UPM Career Fair 2025
Career Fair organized by Universidad Politécnica de Madrid with students from IIT, UCHicago and Berkeley.
April 7th
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago
alumni.usa@upm.es
+1 (857) 207-7315
A unique career fair with access to more than 90 selected engineering students holding a working visa with a USA master and European MSc from a wide range of backgrounds:
Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence / Industrial Technology & Mgmt / Electrical Engineering / Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering / Finance / Information Technology & Mgmt / Civil, Architectural & Environmental
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How does it work?
- Company Requirements: Companies provide a list of key skills and qualifications they are seeking in potential candidates.
Deadline: Monday, March 21th (Registration closes) - Candidate Profiles: Candidates submit their resumes to the organizers.
- Matching Process: Based on the information provided by both candidates and companies, we will match candidates who meet your criteria.
Matched Candidates: Wednesday, March 26th (List of matched candidates sent to companies) - Interview Selection: Your recruitment team will choose which of the pre-selected candidates you are going to interview.
Deadline: Wednesday, April 2nd (Candidate selection closes) - Career Fair Day – April 7th: On the event day, your recruitment team will have the opportunity to interview these top candidates, assess their fit for your company and decide whether to move forward with the recruitment process.
Any questions? Contact us through alumni.usa@upm.es or
Tentative Structure
| 8:00 AM | Companies’ check-in* |
| 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Morning interviews** |
| 12:00 PM – 13:30 PM | Lunch*** |
| 12:30 PM – 13:30 PM | Welcome + Keynote speech By the Office of Labor, Social Security and Migrations. Embassy of Spain in Washington, DC. |
| 13:30 PM – 16:30 PM | Afternoon interviews** |
| 16:00 PM – 17:45 PM | Networking event |
* Coffee available during the morning
** 30min slots
*** Lunch boxes will be provided to take to welcome and keynote speeches
Company’s Participation Fee
The participation fee includes:
- Access to more than 90 selected engineers.
- Matching process to pair you with the most compatible students from this talent pool.
- Space for interviews and promotional display.
- Lunch.
- Networking session.
- Q&A about hiring Spanish Engineers
Payment methods
Payment by ACH transfer: $350
Contact us: alumni.usa@upm.es
Payment by Check: $350
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Payment by Card, PayPal, Venmo: $360
Payment WireTransfer: $375
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Venue
The 2024 UPM Carreer Fair will take place in the Herman Hall at the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago.
Accommodation
If you plan to make your room reservation with one of the following hotels, please use the links provided here since they include a corporate code discount under the Illinois Institute of Technolgy contract rate.
Hilton Garden Inn
123 East Cermak, Suite 300
Chicago IL 60616
312.791.1121
Hampton Inn
123 East Cermak, Suite 100
Chicago IL 60616
312.791.1121
Home2 Suites
123 East Cermak, Suite 200
Chicago IL 60616
312.791.1121
Otherwise, if you prefer to make a room reservation with one of the following hotels, please let us know before in order to check if you can get a discount.
HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON DOWNTOWN CHICAGO
40 E Grand Avenue
Chicago IL 60611
EUROSTARS MAGNIFICENT MILE
660 N State St
Chicago IL 60654
(312) 202-6000
AC Hotel Chicago Downtown
630 N. Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611
The Whitehall Hotel
105 East Delaware Place, Chicago IL 60611
HILTON CHICAGO
720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
MILLENIUM KNICKERBOCKER CHICAGO
163 E Walton Place, Chicago IL 60611
Past editions
Last year this event was a great success! 60 top UPM dual degree engineering students, 16 Companies and more than 100 personal interviews carefully organized in an event held April 9th of 2024 in Chicago at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). Honored to count with the support of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C. with the presence of the Office of Labor, Migration and Social Security in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, represented by Arantxa Herrero Merino, General Secretary, and José Ignacio Sánchez Ruiz, Office Technician, who gave the keynote speech on Social Protection for Spanish Citizens Abroad: with interesting tips for workers with careers straddling the US and Spain. The event ended with an open networking session attended by companies, students and IIT representatives. Here are some pictures from last year!
Thank you to our sponsors!
FAQ’s
Can students work in the U.S.?
Yes. As the candidates are in the STEM field and hold an F-1 visa, they are eligible to receive OPT/CPT permission, allowing them to work for at least 3 years in the U.S.
Do I need to sponsor the candidates?
No. Since they receive OPT permission, they can work in the U.S. for at least 3 years without any sponsorship.
How many people from each company can attend the fair?
Usually, there are 1 or 2 people from each company. If more people are needed, do not hesitate to ask, and we will do our best to make it possible.
Do we have a Booth in the fair?
The fair is oriented to do individual interviews to shortlisted candidates. Each Company have a large table where can put its information and it is around that table that the interviews are being held (see pictures from previous editions).
What types of student profiles are expected to attend the fair?
All our students hold a Spanish bachelor’s degree and a double-degree master’s, granting them both Spanish and American certifications. They are engineers with expertise across a wide range of disciplines, including: Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence / Industrial Technology & Mgmt / Electrical Engineering / Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering / Finance / Information Technology & Mgmt / Civil, Architectural & Environmental
If you’re looking for a specific profile not listed here, feel free to reach out to us (alumni.usa@upm.es) — we might have exactly what you need!
How are the candidates selected?
Candidate selection involves companies submitting profiles and job requirements, the organization compiling candidate lists based on these profiles, and companies then shortlisting candidates for interviews from the provided lists. This ensures an organized approach to the selection process.
Can I select the candidates to be interviewed?
Of course. Each Company will only interview the candidates that it have selected.
Can I conduct the interviews online?
Yes, you can conduct the interviews online. While we highly encourage in-person attendance to make the most of networking opportunities and meeting students face-to-face, we understand that traveling may not always be possible. If you’re unable to attend in person, please let us know, we will facilitate everything for you. However, please note that you won’t be able to access student information or conduct interviews before the fair date (April 7th); interviews can only take place the same day of the event or after.
