Long Beach Job Fair October 22: Sit-Down Interviews at the Marriott

LONG BEACH, CA — If you have ever sat through a job fair where all you got was a business card and a QR code, the Long Beach job fair on Thursday, October 22 works differently. Diversity Career Group sets up at the Long Beach Marriott on Airport Plaza Drive for two hours of sit-down interviews with hiring managers, and the door is open to entry-level candidates, new grads and experienced sales, IT, retail and customer service people alike.

Free, in person, walk-ins accepted, and short: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on a Thursday, right off the 405 near Long Beach Airport. Bring a stack of resumes and dress for an interview, because that is what you are walking into.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	Long Beach Job Fair & Career Fair, hosted by Diversity Career Group
Date	Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time	11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location	Long Beach Marriott, 4700 Airport Plaza Dr., Long Beach, CA 90815
Cost	Free to candidates
Format	In person, sit-down interviews with hiring managers
Registration	Through the official event page
Walk-ins	Yes, you can register at the event
Eligibility	Entry-level, recent college grads, and experienced sales, IT, retail and customer service professionals

Looking for the bigger public fair the week before? That is the Community Employment Day Career Fair on October 15 at The Grand. Different event, different day, different format.

🔥 Who They're Recruiting

Diversity Career Group has run in-person fairs since 1999, and its pitch has stayed the same: one-on-one interviews instead of a crowded lap around a ballroom. The organizer describes the employers as nationally recognized companies but has not published a list of who is coming to Long Beach. Do not show up expecting a specific brand.

What it has published is the type of candidate it wants, in four lanes: sales, IT, retail and customer service. If you have closed deals, handled a call queue, run a store floor or worked a help desk, you fit. New grads from Cal State Long Beach or Long Beach City College with no sales experience are explicitly welcome too, which makes this a rare fair where a first job is a realistic outcome.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

At least 12 printed resumes. You may sit with several hiring managers in two hours, and each one wants paper.
Professional dress is required. Not business casual. A suit or the closest thing you own.
Register ahead and print your ticket from the official page. Walk-up registration is allowed, but pre-registering gets you through the door faster.
Arrive at 11:30, not 1:15. A two-hour window goes fast, and interviews take time.

Questions about the day can go to Diversity Career Group at 949-518-3025.

🗺️ Getting There, and a Second Stop

The Marriott sits just off Lakewood Boulevard by Long Beach Airport, a quick hop from the 405 for anyone coming from Bixby Knolls, Lakewood, Los Altos or Signal Hill. Directly across the street, at 4811 Airport Plaza Dr., is the city's Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network Adult Career Services Center. Need resume help first? Same parking trip.

🔎 Start Searching Before You Go

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October 22 Long Beach Job Fair FAQ

Is the October 22 Long Beach job fair free?

Yes. Diversity Career Group states that its events are always free to candidates.

Can I just walk in?

Yes. The organizer says you can register at the event, though signing up in advance and printing your ticket is faster.

Which companies will be there?

The organizer has not published an employer list. It describes the recruiters as nationally recognized companies hiring for sales, customer service, retail and IT roles.

How is this different from the October 15 fair at The Grand?

October 15 is a four-hour community career fair with a wider mix of sectors, including healthcare and government. October 22 is a shorter, interview-style event focused on sales, service, retail and IT. Plenty of people should go to both.

Make the Interview Count

Two hours is not long, so do the groundwork now. Create a free LocalJobPage account to save searches and apply in a few clicks, and browse every job posted in Long Beach so you can follow up with the companies you meet.

Employers: recruiting sales or service staff in Long Beach? Post your jobs on LocalJobPage and reach the candidates getting ready for this fair.