LSU Career Expo
LSU's Career Expo connects students and alumni of all majors with various employers from across the country to form valuable career connections through a day of networking. Be sure to also consider attending the networking receptions related to this event; the Business Networking Reception and the Engineering Networking Reception.
Event Information
Date: February 7, 2023
Time: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Pete Maravich Assembly Center, LSU Baton Rouge campus
View Registered Employers in Handshake
Thank You to our Career Expo Event Sponsor!
ALDI | Consolidated Grain and Barge Co. | Daigrepont & Brian APAC | Entergy | International Paper
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Read our Sponsorship Information below!
Student and Alumni Event Information
Career Expo events are open to current students of LSU System campuses and alumni from the Baton Rouge campus. Pre-registration is not required.
Preparing for the Event
Building your network is a never-ending experience, and you can't start too early. The more people you know, the more opportunities you will have. Events like Career Expo are great opportunities for you to practice networking and see what a recruiting event is like before the pressure is on to secure an internship or job in the future.
Drop-In Hours for Resume Critiques and Career Expo Prep
- Get your resume prepared for the expo by downloading a resume template then drop by for some tips. Our coaches can also help you learn how to approach employers and have a great experience at Career Expos.
Career Expo Prep Workshops and Group Appointments
- Get tips on networking while learning how to make the most of the largest recruiting event of the semester, Career Expo.
- Practice your elevator pitch using our guide and template. This is the quick intro you will share with employers when first meeting them at Career Expo events.
- View the employers attending and their job openings in Handshake. Draft questions you have about companies and opportunities. Then, read up on the mission statement of the company, services or products they provide, and any industry trends. With this information your questions and elevator pitch will be sure to impress! If possible, apply to any jobs you are interested in before Expo.
- Job Seekers: Consider bringing a few copies of your resume. Not all employers will be able to take a copy for HR reasons, but some may be open to it. Build your resume using our online resources and templates.
Business casual attire is strongly recommended, students seeking jobs or internships may benefit from wearing business professional attire.
Be sure to also consider attending the networking receptions related to this event; the Business Networking Reception and the Engineering Networking Reception.
Employer Information
Employers who register later than two weeks prior to the event (including sponsors and/or employer partners) will not be featured on the student handout, as we will have already submitted these items to be printed.
Registration is required and early registration is encouraged!
Employers who register later than two weeks prior to the event (including sponsors and/or employer partners) will not be featured on the student handout, as we will have already submitted these items to be printed.
How to register:
Registration is completed through Handshake. Not a Handshake user yet? Create your free account today!
Please note: Payment instructions will be sent to you via email within one week of your registration submission. Questions? Contact Courtney Edwards at courtney@lsu.edu.
Please review the Expo Employer Event Information Packet for details and deadlines.
Expo Employer Event Information Packet
- Please review the LSU Recruiting Policies and Guidelines.
- Please review the Event Cancellation, No Show, Inclement Weather and Technology Policy
- View top tips for recruitment success in our Employer Recruitment Guide.
- Pop up banners and signage are permitted if they fit within a 6-foot table display area. Your area is not sectioned off by pipe and drape. Your display items must fit ON TOP of your 6-foot table and will not interfere with neighboring tables/table spaces. Displays that interfere with neighboring tables will be removed and not allowed in the fair. Please note this space requirement will be strictly enforced.
- Name tags will be printed on site, and we do not need recruiter names in advance.
- Non-Coca-Cola beverage giveaways and balloons are not allowed at this event.
- Balloons are not allowed in the PMAC.
Business Entity Registration Fee: $675
Non-Profit/Government Entity Registration Fee: $375
Louisiana State University Entity Registration Fee: $200
Event Sponsorship
Elevate student awareness of your organization and hiring opportunities while improving students’ experiences through event sponsorship!
Career Expo Event Sponsor Options
Career Fair Placement Benefits:
- Your organization’s booth(s) is located in a Preferred Placement on the event floor, based on high student traffic areas and event space availability. Placement is at the discretion of the LSU Olinde Career Center.
Student Promotion Benefits:
- Your organization is promoted as an Event Sponsor on the Career Expo event web page, Handshake Career Expo student and employer event pages, and in all student and employer emails promoting Career Expo.
- Your organization is recognized during Career Expo as an Event Sponsor on the jumbotron screen above the event floor, in the student event packet, and is pictured and tagged in an @LSUCareerCenter social media post related to the event.
Student Promotion Benefits:
- Your organization is promoted as an Event Sponsor on the Career Expo event web page, Handshake Career Expo student and employer event pages, and in all student and employer emails promoting Career Expo.
- Your organization is recognized during Career Expo as an Event Sponsor on the jumbotron screen above the event floor, in the student event packet, and is pictured and tagged in an @LSUCareerCenter social media post related to the event.
Your sponsorship of a Student Lounge gives students a place to take a deep breath, practice their elevator pitch, and do any last-minute research prior to making a connection with you out on the event floor. The student lounge would be conveniently located in a room in the PMAC and offers student refreshments.
Benefits of sponsorship include:
- Your organization is promoted as Student Lounge Sponsor on the Career Expo event web page, Handshake Career Expo student event page, and in all student emails promoting Career Expo.
- Your organization is recognized during Career Expo on the jumbotron screen above the event floor, signage in the Student Lounge, directional signage on the event floor, and in the student event packet.
- Your organization is promoted as Student Lounge Sponsor in an @LSUCareerCenter social media post related to the event.