Career Fairs 2025: Where HPM Will Be and How to Nail Your First Impression
HPM is gearing up to meet new faces, find new talent, and help start careers in construction management at college career fairs this spring.
If you’re a current student or soon-to-be graduate, you’re hoping to make great first impressions, learn about companies, and hopefully, land interviews for internships, co-ops, and permanent positions to start your career.
While career fairs and interviews can feel daunting, there are steps you can take to ensure you are prepared to network, talk about your skillsets, and walk away with new knowledge, connections, and opportunities.
Set yourself up for success
On the day of your career fair, or any job interview, make sure that you are taking steps before the interview to put yourself in the best position for success. Dress professionally, arrive early, and have any materials or examples of your projects and previous work ready to discuss.
Know your top choices
Take the time to do some research your top companies. Explore their websites, and get to know their projects, expertise, and any core values or mission statements that might be top priority for them. Being able to discuss these during your interviews will show that you’ve gone the extra mile and have a genuine interest in the company.
Show your ambition
When considering a candidate, experience and training are important factors for hiring managers, but it’s also important to show drive and willingness to continue the learning process after securing the role. This is especially true for companies involved in program management, where teamwork and people-driven services are the main offer to clients. Engage with your interviewer, ask questions, make eye contact, and display a positive attitude.
Ready to take the next step? We look forward to meeting you! Below is a full list of career fair stops we’ll be making this spring.
HPM Career Fair Stops
| School | Event | Date | Start Time | End Time |
| University of Alabama | Meet the Employer | 2/10/2025 | ||
| University of Alabama | Engineering Career Fair (T&E) | 2/11/2025 | 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Auburn University (Civil) | Civil Engineer Career Fair | 2/11/2025 | 5:30 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Auburn University (Civil) | ASCE Lunch-n-Learn | 2/11/2025 | 10:30 AM | 11:30 AM |
| Auburn University | Building Science Career Fair | 2/12/2025 | 10:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| Auburn University | BSCI Dinner | 2/12/2025 | 6:00PM | 8:00Pm |
| Texas A&M | Social Mixer | 2/19/2025 | 6:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Mississippi State University | Building Construction Science Career Fair | 2/20/2025 | 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Texas A&M | Construction Science Career Fair | 2/20/2025 | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Mississippi State University | Co-op Interview Day | 2/24/2025 | 8:30 AM | 4:30 PM |
| University of Alabama | Lunch and Learn – proposed | 2/25/2025 | 11:30 AM | 1:00 PM |
| University of Oklahoma | Construction Career Fair | 2/27/2025 | 3:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| University of Alabama | Co-op Networking Night | 3/3/2025 | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| University of Alabama | Co-op Interview Day | 3/4/2025 | 8:30 AM | 4:30 PM |
| Southern Miss | Construction Career Fair | 3/13/2025 | 1:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
Don’t see your school on the list? We still want to hear from you! Check out our careers page to explore open positions, and reach out to our recruiting team to learn more about connecting with HPM.
