Montana State to host spring 2026 career fair

BOZEMAN - Montana State University students will connect with employers far and wide at the "Almost" Spring Career Fair starting Feb. 23. MSU Career Services will also provide preparatory sessions leading up to the fair.

The event allows MSU students of all ages to network with organizations in their field and interview for jobs or internships by the end of the fair. Approximately 185 employers will be represented at the fair in the Strand Union Building ballrooms on the MSU campus, including those from the Gallatin Valley and companies across the U.S. In the fall version of the event, 345 students engaged in job interviews.

"Whether you're a second-semester freshman or a graduating senior, career fairs provide a unique opportunity to connect directly with recruiters who have intentionally chosen Montana State for their hiring needs," said Elizabeth Feary, director of MSU Career Services. "These employers recognize the value of Bobcat talent. It's up to each student to take advantage of the moment - ask questions, shake hands, build connections and discover the internship or job that's right for them."

Faculty and staff are also welcome to attend the fair, which will be held in a new, two-day format this year.

To prepare for the career fair, attendees can review their resumes with a career coach and find a free professional outfit at the Bobcat Career Closet on campus. Drop-in session times are listed below.

Students can register and search for employers attending the career fair on Handshake. For more information, visit the Division of Student Success website.

Events leading up to the career fair and during the fair are listed below.

Tuesday, Feb. 10

• Hospitality industry spotlight: 3 to 6 p.m. in Norm Asbjornson Hall's Inspiration Hall. Students can participate in roundtable discussions and network with professionals in the hospitality and tourism industries.
• Career Power Hour: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the SUB, Room 177. Students can attend a drop-in resume review session, get help using the HireABobcat platform or take a professional headshot.

Friday, Feb. 13

• Career Power Hour: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the SUB, Room 177.

Tuesday, Feb. 17

• Career Power Hour: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the SUB, Room 177.

Wednesday, Feb. 18

• Prep the Student: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in SUB Ballroom A. Students can find a professional outfit at the Bobcat Career Closet and experience mock interviews, employer research, professional headshots and more.

Thursday, Feb. 19

• Resume drop-in session: 1 to 4 p.m. at the SUB's Union Market and AskUs Desk.

Friday, Feb. 20

• Career Power Hour: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the SUB, Room 177.

Monday, Feb. 23

• Resume drop-in session: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the SUB's Alumni Legacy Lounge.
• Agriculture and natural and life sciences networking session from 4 to 6 p.m. in SUB Ballroom A.

Tuesday, Feb. 24

• Veterans networking and coffee: 9 to 10 a.m. in the SUB ballrooms.
• Career fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the SUB ballrooms.
• Networking reception: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the SUB ballrooms.
• Business networking session: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the first floor of Jabs Hall.

Wednesday, Feb. 25

• Veterans networking and coffee: 9 to 10 a.m. in the SUB ballrooms.
• Engineering career fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the SUB ballrooms.
• Engineering and computer science networking session: 4 to 6 p.m. in the SUB ballrooms.

Thursday, Feb. 26

• Interviews: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the SUB ballrooms.