Philadelphia Job Fair Sept. 24 on City Avenue: Employers, Interviews and What to Bring

Published: September 15, 2026 | By LocalJobPage Team

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Nine days from now, a hotel ballroom on the city's western edge turns into a hiring floor. Best Hire Career Fairs brings its fall Philadelphia job fair to the Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue on Thursday, September 24, with employers in health care, education, finance, logistics, sales and the military set up to meet job seekers face to face from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Free to attend, three hours long, and on the City Avenue line between Wynnefield and Bala Cynwyd. Register ahead, bring paper resumes, and plan on a short interview at the table.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	Philadelphia Job Fair, Best Hire Career Fairs
Date	Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time	11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location	Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue, 4100 Presidential Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Cost	Free for job seekers
Format	In person
Registration	Register on the organizer's site
Walk-ins	Possible if space allows; registration recommended

💼 Who's on the Employer List

The organizer's event page currently shows these employers: Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha, Catch, Child Care Careers, New York Life Insurance, PTTI, Renewal by Andersen, the U.S. Army, CADES and Dignity Memorial.

That is a wide spread. You have a North Philadelphia community nonprofit, an early-education staffing firm, an insurance company, a home-improvement brand, a funeral and cemetery network, a disability-services provider and an Army recruiting table. The organizer groups its hiring into health care, education and training, finance and professional services, technology and office support, logistics and transportation, manufacturing, and hospitality, retail and customer service.

Two honest caveats. Employer rosters at these fairs change right up to the morning of the event, so the list above is a snapshot, not a promise. And no employer has published a headcount or a specific set of openings for this fair. Look up the companies that interest you before you go and have a question ready for each one.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

The organizer says many employers run short screening interviews right at the table, so treat the day like a string of first-round interviews rather than a browse. Online registration is required and early sign-up is recommended because space is limited. Walk-ins may get in if there's room, but that's not guaranteed. Parking details go out in the confirmation email, one more reason to register.

Several printed resumes. Bring more than you think you'll need.
Your work history on paper, with dates and references, so you can fill out an application on the spot.
A 30-second introduction covering what you do, what you want next and when you can start.
A notepad for names, next steps and follow-up emails.
Professional or sharp business-casual clothes. That's the organizer's own dress guidance.

Getting there: the hotel sits just off City Avenue near the Schuylkill Expressway, which makes it an easy drive from Manayunk, Roxborough, West Philly and the Main Line. Arrive close to 11:00 AM. Recruiters are freshest early, and the room thins out toward 2:00 PM.

🔎 Start Searching Before You Walk In

The best job-fair conversations start with "I already applied for your opening." Spend an evening this week matching your experience to live Philadelphia postings in the same fields these employers hire for, then bring the job titles with you.

Start here:

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Philadelphia job fair?

Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue, 4100 Presidential Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19131.

Does it cost anything?

No. The organizer says admission is free for job seekers.

Do I need to register?

Yes. The organizer asks job seekers to register online and recommends doing it early. Walk-ins may be admitted if space allows.

Will there be interviews on site?

Often, yes. The organizer says many employers use the fair for short screening interviews, so come prepared to talk about your experience.

Which companies will be there?

The event page lists Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha, Catch, Child Care Careers, New York Life Insurance, PTTI, Renewal by Andersen, the U.S. Army, CADES and Dignity Memorial. Rosters can change, so check the event page again the day before.

Is there another one if I can't make it?

The organizer has its next Philadelphia fair listed for Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at the same hotel. Confirm the details on its site as that date gets closer.

Don't Wait for September 24 to Get Noticed

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