20^th Annual Commerce Career Day

On Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, U.Va. students will have the opportunity to network with more than 100 organizations during Commerce Career Day (CCD). More than 1,000 students attend Commerce Career Day each year.

As the first on-Grounds career fair open to all U.Va. students, CCD provides employers and students an advantageous networking opportunity before the onset of fall recruiting. For the first time, CCD will be held at the John Paul Jones Arena.

Career Fair

Company booths will be set up in John Paul Jones Arena from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Commerce Career Day to promote internship and full-time opportunities with U.Va. students. (Employers interested in establishing or enhancing their company presence on Grounds benefit tremendously by attending CCD!)

To receive an employer invitation for this year, please email Peggy Ehrenberg, Assistant Director for Employer Relations.

Panel Discussions

In addition to the career fair, panel discussions will be held in Rouss & Robertson Halls Thursday evening before CCD, allowing employers and students to converse on multiple industry- and career-related topics, such as the following:

• Advertising, consulting

• Corporate finance and accounting

• Information technology

• Investment banking

• Marketing

• Public accounting

• Careers off the beaten path

2008 Panel Discussion Agenda (click here to view agenda - check frequently, subject to change!)

Employers interested in participating in this year's panel discussions should contact Sarah Isham, Associate Director of Career Services.

Students, Network One-on-One with an Employer

Students can take advantage of the unique networking opportunity gained as a student host for CCD. This assistance contributes significantly to the success of this event.

2008 Searchable Database of Participating Organizations

Students will be able to search CCD participants and their employment opportunities by industry, position available (full-time versus internship), position location, and concentration/major of interest.

Students, Make the Most of Career Day

Ever wonder how to approach a potential employer or to best prepare for a career fair? This student handout will provide you with helpful suggestions for making the most of CCD or other career fairs. If you have additional questions, please email Sarah Isham, Associate Director of Commerce Career Services, or visit Commerce Career Services in Rouss Hall 407.

If you have questions regarding CCD please contact Mary Gentry, Director of Employer Relations.

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During panel discussions, students learn about career opportunities.


One-on-one interaction with representatives could lead to internship or full-time employment.


Students and employers discuss career opportunities at the company booths before the onset of on-Grounds interviewing.