San Diego Job Fair October 15: Free Hiring Event in Mission Valley
Published: September 18, 2026 | By LocalJobPage Team
SAN DIEGO, CA — A free San Diego job fair is coming to Mission Valley on Thursday, October 15, when Best Hire Career Fairs sets up at the DoubleTree by Hilton on Hazard Center Drive for three hours of face time with recruiters. Admission costs nothing, the organizer says many employers run quick screening interviews right at the booth, and the hotel sits a short walk from a Green Line trolley stop.
One hotel, three hours, recruiters from healthcare, defense, tech, logistics and hospitality. Register ahead and bring a stack of resumes.
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📍 At a Glance
| Event | San Diego Job Fair, hosted by Best Hire Career Fairs |
| Date | Thursday, October 15, 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Location | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego, Mission Valley, 7450 Hazard Center Dr., San Diego, CA 92108 |
| Cost | Free for job seekers |
| Format | In person |
| Registration | Recommended; space is limited |
| Eligibility | Open to all job seekers |
🔥 Who's Recruiting at the Mission Valley Fair
Best Hire runs its San Diego fairs out of the same Mission Valley hotel several times a year, and the format is simple: employer tables, a three-hour window, and recruiters who want to meet people in person. The organizer says the San Diego events draw employers from healthcare, life sciences, professional services, technology, defense and government, finance, logistics, hospitality and retail.
Logos on the organizer's San Diego page include the Port of San Diego, Spectrum, Grameen America, the Cardiovascular Institute of San Diego, California Miramar University, the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. Treat that as a preview, not a promise. The final exhibitor list for October 15 has not been published, and these rosters shift right up to the day of the event. No headcount has been announced, so walk in expecting conversations and screening interviews, not a guaranteed offer.
Full details and registration are on the official Best Hire event page.
📋 How to Show Up Ready
- Register this week. The organizer recommends signing up early because space is limited, and parking details arrive in the confirmation email.
- Print more resumes than you think you need. Ten copies is a reasonable floor for a room this size.
- Dress for an interview. Business or business casual, because a screening conversation can start the moment you reach a table.
- Write names down. A pen and notepad, or your phone, for every recruiter you talk to. The follow-up email the same evening is where most fair leads turn into interviews.
- Get there early. Mission Valley traffic on I-8 and SR-163 around lunch is its own obstacle. The trolley's Hazard Center stop takes that off the table.
Two More San Diego Hiring Events Before It
If mid-October is too long to wait, two earlier events are worth a look. Different events, different days, different crowds.
Jobtoberfest, Wednesday, October 7, Balboa Park. A free public job fair open to everyone. We covered the details in our Jobtoberfest guide.
DAV and RecruitMilitary San Diego Veterans Job Fair, Thursday, October 1. Built for veterans, transitioning service members, Guard and Reserve members and military spouses. The listings we checked disagree on the venue details, so confirm the location and hours on the RecruitMilitary event page before you go, or call RecruitMilitary at (859) 441-7300.
🔎 Start Your San Diego Job Search Now
The best fair prep is knowing who is already hiring. Apply to a few of these this week and you will walk in with something specific to talk about.
Start here:
- Port of San Diego jobs
- Spectrum jobs in San Diego
- Medical assistant jobs
- Customer service jobs
- Sales jobs
- Hotel and hospitality jobs
- Security officer jobs
- Warehouse and logistics jobs
- Administrative assistant jobs
San Diego Job Fair FAQ
When and where is the October San Diego job fair?
Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego, Mission Valley, 7450 Hazard Center Dr., San Diego, CA 92108.
Does it cost anything to attend?
No. The organizer says admission is free for job seekers. Employers pay to exhibit.
Do I need to register?
Registration is recommended because space is limited. Sign up on the organizer's event page, and watch your inbox for the confirmation with parking information.
Which employers will be there?
The organizer's San Diego page shows logos including the Port of San Diego, Spectrum, the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy, but the final October 15 list has not been published and can change up to the day of the event.
Will there be interviews on site?
Often, according to the organizer. Many employers run short screening interviews at their tables, so dress professionally and be ready to talk about your experience.
Get Ahead of the Line
Create a free LocalJobPage account to get alerts when new San Diego openings post, then browse every current listing so you know which tables you want to hit first.
Employers: Post your San Diego openings on LocalJobPage and reach local candidates directly.
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Four weeks out, just off Friars Road in the shadow of Hazard Center. Register now, print the resumes, and take the trolley.
