Two Free Houston Career Fairs Near the Galleria: Nov. 12 and Nov. 16

HOUSTON, TX — Two free career fairs land on Houston's west side this month, and both sit within a few minutes of the Galleria. Choice Career Fairs set up at the Crowne Plaza Houston Galleria on the Katy Freeway on Thursday, November 12, and Catalyst Career Group follows at the Embassy Suites near the Galleria on Sage Road on Monday, November 16. Monday's fair is in person, free for job seekers, and open to anyone looking for work.

Two mornings, two hotel ballrooms, no admission fee. The November 12 fair has already taken place, so register ahead for Monday and print a stack of resumes.

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📍 Both Fairs at a Glance

Event	Houston Career Fair (Choice Career Fairs)
Date	Thursday, November 12, 2026 (passed)
Time	11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location	Crowne Plaza Houston Galleria, 7611 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77024
Cost	Free admission
Event	Houston Job Fair (Catalyst Career Group)
Date	Monday, November 16, 2026
Time	10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location	Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston Near the Galleria, 2911 Sage Road, Houston, TX 77056
Cost	Free for job seekers
Eligibility	All job seekers welcome; bringing a friend is encouraged
Employers	ADT, Houston Police Department, Mutual of Omaha Advisors, Omni Houston Hotel, Quality Home Products of Texas, Sunrun, Texas Financial Advisors, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and more

Houston Career Fair: Thursday, November 12 at the Crowne Plaza

This event has passed.

Choice Career Fairs ran a three-hour fair from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Houston Galleria, 7611 Katy Freeway on the I-10 feeder road. Admission was free, and registering on the Choice Career Fairs event page earned a VIP pass. Choice did not publish a list of attending employers.

Houston Job Fair: Monday, November 16 on Sage Road

Catalyst Career Group's fair runs 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston Near the Galleria, 2911 Sage Road in Uptown. Job seekers attend at no cost, and the organizer says everyone is welcome. Pre-registration is recommended for event updates, and it runs through the Catalyst Career Group event page.

Catalyst has named its first employers: ADT, the Houston Police Department, Mutual of Omaha Advisors, Omni Houston Hotel, Quality Home Products of Texas, Sunrun, Texas Financial Advisors and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The organizer says more companies are often added before the fair, and a full list comes in the event guide handed out at the door. That mix leans toward sales, home services, hospitality and public safety, so tailor your resume to match. Mind the parking note: use the lots on either side or behind the hotel, not the front.

⚠️ What These Fairs Are, and Aren't

These are general hiring events run by private career fair companies, not a single employer's recruitment day. No headcount has been announced for Monday. Arrive with a resume that fits several kinds of roles, not one perfect job. If you are a veteran, a nurse or a student, a targeted event will usually serve you better, and our fall guide lists those.

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Register ahead. It costs nothing and puts your name in front of the organizer before the doors open.
Print ten or more resumes. Recruiters at multi-employer fairs move fast and often prefer paper.
Dress one step up. Business casual at minimum.
Arrive early. The Monday fair is only two and a half hours long.
Follow up the same day by email with anyone who took your resume.

🔎 Search Houston Jobs Now

Applying online before a fair gives you something specific to mention when you reach the table.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are the Galleria-area career fairs?

The Choice Career Fairs event took place Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Houston Galleria. The next one is Monday, November 16, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites near the Galleria.

Does the November 16 fair cost anything?

No. Catalyst Career Group lists it as free for job seekers.

Do I have to register?

Registration is optional but recommended, and it runs through the Catalyst Career Group event page.

Which employers will be there?

Catalyst lists ADT, the Houston Police Department, Mutual of Omaha Advisors, Omni Houston Hotel, Quality Home Products of Texas, Sunrun, Texas Financial Advisors and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and says more are often added before the fair.

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