Career Fair

Connecting Dedicated Students with Top Hospitality Talent

Hospitality Leadership at Missouri State University invites you to attend our Fall 2026 Career Fair events.

These events connect leading hospitality organizations with students seeking full-time, internship, and cooperative education opportunities.

Recruiting Options:

We offer flexible participation options to meet your hiring needs.

In-Person Hospitality Career Fair

Thursday, October 29, 2026
Missouri State University – Plaster Student Union (PSU) Ballroom
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST
$300

This on-campus event provides direct access to hospitality students in a high-energy recruiting environment. Employers are encouraged to engage students through interactive demonstrations that showcase hospitality skills, such as:

Bartending flair demonstrations
Ice sculpting
Napkin folding
Casino-style games
Mini golf
Towel art

Virtual Hospitality Career Fair

Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Hosted on Handshake
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST
$200

Connect with students through virtual group and 1:1 sessions designed for flexibility and accessibility.

In-Person and Virtual Package

$300

Participate in both events to maximize your reach and connect with students across formats.

Why Participate

Engage with some of the strongest emerging hospitality talent in the Midwest while participating in a recruiting experience designed to be both effective and engaging.

We appreciate your support of our program and look forward to welcoming you this fall.