The inaugural XVAITA Job Fair is scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026 in San José—bringing career-minded people and hiring teams into prepared, purposeful conversations with a touch of Halloween humor and seasonal warmth. The proposed main fair runs 1:15–5:00 p.m. Pacific, subject to venue confirmation.
October 17, 2026San José≈ 250 planned capacity10–15 employer target
EVENT STATUSOctober 17 date confirmed
PROPOSED MAIN FAIR · PACIFIC1:15–5:00 p.m. · Venue TBA
ACTION NOWRegister priority interest
October spirit · Professional purpose
New introductions can be scary. Let’s make them easier.
Our October edition brings a playful Halloween-season personality to a purposeful professional gathering. Think warm introductions, a little wit, and space to be yourself while talking seriously about what comes next.
University and community-college students, graduate students, recent graduates, experienced professionals, and career changers are all welcome to express interest. Exploring the future job market? You belong in the conversation too.
Bring your curiosity.
A thoughtful question is a good opening line. You don’t need to have your whole career figured out.
Keep the substance.
Prepare your introduction, résumé or portfolio, and questions about roles. Recruiting conversations remain the heart of the fair.
Make it your own.
Enjoy the seasonal spirit at your comfort level. The theme creates a welcome; it is not a requirement to participate.
Specific seasonal activities and attire guidance will be announced with confirmed venue arrangements. No costumes, entertainment, or additional programming are currently promised.
Provisional program · Pacific time
An afternoon built for substance.
Employer & candidate conversations
Planned main fair: discuss roles, demonstrate relevant work, and establish appropriate next steps.
Optional employer-arranged interviews
A proposed follow-up window, dependent on participating employers and venue arrangements. Interviews are not guaranteed.
October 17 is confirmed by the organizer. All hours are provisional; the venue, access arrangements, final program, and participating employers are not yet confirmed. Please wait for final logistics before making travel commitments.
Focused by design.
XVAITA is building a professionally managed fair around the quality of interaction—not anonymous résumé collection or unverified employer claims. Event details will be published as venue, operational, and employer commitments are finalized.
≈ 250Planned attendee capacity
10–15Target employers
Oct. 17Saturday launch date
Priority interest is open. Joining does not purchase a ticket or guarantee admission. It places you first in line for confirmed event and registration announcements.
Who it is built for
Ambition at more than one career stage.
Career starters
Students, recent graduates, and early-career candidates preparing to enter the market.
Skilled professionals
Experienced talent exploring a stronger role, employer, industry, or professional network.
Career pivoters
People translating existing strengths into a new function, sector, or California opportunity.
Returning talent
Candidates re-entering the workforce who value preparation and direct professional contact.
Candidate pathway
Know what happens next.
01
Join priority
Share your contact information and choose job-fair, membership, or combined updates.
OPEN NOW
02
Review confirmed details
Receive date, venue, eligibility, employer, registration, accessibility, and event-policy information as approved.
FORTHCOMING
03
Register and prepare
Complete registration when it opens and use the published guidance to arrive ready.
AFTER CONFIRMATION
04
Participate and follow through
Use the event structure responsibly and pursue appropriate next steps directly with employers.
EVENT PHASE
Experience standard
What XVAITA is designing toward.
A clear schedule, arrival process, and venue guidance
Participating-employer information only as organizations confirm
Preparation guidance that supports professional conversations
An accessible, organized environment for candidate-employer interaction
Transparent registration, attendance, and event policies before enrollment
A defined post-event communication path where appropriate
Questions, answered clearly
Before you join.
Are the date, hours, and venue confirmed?
October 17, 2026 is confirmed. The proposed main fair is 1:15–5:00 p.m. Pacific, with an optional employer-arranged interview window from 5:00–6:00 p.m. Hours remain provisional and the San José venue is not confirmed.
Is this a Halloween party or a recruiting event?
This is a professional job fair with a Halloween-season theme. Career conversations, preparation, and useful introductions remain the focus. Seasonal participation is optional; specific activities and attire guidance await venue confirmation.
Can I express interest if I am still studying or not actively job hunting?
Yes. Students, graduates, career changers, and people exploring future opportunities are welcome to register interest. Final attendance requirements and capacity will be published before registration opens.
Are any employers confirmed?
Participating organizations will be named only after permission and confirmation. XVAITA does not imply employer endorsement or participation before then.
Does joining the First 100 guarantee admission?
No. It provides priority notice. Registration requirements, capacity, and admission policies will be published before registration opens.
Does attendance guarantee an interview or job?
No. Employers retain complete control over recruiting and hiring decisions. XVAITA organizes access and preparation; it does not guarantee outcomes.
First 100
Start your free priority RSVP.
Register your interest for October 17 and receive confirmed timing, venue, registration, employer announcements, and preparation guidance first.