Employer career fair information

We invite you to participate in the Ilitch School of Business Career Fairs at Wayne State University. These events present a unique opportunity to engage with our diverse and talented pool of business students, many of whom are preparing to enter the workforce with fresh perspectives and cutting-edge skills. Your company will gain direct access to these emerging professionals and enhance your brand visibility within our academic community by attending. We believe your participation will be mutually beneficial, allowing you to identify and recruit top candidates for internships, co-op programs and full-time positions. 

The Ilitch School Fall '24 Business Career Fair was held October 2, 2024 with nearly 800 students in attendance. 

We look forward to welcoming you to campus for the upcoming Winter 2025 Ilitch School Career Fair to help you connect with the future business leaders.

Instructions to register

WSU partners with Handshake to coordinate seamless campus recruiting services, including career fairs, job postings, events, student referrals, employer communication and data collection. 

Employers must have a free core or Talent Engagement Handshake account to register for this fair. Please log in or create a Handshake account and connect with Wayne State University to recruit students from the Mike Ilitch School of Business. 

Once you have established a Handshake recruiting account, please follow these step-by-step Employer Career Fair Registration Instructions to attend the Ilitch School Business Career Fairs.

Benefits of attending our career fair

1. Access to Emerging Talent: Connect with a diverse pool of highly motivated business students and recent graduates who bring fresh perspectives and up-to-date knowledge.

2. Brand Visibility: Increase your company's visibility on campus, enhance your reputation among future business professionals, and position your brand as an employer of choice.

3. Efficient Recruitment: Meet a large number of potential business candidates in one day, streamlining your hiring process for internships, co-op programs, and full-time positions.

4. Tailored Hiring: Through direct interactions, identify business candidates who are a perfect fit for your company's culture and specific job openings.

5. Engage with Academic Leaders: Build relationships with business faculty and staff, creating opportunities for future collaboration on research, projects, or customized training programs.

6. Competitive Edge: Stay ahead in the talent market by gaining early access to top business students before they graduate, securing top talent before your competitors do.

By participating, employers can effectively meet their recruitment needs while investing in the next generation of business leaders.

The Mike Ilitch School of Business has a distinguished history of preparing leaders to excel in a wide range of industries. Consistently recognized by Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report as a best business school in the U.S., its more than 40,000 business alumni can be found throughout Southeast Michigan and around the world, developing innovative entrepreneurial ventures, managing multinational corporations, and making a difference in nonprofit and government agencies. It is fully accredited by AACSB International and focuses on the following disciplines: 

• Bachelor of Arts/Science in Business Administration majoring in:
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Global Supply Chain
  • Technology, Information Systems and Analytics (TISA)
  • Management
  • Marketing
• Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting
• Graduate Certificate in Business
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Science in Accounting
• Master of Science in Finance
• Master of Science in Data Science and Business Analytics
• Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
• Executive Master of Science in Automotive Supply Chain Management
• Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration (J.D./M.B.A.)
• Ph.D. in Business Administration