Student Information Employer Information

The Department of Computer Science (CS) at the University of Houston (UH), in collaboration with the student organization, CougarCS, hosts a career fair each fall and spring. The Computer Science Career Fair is an avenue for current CS students and companies to connect and discuss rewarding opportunities such as internships, co-ops, and full-time positions.

Computer Science Career Fair - Spring 2017
Wednesday, February 8
10am -2pm
Student Center South (UC) – Houston Room (2nd floor)

Resume Reviews
Monday, February 6
11am-1pm (stop by anytime with your resume)
Philip Guthrie Hoffman Hall (PGH) - 5th Floor Hallway

For Students

Preparing for Career Fair

Resume Review - do you need assistance with preparing or editting your resume? Bring your printed resume to the 5th Floor of PGH on Monday, February 6 anytime from 11am-1pm to have your resume reviewed by a STEM Career Counselor. For additional assistance, refer to the UH Career Services resource page and/or schedule a one-on-one appointment with a Career Counselor through CougarPathway.

Prep Workshops - CougarCS, in partnership with a few companies, is hosting Career Fair Prep Workshops. Monitor the CougarCS website for updates and details.

Online Resources - University Career Services has online resources to help develop and improve your resume, as well as tips for preparing for the career fair.

Career Fair Details and Policies

All currently enrolled UH Computer Science students are encouraged to attend. Meet with any employer anytime between 10am-2pm.

A UH ID is required for entry.

Resumes – be sure to bring several copies of your professional resume.

Bag Policy - no backpacks will be permitted into the career fair. You will be able to store your bag in a separate room during check-in. The bag room will be monitored by a student volunteer.

Dress Code Policy - UH CS and CougarCS recommend dressing business professional. We adhere to the dress code policy outlined by UH Career Services. Students who fail to follow the dress code policy may be prohibited from entering the career fair until they are in compliance. A list of resources are available if you are in need of professional dress assistance.

Companies Attending

For Employers

Employer Registration Form

Why recruit UH Computer Science students? Our students represent a wide range of focuses. The top areas are:

• Biomedical Informatics and Imaging
• Database Systems
• Data Mining
• High Performance Computing
• Human Computer Interaction and Graphics
• Operating Systems and Networking
• Software Engineering
• Cybersecurity

Based on past attendance, we expect to connect you to over 300 Computer Science students.

Employer registration preferred deadline: February 1, 2017.

Employer Registration Form

Contact

If you have questions or need additional information regarding the career fair, contact Matthew Pariyothorn at mmpariyo@central.uh.edu.

If you are a student needing assistance with preparing for the career fair, utilize the resources on the UH Career Services website or contact the UH STEM Career Counselor, Caitlin MacNeil, at cmacneil@central.uh.edu or 713-743-5100.