Chicago Area Job Fair Nov. 19 at Sheraton Suites O'Hare in Rosemont

Name: Chicago Area Job Fair (Powered by ITServe Alliance) - Free for Job Seekers
Start: 2026-11-19T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-11-19T12:30:00-06:00
Location: Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare

ROSEMONT, IL — A free, in-person job fair lands on Mannheim Road next Thursday, November 19, when Catalyst Career Group brings its Chicago Area Job Fair to the Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare. Companies hiring across Chicagoland will be in the room from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and job seekers get in at no cost.

Two and a half hours, one hotel ballroom by O'Hare, and recruiters you can actually shake hands with.

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📍 Event at a Glance

Event	Chicago Area Job Fair (Powered by ITServe Alliance)
Date	Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time	10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location	Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare, 6501 Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
Cost	Free for job seekers
Format	In person, multiple employers
Registration	Job seeker sign-up linked from the official event page
Organizer	Catalyst Career Group, (815) 308-5426

Who Will Be Hiring at the Rosemont Job Fair

Here is the honest answer: nobody outside the organizer knows yet. Catalyst Career Group says it will post the list of attending companies and open positions on the event page about 48 hours before doors open, which puts the reveal around Tuesday, November 17. Bookmark that page and check it before you go.

What the organizer has said is that the fair brings together companies hiring in the Chicagoland area, face to face, with no charge for the people looking for work. The event is billed as powered by ITServe Alliance, a trade group of IT services companies, which may tilt part of the room toward tech. Catalyst hasn't said that, though, so don't assume it. Treat this as a general multi-employer fair until the roster says otherwise.

Why a Job Fair Near O'Hare Is Worth the Drive

Rosemont sits right next to the airport, close to the Kennedy and the Tri-State, and it is a busy work hub for the northwest side of Cook County. Hotels, convention business, logistics, airline support and corporate offices all cluster around O'Hare, and the employers who show up at a fair like this one often recruit for several sites across the suburbs and the city at once.

The bigger reason to go is simple. An online application lands in a pile. A short conversation with a recruiter, with your resume in their hand, gets remembered. In a 150-minute window, that is the whole advantage, so use it.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Check the roster first. When the company list goes up, pick your top three or four and look at their open roles the night before.
Bring printed resumes. More copies than you think you need. A recruiter can't hand your phone to a hiring manager.
Arrive early. The fair runs 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The first hour is when recruiters are freshest and lines are shortest.
Have a 30-second pitch. What you do, what you want next, and when you can start.
Ask about the next step. Get a name and an email so you can follow up within a day.
Questions about the event? Call Catalyst Career Group at (815) 308-5426.

Can't make Thursday? Catalyst also lists fairs in Tinley Park, Lombard and Arlington Heights in mid-December, and we'll cover those closer to the dates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Chicago Area Job Fair?

Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare, 6501 Mannheim Road, Rosemont, IL 60018.

Does it cost anything to attend?

No. Catalyst Career Group lists the fair as free for job seekers.

Which companies will be there?

The roster isn't out yet. The organizer says it will post attending companies and open positions on the event page about 48 hours before the fair.

Do I need to register?

The official event page links a job seeker sign-up. Registering is the safest bet, and it costs nothing.

Is this a virtual job fair?

No. The organizer describes it as a chance to meet live, in person, with companies hiring in the Chicagoland area.

What should I bring?

Printed resumes, a short pitch about your experience, and questions for the companies on the roster.

Get a Head Start Before Thursday

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