QUEEN'S CAREERS FAIRS
INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYERS
The flagship Careers fairs at Queen’s remain the most popular and effective way to engage with top student and graduate talent directly on campus, offering maximum exposure for your brand and opportunities.
Taking place in our prestigious venues at the heart of the campus, the flagship muti-disciplinary fairs attract a wide range of students, and are an ideal opportunity for organisations, with multiple recruitment requirements to connect with potential new hires.
Hear from some of our employers about their Queen’s Fair experiences
Northern Ireland Graduate Recruitment Fair
Where Talent Meets Opportunity!
The Northern Ireland Graduate Recruitment Fair is back for 2026.
The Fair will be held on Tuesday 02 June 2025 from 11am - 3pm at Ulster University's Belfast campus, ground floor.
Each year the Fair is held in partnership with Ulster University and Queen’s University Belfast.
The NI Grad Fair is a great opportunity for you to raise awareness of your organisation, advertise opportunities and connect in-person with talented NI graduates across one day.
Please note that space at the NI Graduate Recruitment Fair is limited and spaces will be allocated based on the following conditions.
- Employers will have graduate opportunities with 2026 start dates on offer.
- Employers will have graduate opportunities advertised on Ulster University & Queens University careers platforms and remain open for application until after 2nd June.
In the event of over subscription, those organisations meeting the above criteria will be allocated on a 'first come' basis.
Employer registration deadline is 4pm on Thursday 16 April.
Employers can find out more and express an interest in attending through the NI Grad Fair website here before 4pm on 16 April 2026.
Autumn Careers Fair
Our next Autumn Careers Fair will take place in October 2026 in the Whitla, South Dining and Mandela Halls for Queen's students who would like to connect with employers offering graduate, placement or internship opportunities.
More details will be announced closer to the time.
MAXIMIZING IMPACT AT OUR FAIRS
From completion of your booking form to the interactions your team have on fair day, every student touch point is an opportunity to attract new talent to your company.
Each Careers Fair has its own promotional area on MyFuture, our online recruitment management portal. Students can view employer profiles and connected job opportunities, either online or through the MyFuture app, helping them to identify who to visit on the day.
Making the most of your fair profile, is just as important, as the branding and merch on your physical stall, when it comes to creating the right impression.
TOP TIPS FOR MAKING AN IMPACT AT FAIRS:
- Book early – the fairs sell out within a few weeks of release
- Take time to personalise your employer fair profile – add images and videos to stand out
- Add your live job vacancies to MyFuture – ensuring they are linked to your Fair profile
- Prepare your fair team - everyone on your stand should be able to talk knowledgeably about your recruitment practices
- Make the most of your stall space – be attractive, be inviting and be accessible
- Have a call to action ready to share with student visitors