Spring Business Career Fair Attracts More Than 1,200 Students

Photo by Grant Schol

More than 1,200 students attended the recent business career fair earlier this month, held bi-annually by the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the U of A.

The spring event attracted 151 companies from all over the country, as students mingled with a wide array of employers, from industry giants like Walmart, General Mills and PepsiCo to dynamic startups. Understanding the unique career aspirations of our students, employers in attendance offered roles that ranged from full-time and part-time to co-op and internship positions.

One of the most noteworthy advantages for students attending the fair is the streamlined interview and hiring process. Many companies schedule on-campus interviews the day after the fair, providing students with a unique chance to impress and secure job offers promptly. 

Walton College prepared students for success prior to the fair by offering resume reviews with industry experts, a workshop where students can practice their pitches with recruiters, a career fair pre-party and easy access to professional attire.

About the Sam M. Walton College of Business: Founded in 1926, the Sam M. Walton College of Business is AACSB-accredited and ranks among the top business schools in the nation. The Walton College is the largest college at the University of Arkansas, serving nearly 9,000 undergraduate, master's and doctoral students. The Walton College is recognized among U.S. News & World Report's 2023 "Best Business Schools," and its undergraduate supply chain management program was ranked No. 1 in North America by Gartner. The college's Master of Business Administration program was also ranked No. 11 for best return on investment by The Wall Street Journal. The Princeton Review ranked the college's graduate entrepreneurship program as one of the top in the country for the first time in the 2022-23 year. And in partnership with the Global Campus, the U of A's online business degree program ranked No. 12 nationally among 214 institutions by U.S. News in 2023.

About the University of Arkansas: As Arkansas' flagship institution, the U of A provides an internationally competitive education in more than 200 academic programs. Founded in 1871, the U of A contributes more than $2.2 billion to Arkansas’ economy through the teaching of new knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship and job development, discovery through research and creative activity while also providing training for professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the U of A among the few U.S. colleges and universities with the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the U of A among the top public universities in the nation. See how the U of A works to build a better world at Arkansas Research and Economic Development News.