Career Fairs & Networking Events

Career Networking Night

At this event, you’ll be able to network with representatives from dozens of potential employers. Companies attending Career Networking Night are looking specifically for business students. Take advantage of this chance to leave a strong impression—and to identify organizations where you might want to intern or work.

WSU Career Expo

Held in both the fall and spring, this university-wide career fair is scheduled the day after Career Networking Night. More than 100 recruiters from industry-leading organizations come to campus to recruit students. The WSU Career Expo is held at Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum.

The Burtenshaw Hospitality Career Night

If you’re majoring or minoring in hospitality business management, be sure to attend this exclusive hospitality-company recruitment exhibition. The event hosts hospitality companies from all over the country. Held each spring on the WSU Pullman campus, it’s the perfect opportunity to connect with potential employers for a summer job or career-track position. Jerry and Angelina Burtenshaw have graciously provided funding to create this event. 

All students are welcome to attend. Professional dress is required.

Employers: Registration Opens Soon

Networking Events

Accounting

Meet the Firms

Get to know representatives from accounting firms in an open forum during fall semester. You can gather information and talk informally with industry professionals. Dress code is dressy business casual.

Beta Alpha Psi Banquet

Throw on your best business professional outfit and join the members of Beta Alpha Psi for an evening of good food and great networking. An RSVP and a small fee is required to attend. Watch for details on the Beta Alpha Psi website.

Beta Alpha Psi meetings

Beta Alpha Psi meets on Wednesday evenings. Each meeting features presentations by accounting firms, professional development activities, or required community service activities. For evenings with professional speakers, business casual dress is recommended. For more information, please contact Darcie Bagott at 509-335-5766 or darcie.bagott@wsu.edu.

Hospitality Business Management

Hospitality Company Previews

Find out what it’s like to work for companies in the hospitality management industry. During these events, you can hear hour-long presentations about career opportunities in various segments of the industry. Evening Career Preview sessions are held in both the fall and spring semesters. Find out more by visiting the School for Hospitality Business Management office in Todd Hall 342.

Finance and Management Science

Finance Professionals Night

Future finance professionals learn about what it takes to build a rewarding career in the finance industry from a panel of alumni and business professionals who share career experiences and tips for success during Finance Professionals Night, an annual networking event. For more information, please contact the Department of Finance and Management Science at 509-335-8727 or whidbee@wsu.edu.

Read about career tips from finance professionals here.

Insurance Industry Professionals Night

A panel of speakers representing different areas in risk management and insurance discuss their jobs, provide career advice to students, and answer questions. For more information, please contact the Department of Finance and Management Science at 509-335-5632 or email mjmcnam@wsu.edu.

Management, Information Systems, and Entrepreneurship

MIS Alumni Networking Event

This relaxed evening of wine tasting at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery in Woodinville brings together alumni, faculty, undergraduates, and MBA students from the Department of Management, Information Systems, and Entrepreneurship. If you’re among the department’s top students aged 21 and over, you may be invited to attend the reception. There, you’ll have the chance to introduce yourself to alumni—professionals who could help you launch your career. You’ll spend the evening networking and sharing stories about WSU experiences. Business casual dress is recommended. This annual event is traditionally held in March on the Friday before spring break. It is hosted and organized by the MIS advisory board.