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Career Fair or Career Expo: Which one is right for my company?

Event

School of Engineering Career Fair

 “Engineer Your Career” Expo

What?

Traditional Career fair

Streamlined Career Fair

When?

February 21st, 2018 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

March 6th, 2018 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

N/A

Employers

All size companies

All size companies but might be a better fit for mid to smaller size companies

Where?

UConn Storrs Campus – Rome Commons ballroom

UConn Storrs Campus – Rome Commons ballroom

Student Population Invited

UConn School of Engineering students and Alumni ONLY

UConn School of Engineering students and Alumni ONLY

Venue setup

Traditional: “Trade Show” booth setup with one 6’ table and 2 chairs. You bring your own brand signage and exhibit materials.

Unconventional: “Expo/Conversation Style” with 30” round pub-height table with two chairs set up to encourage in-depth conversations.

Is a sign provided?

No

We provide double sided 18” by 24” signs pre-printed with your company name and full color logo. They are hung at your table from a stand with a metal arm.

Can I bring giveaway items and demos, etc.?

Yes

No – we have streamlined this event by eliminating “giveaway items” and large brand signage to put all employers on an equal footing with students.

All day beverage service provided?

Yes

Yes

Lunch provided?

Yes. Buffet style in the Portico inside the ballroom. 11:30am to 2pm.

Yes. Buffet style in the Portico inside the ballroom. 11:30am to 2pm.

Who pays for parking?

We are happy to pay for your parking. Please park in the South Parking Garage and bring your parking ticket with you for us to validate-stamp it.

We are happy to pay for your parking. Please park in the South Parking Garage and bring your parking ticket with you for us to validate-stamp it.

How many employers can register?

65

50 (2 are dual table spaces for large employers)

How many company reps per registration?

Strictly limited to FOUR (4). If you wish to bring more than 4 reps you must purchase two tables.

Limited to THREE (3); bringing a fourth rep will cost an additional $20. If you wish to bring more than 4 reps you must purchase two tables.

Cost per reservation

$450 per booth (4 reps maximum)

$350 per booth (a fourth rep will be an additional $20 fee)

How do I pay?

When you register you will choose to either pay by credit card OR to be invoiced and pay by check within 30 days of the invoice date.

When you register you will choose to either pay by credit card OR to be invoiced and pay by check within 30 days of the invoice date.

If I need to cancel, is my registration fee refundable?

No

No

Free Wi-Fi?

Yes

Yes

Other

We provide students to help with loading and un-loading of materials. 

Materials can be shipped to:
UConn Central Stores
Engineering Career Fair
Attn: Monica Bullock, Undergraduate Program Coordinator
3 North Hillside Road, Unit 6114
Storrs, CT 06269-6114

A free curtained space with a table and chairs for interviews:  first come, first served.

Branding items and signage, etc are not allowed, so no need to ship or haul boxes of materials. You get to “travel-light.”

REGISTRATION 

https://secure.engr.uconn.edu/careerfairregister/

https://secure.engr.uconn.edu/forms/engineering-career-expo/registration/

TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD

http://bursar.uconn.edu/engineering-career-fair-payment/ http://bursar.uconn.edu/engineer-your-career/

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