Dallas Career Fair October 8: Free Sit-Down Interviews in Farmers Branch

Published: September 18, 2026 | By LocalJobPage Team

FARMERS BRANCH, TX — The September hiring rush in Dallas County wraps up at Gilley's on the 30th, but the next free career fair is already on the calendar. On Thursday, October 8, Diversity Career Group brings its Dallas career fair back to the DoubleTree in Farmers Branch for two hours of sit-down interviews with recruiters hiring in sales, customer service, health care, IT, logistics and more.

One free, in-person career fair, Thursday, October 8, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM on Luna Road in Farmers Branch. Short window, real interviews, professional dress required.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	Dallas Career Fair (Sales, Professional & Diversity Career Fair)
Date	Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time	11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Central
Location	DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dallas – Farmers Branch, 11611 Luna Road, Farmers Branch, TX 75234
Cost	Free for job seekers
Format	In person only
Registration	Free online registration recommended; on-site registration available
Eligibility	Open to all job seekers, entry level through experienced

💼 Who's Recruiting at the Farmers Branch Career Fair

Diversity Career Group has run this fair out of the same Farmers Branch hotel several times a year, and the October date is the last one it has scheduled for 2026. The DoubleTree sits a short drive from both I-35E and LBJ Freeway, within easy reach of Carrollton, Addison, Irving and Far North Dallas. The format is different from a ballroom walk-through: the pitch is sit-down interviews with hiring decision makers, not a handshake and a brochure.

The employer roster had not been published as of this writing. The organizer's listing describes local and nationally known companies hiring across sales, customer service, health care, financial services, insurance, telecommunications, logistics, IT, government, retail and management. It is aimed at entry-level candidates and recent college grads as well as experienced professionals, so a new grad from UT Dallas and a ten-year sales manager from Las Colinas are both in the target audience.

What that list does not include is worth saying plainly: this is an office, sales and professional fair. If you are hunting warehouse, forklift or construction work, the fairs aimed at those trades are a better use of your morning.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Professional dress is required. Not business casual. Suit or the closest thing you have to one.
Bring at least 12 copies of your resume. That is the organizer's number, not ours.
Register ahead. It is free through the Diversity Career Group event page, and on-site registration is also available if you decide that morning.
Arrive early. The whole event runs two hours. Get there close to 11:30 AM.
Apply online that evening. The organizer tells candidates to finish each company's application promptly after the fair.

📅 More Dallas Hiring Events This Fall

If October 8 does not fit your week, there is still time to catch the end of the September calendar, including the DoubleTree Market Center fair on September 24 and the You're Hired Job Fest at Gilley's on September 30. Different events, different days, different crowds. Our September Dallas job fairs guide has the details. Best Hire Career Fairs has also announced a return to the Market Center DoubleTree on Thursday, November 12.

🔎 Start Searching Before You Go

Walk into a sit-down interview already knowing who is hiring in your field. Search the roles this fair is built around and bring a short target list.

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Questions About the October 8 Career Fair

Is the Farmers Branch career fair free?

Yes. There is no charge for job seekers, either to register or to attend.

Do I have to register in advance?

It is recommended but not required. Registering online is free, and the organizer also accepts on-site registration the day of the fair.

Which companies will be there?

The employer list had not been published as of this writing. The organizer describes a mix of local and national employers hiring in sales, customer service, health care, financial services, insurance, IT, logistics, government and retail. Check the event page the week of the fair.

Is this fair open to recent graduates?

Yes. The organizer specifically invites entry-level candidates and recent college graduates, along with experienced professionals.

Get Found Before and After October 8

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