
As you know, our spring Meet the Firms accounting career fair will be fully virtual (due to accounting busy season) and hosted on Tuesday, January 20th, between 4 and 8 pm CT. You will interact with prospective employers in a series of scheduled appointments using a video conferencing platform called
To participate in the event, you must first create your profile through the Career Fair + App (do not register through Handshake). Due to the timeline of meeting scheduling (outlined below the instructions), your profile must be created by Friday, January 9th.
- If you have previously used Career Fair +, you DO NOT need to create a new account, but you do need to upload a current resume.
鏝Below are the steps to create a CF+ Profile in the MOBILE APP. Accounts can also be created on the .鏝
- Download the app on your phone (available in the App Store and Play).
- Open the app; select "allow notifications" to get important event updates leading up to the VMTF. On the "Select Role" screen, choose "STUDENT/CANDIDATE" and hit "CONTINUE."
- On the next screen, type "Auburn University" into the search bar and select it.
- Next, select "Spring 2026 Meet the Firms - Virtual Accounting Career Fair" as your event.
- Choose "My Interactions" from the bottom bar and hit the "CREATE ACCOUNT" button.
- Complete the required fields ensuring accuracy. This information will be visible to any employer you schedule to meet.
- On the resume upload step (CRITICAL PART OF YOUR PROFILE!), select the "SEND RESUME/CV UPLOAD MAGIC LINK" button to receive an email that enables you to upload your resume from a computer. Upload your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting. You can replace the document with newer versions leading up to the event.*
- for a video demonstration on the mobile app.
With your CF+ account, you can navigate the list of registered employers via the mobile or desktop app. Star favorite employers/make notes - this will be useful info as you book appointments. They cannot see this on your profile.
NOTE: There is a FILTER option available for a variety of fields INCLUDING LOCATION.
The BAP GTA recorded a VMTF training (will be emailed to you) and the scheduling window for your video-based conversations with employers will open on 1/13 (and run through the duration of the event). Look for more emails surrounding these topics soon.
Before anything else, preparation is the key to success. -Alexander Graham Bell
鰹VMTF Resources:
Degrees & Programs
Faculty & Staff
Career Development
Recruiters & Industry