Kinesiology Career Fair 2023

Kinesiology will host its 2023 career fair on Wedesday, February 15, from 3:00-6:00pm at the School of Kinesiology Building.

 

EMPLOYERS


Overview

The Kinesiology Career Fair is on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, from 3:00-6:00pm. Exhibitor set-up is 1:00-3:00pm. 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:


Registration

Register NOW for this year's fair via Handshake!

  • Already have a Handshake account? Log in to register for the Kinesiology Career Fair.
  • New to Handshake? Create a Handshake account. Once your Handshake user account is approved, you will be able to login and register for the fair.

Registration includes:

  • One complimentary parking voucher
  • One 4-foot table with 2 chairs
  • One tabletop sign with organization name
  • Wi-Fi
  • Exhibitor Lounge
  • Light refreshments

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from the University of Michigan Career Center with payment details.


Participation Fee

You can pay your participation fee via credit card, check, or shortcode*.

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

University of Michigan Tax ID: 38-6006309

*U-M Departments: Please transfer $50 via a journal entry into U056026, shortcode 425951 from a 40000 fund account. Once you have completed the journal, email Nancy Stock at nmstock@umich.edu with the journal number.

If you cannot make it to Ann Arbor for the career fair, we offer you the opportunity to send materials that will be included in the welcome bag and distributed to students at the career fair.


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.

Complimentary off-site parking will be 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, at alischus@umich.edu or Kelli Kearly, Sport Management Career Coordinator, at kkearly@umich.edu.

 

GRADUATE & UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS


Overview

The Kinesiology Career Fair is on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, from 3:00-6:00pm in the School of Kinesiology Building.

Industry professionals from major sport business, health 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.

The attire is business professional.


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

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.

Want to know who is coming? Log into your Handshake account and navigate to the Kinesiology Career Fair (LINK TBD).

  • Review the list of registered companies by selecting “View All Employers” on the left side of the screen.
  • Once there, you can browse the opportunities employers have posted by selecting “View Details” and filter using the categories on the left panel.

Please note: The listings included in Handshake are provided because of their potential interest to the Michigan 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

While some of our employers are more casual, your attire should be business professional. Options include:

  • Dress slacks or skirt
  • Button-up shirt and tie
  • Blouse
  • Suit jacket or blazer
  • Full business suit

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 KinesCareers@umich.edu.

 

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 (alischus@umich.edu) or Kelli Kearly (kkearly@umich.edu) to indicate your accommodation requirements.​