
 

Interacting with 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

Business casual to business professional attire is highly encouraged. 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!

If you plan to drop in between classes, khaki or dress pants with a Michigan polo or blouse is acceptable.

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 from Kinesiology Career Development, located in the Office of Student Affairs (suite 2300).
  • A folder for carrying your resumes and any informational materials from organizations.

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 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.​