Walk-In Interviews: 4 Oakland Hiring Events May–June 2026

Published May 23, 2026 | By Anthony at LocalJobPage Team

🗓️ At a Glance

May 27: CGBC 2026 Green Building Career Fair — free, in-person at Wurster Hall, UC Berkeley
May 28: Oakland Career Fair — in-person at Hilton Oakland
June 1: Oakland Entry-Level Virtual Job Fair, free, online via JobFairX
June 17: Oakland Healthcare Virtual Job Fair, free, online via JobFairX

The East Bay hiring calendar is packed from the last week of May through mid-June 2026. Four distinct events give job seekers access to employers across green construction, healthcare, retail, government, IT, and entry-level fields, all within the next 30 days. Two events put you face-to-face with recruiters on-site; two connect you directly with hiring managers by video in a structured interview format. Browse open roles in Oakland right now at LocalJobPage.com Oakland jobs.

1. CGBC 2026: California Green Building Career Fair, Berkeley, May 27

Organized by USGBC California, this career fair runs as a shoulder event of the 25th annual California Green Building Conference at UC Berkeley. Construction and engineering roles are front and center: the fair brings together employers active in architecture, engineering, green construction, sustainability, and renewable energy with students and emerging professionals seeking career opportunities. On-site headshots and networking are also offered. Conference registration is not required to attend the career fair, though it is recommended for those wanting full access to the day's sessions. The venue is Wurster Hall on the UC Berkeley campus, roughly 15 minutes from downtown Oakland.

Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Where: Wurster Hall, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA Hosted by: USGBC-CA Admission: Free

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2. Oakland Career Fair, Downtown Oakland, May 28

The next morning, Nationwide Career Fairs brings its multi-employer career fair to the Hilton in downtown Oakland. Hiring managers from local companies and national employers will be on-site from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, filling positions across government, sales, retail, education, information technology, engineering, healthcare, financial services, management, manufacturing, and customer service. Advance interview scheduling is available for some positions, job seekers can email their resume ahead of time to be matched with attending employers before they arrive. A confirmed employer roster is distributed to registered attendees roughly 72 hours before the event.

Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026 Where: Hilton, Oakland, CA (Downtown Oakland) Hosted by: Nationwide Career Fairs Admission: Free for job seekers

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3. Oakland Entry-Level Virtual Job Fair, Online, June 1

JobFairX is hosting an Oakland-focused entry-level virtual job fair on Monday, June 1, open to all job seekers free of charge. The format is fully structured: after registering and building a profile, participants are matched by AI to employer openings, then invited to request video interviews with those companies. All interviews take place directly on the JobFairX platform, no third-party software required. This event is a strong option for recent graduates and career changers who want to get real interviews scheduled quickly, particularly for administrative, operations, customer success, and junior analyst roles common in the East Bay job market.

Date: Monday, June 1, 2026 Where: Online (JobFairX platform) Hosted by: JobFairX Admission: Free

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4. Oakland Healthcare Virtual Job Fair, Online, June 17

Mid-June brings another free virtual event focused squarely on healthcare hiring. JobFairX's Oakland Healthcare Virtual Job Fair runs Wednesday, June 17, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM PDT, connecting Oakland-area job seekers with healthcare employers through pre-matched video interviews. Roles typically sought at these events include registered nurses, medical assistants, home health aides, care coordinators, and clinical support staff, fields that continue to see sustained demand across Alameda County and the broader East Bay. Registration is free, and the AI-matching process begins as soon as you complete your profile.

Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Where: Online (JobFairX platform) Hosted by: JobFairX Admission: Free

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Year-Round Hiring Resources in Oakland

East Bay Works operates America's Job Center of California locations throughout Alameda County, providing no-cost job search assistance, resume workshops, and employer connections on a walk-in basis year-round. The California EDD's Oakland office at 510-564-0500 can connect you with CalJOBS listings and local workforce services. For ongoing opportunities across all industries, warehouse and logistics roles in Oakland and retail positions across the East Bay are regularly posted on LocalJobPage.com. You can also browse all Oakland healthcare openings between hiring events.

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With four events spread across two weeks and two formats, Oakland-area job seekers have real options heading into June. Mark your calendar, register early for the virtual fairs, and check the latest full-time openings in Oakland between now and event day.