Skip the cold application. Come meet hiring managers face-to-face, talk to current employees, ask the questions that don't fit in a job posting, and find out if a career with the city is right for you.
Every hiring department in one room. 40+ open positions, on-the-spot interviews, free professional headshots, resume help.
22 departments, 40+ openings, on-the-spot interviews, free headshots and resume coaching. Drop in any time between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Tour the police department, meet officers from patrol, K-9, and detective units, learn about the hiring process. Highly recommended before applying.
HR team and current employees answer your questions about benefits, work culture, advancement, work-life balance. Bring your questions or submit in advance.
Tour the firehouse, watch a live skills demo, and interview the same day if you're qualified. Bring resume, ID, and dress to participate in a small physical demo.
Targeted at recent grads and career-changers under 30. Hear from current employees who started in the last 5 years across departments. Networking + appetizers.
Step-by-step walkthrough of the city's online application system, what hiring managers actually look for, and common interview questions. Spanish translation on screen.
Skilled trade positions: heavy equipment operators, water/sewer techs, electricians, mechanics. Free tour of the DPW yard. CDL training program info.
Tour the police department, meet officers from patrol, K-9, and detective units, learn about the hiring process. Recurring biweekly event.
Hiring fair specifically for transitioning service members and veterans. Partnerships with Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs and Hire Heroes USA. Priority interviews.
Our hiring events aren't just brochures and handshakes. Recruiters take notes on who they meet, and at on-the-spot hiring days, people actually walk out with conditional offers. A little prep separates serious candidates from casual browsers.
Bring 5–10 copies of your resume printed (yes, paper still matters). Look up open positions in advance — recruiters love when you can say "I'm interested in JOB-2026-058." Dress at least one notch above what you'd normally wear.
What does career growth look like in your department? What's the hardest part of the job? What kind of person succeeds here? Skip "what's the salary" — that's on the posting.
Within 48 hours, email the recruiter you spoke with. Reference something specific from your conversation. Mention which position you're applying to and attach your resume again. This is what most people skip.