Name: Chicago Veterans Job Fair
Start: 2024-10-17T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-10-17T20:00:00.000Z

Why attend our career fair?

4-7	Expected interviews per organization
2	Expected job offers by each organization
~9K	Jobs available with attending organizations on the job board

22 Registered Exhibitors

Corporate Sponsors

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Featured Exhibitors

All Exhibitors

ABF Freight System Inc

Airstreams Renewables, Inc.

Altec Industries (231 Jobs)

Argonne National Laboratory (149 Jobs)

Brandenburg Industrial Service Company

Carmeuse Americas (90 Jobs)

Chicago Transit Authority (37 Jobs)

Elevance Health (89 Jobs)

Eli Lilly and Company (387 Jobs)

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Legacy Restoration, LLC

Love's Travel Stops (5446 Jobs)

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (272 Jobs)

Naval Facilities Engineering Command (12 Jobs)

PNC Bank (2102 Jobs)

Rush Enterprises, Inc. (530 Jobs)

The Entrepreneur's Source (1 Jobs)

ULTA

USAA (173 Jobs)

United Airlines (149 Jobs)

University of Notre Dame

Vizient (93 Jobs)

Our events average over 50 exhibitors, and the list is not final until the day of the event. Check back regularly for additions.

Upcoming Job Fair Information

Venue Information

Chicago, IL 60605

Parking Information

Event Prep Resources

Craft Your 30-Second Elevator Pitch

Read how to here.

Live Webinars: Resume Essentials

Get actionable tips and live feedback.

Before the Event

Complete your RecruitMilitary profile
Upload your resume to your RecruitMilitary profile
Research the exhibitors and open jobs
Review the venue information
Read the in-person event FAQ
Share this opportunity with others

Event Success Tips

Be Prepared: Charge your phone and practice your elevator pitch.
Keep an Open Mind: You never know which company has the perfect job for you.
Work the Room: Stop by every booth and share your QR code with every organization.
Rule of 3: Get at least three company follow-ups.
Apply as You Network: Apply to open positions while you network with recruiters.
Smile: Be confident. You've got this!

“

This job fair has a wide variety of employers who value veterans and what they can bring to the table, and who are specifically looking to hire prior military personnel.

”

Tampa -- Retail recruiter

Frequently Asked Questions

A RecruitMilitary Job Fair is an event where job seekers with military experience can meet with recruiters from local and national companies. These events are free for U.S veterans, military spouses, transitioning military, and members of the Guard and Reserve.

RecruitMilitary's events are enhanced job fairs or career fairs with various types of exhibitors.

Employers
Franchisors
Educational institutions
Veterans' associations and service agencies
Government agencies

Expect to build your network, make new professional contacts, and discover job leads. These job fairs are the perfect time to practice your elevator pitch and interact with representatives from all kinds of companies.

Build out your RecruitMilitary profile to be as complete as possible. This is the information employers can see to know if you are the right fit for their organization. Visit our resource page with Expanded Event FAQs.

For the most part, you will share your RecruitMilitary profile via QR code that is accessible in your RecruitMilitary account. As mentioned above, make sure to complete your RecruitMilitary profile by filling in all possible fields and uploading your resume. If you do not have a resume, our system can help you build one to share with exhibitors at the event.

Please note: many government agencies are required to collect paper resumes. We recommend bringing a couple of physical resumes, just in case!