Thursday, October 6, 2011 & Friday, October 7, 2011
Perry Field House

The BGSU Career Center team strives to simplify and streamline recruiting by offering a wide range of college relations programs and recruitment services.  For more than two decades, employers have successfully recruited outstanding BGSU students and recent graduates at our job fairs.  We invite you to recruit at BGSU by participating in the Fall 2011 EXPO Job & Internship Fair.  This two-day event is designed to provide employers an outstanding opportunity to network with top-notch candidates at all degree levels who are seeking internships, co-ops, and career (post-graduation) employment opportunities.  Beat the competition to hire BGSU's best and brightest by interviewing at the Fall 2011 EXPO Interview Day (optional) on October 7th.

WHY ATTEND?

• Save time!  Fall EXPO is well organized; we attend to the smallest details, so your representatives can give their full attention to identifying candidates for your current or future openings.
• Reduce your recruitment costs!  Take full advantage of your time on campus to speak with talented BGSU students and recent graduates from a variety of academic programs.
• Tell your recruitment story to highly motivated students who are eager to investigate career (post-graduation) and internship options, share their career aspirations and goals, and interview with your organization.
• Access quality career and internship candidates!  Pre-select students to interview for your internships, co-ops, and career (post-graduation) positions at the EXPO Interview Day on October 7th.
• Build brand recognition; establish relationships with student leaders, faculty, advisors, and other college administrators; and gain word-of-mouth referrals for your organization.
• View resumes and generate interest!  Registered organizations are given access to resumes of students and recent graduates on WorkNet, our on-line recruitment system.  
• Stimulate interest in your organization and extend invitations to visit your table at the fair by contacting student leaders and faculty members in advance.

AGENDA

*EXPO Interview Day Interview schedules for career (post-graduation), co-op, and internship positions are structured to accommodate twelve half-hour interviews and two fifteen-minute breaks. Recruiters speak with students and recent graduates during the fair and schedule interviews at that time. If you are unable to attend the Fall 2011 EXPO Interview Day and would like to schedule an alternate date to conduct on-campus interviews, click here.

ADVERTISE TO BUILD BRAND RECOGNITION ON CAMPUS
Each year, the Career Center publishes and distributes 3,000 copies of the EXPO Job Fair Guide.  This comprehensive resource is circulated campus-wide to inform students about organizations that are attending Fall EXPO. The Guide contains brief employer profiles and hiring opportunities.  Students and recent graduates eagerly await the release of The Guide to target employers who are hiring for their career interests and identify employers scheduled to interview on October 7th. Providing a camera-ready ad for the EXPO Job Fair Guide enhances your organization's visibility on campus, stimulates student interest in your current or anticipated employment opportunities, helps generate traffic to your table at the fair, and motivates students to sign up for interviews with your organization. 

You can express interest in advertising in the EXPO Job Fair Guide when submitting your registration form (see information below). The deadline to submit your advertisement request for the Fall 2011 EXPO Job Fair Guide is September 5, 2011. For more advertising information and details, click here.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Consider volunteering at Career Center and campus events to help students develop job search skills. CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

REGISTRATION INFORMATION  Registrations after September 5th are welcome, but may miss the deadline for inclusion in the Fall EXPO 2011 Job Fair Guide, described in advertising section above. Upon receipt of your Registration Form, we will send an e-mail confirmation including instructions on how to complete the registration process. For questions regarding registration, please contact Jan Meyer by e-mail at janm@bgsu.edu or telephone 419-372-8128. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

FEES
The standard registration fee includes the following:

• an 8' draped table with two chairs
• signage identifying the organization name
• one employer profile in the Fall 2011 EXPO Job Fair Guide (deadline September 5, 2011)
• buffet luncheon and refreshments (for two representatives)
• free parking
• access to our on-line recruiting system to view resumes of students and alumni

Corporations/Private Sector $275
Graduate Schools, Non-profit Organizations $150
Each additional representative (beyond two included in the registration fee) $25

Invoices will be generated upon registration. The Career Center has the right to deny fair registrations, which have a balance due from prior events and services. 

DISPLAYS
Set-Up: Representatives may arrive anytime after 8:00 AM for set-up. Assistance will be available for unloading materials. Recruiters are responsible for unpacking and setting up of their own displays/materials, as well as repacking and shipping after the job and internship fair. (For more details, refer to shipping and handling instructions below.)  

Booth Size: Your space at the career fair allows room for a floor display to be placed behind your 8' table.  

Table & Layout: The 8' table includes a white tablecloth with two chairs. Organizations will be arranged in alphabetical order.

Banners: Banners cannot be hung on the walls, so please bring appropriate supplies, such as heavy tape to hang your banner on the table.

Audio Displays: We prefer that you not bring audio displays due to the noise level of the fair and the comfort of neighboring companies.

Electrical Outlets: Unfortunately, we are unable to provide electrical outlets for your use at the fair. We encourage you to bring displays that do not require electricity or video hookup.

Wireless Internet Access: The Perry Field House is equipped with wireless internet access. Please contact your IT department to make sure all firewalls and security software allow accessibility. See a Career Center staff member at the fair to request a username and password.

Balloons: Due to the high ceilings in Perry Field House, balloons are not allowed.

MEALS
Meals are included in the registration fee. A buffet lunch will be served from 11:45 AM-1:00 PM on both days. Coffee, tea, and water will be available throughout both events.  

CANCELLATION & NO-SHOW POLICIES
Registered organizations will receive a full refund of registration fees for cancellations made before September 23, 2011. Due to the cost of meals, room rental fees, and associated expenses, organizations that cancel after September 23rd or fail to show the day of the fair will be required to pay the full registration fee. No registrations will be accepted for future job fairs until payment for the late cancellation or no-show is remitted.

COPYING & DUPLICATION SERVICES
Copier service is not available on site. There are commercial copy and duplicating services available in the city of Bowling Green.
The Copy Shop (419-352-4068) 117 E. Court Street
FedEx Copy Services (419-354-3977) 115 Railroad Street
Staples Copy & Print Center (419-352-2376) 1080 S. Main Street

SHIPPING & HANDLING
When shipping materials and displays to the BGSU Career Center for Fall 2011 EXPO Job & Internship Fair, please refer to the following guidelines:

• Employers may ship display units, printed material and give-a-way items to arrive at BGSU Career Center no earlier than Monday, September 26, 2011 and no later than Tuesday, October 4, 2011.
• All items must clearly indicate your organization's name and specify the Fall 2011 EXPO Job & Internship Fair
• Deliver items directly to:
  Jan Meyer, EXPO Coordinator
  BGSU Career Center
  Bowling Green State University
  318C Math Sciences Building
  Bowling Green, OH  43403-0150
• Use your courier's tracking system to confirm successful arrival and shipment date.
• Items will be stored at the Career Center until October 5th.  We will make every effort to have your shipped materials waiting at your display table upon your arrival.
• It is your recruiter's responsibility to prepare all items for courier pick-up with the return shipping address marked and completed shipping forms attached with employer's account number.
• Please arrange a pick-up time with your courier by 4:00 PM on the day of fair.
• Items must be placed in the main entrance foyer of the Perry Field House for courier pick-up.
• If materials are not picked up by October 10th, the Career Center reserves the right to dispose of them.

DIRECTIONS & PARKING
From Detroit Metropolitan Airport:  Take I-94 West to I-275 South to I-75 South to Bowling Green Exit 181 (1 hour 45 minutes)
From Toledo Airport:  Take Route 2 East to I-475 East to I-75 South to Bowling Green Exit 181 (40 minutes)
From Ohio Turnpike:  Take Exit 64 off Interstate 80/90 to I-75 South to Bowling Green Exit 181 (30 minutes)
From Columbus Airport:  Take I-670 East to I-270 North to I-71 North to US 36/OH 37 West (Exit 131).  Then US 36/OH 37 West to US 23 North to Route 15 West to I-75 North to Bowling Green Exit 181 (2 hrs 30 minutes)

Directions to Perry Field House, 801 N. Mercer Road, Bowling Green Ohio 43403: Go west off Exit 181, East Wooster Street to Mercer Road (2nd traffic light). Turn right (north) and follow Mercer Road to Perry Field House, located on the west (left) side of the road. We will give you a parking permit the day of the fair. You may drive up to the main entrance of the Perry Field House where student staff will help you unload your materials before you park in the lot.

Other helpful links:
    MapQuest Driving Directions
    BGSU Interactive Campus Map
    Printable Directions

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
For employers traveling from out of town who wish to stay in the city of Bowling Green, here are some local hotels close to campus. Ask for a Recruiter Corporate Rate when booking. The Career Center neither endorses a particular establishment nor negotiates accommodation rates.  Rates have been confirmed by the hotels but are subject to change based on availability. It is advisable to book your rooms early for the most suitable accommodations.

Best Western Falcon Plaza  (419-352-4671)  1450 E. Wooster Street

Hampton Inn (419-353-3464)  142 Campbell Hill Road

Holiday Inn Express  (419-353-5500)  2150 E. Wooster Street

Hilton Garden Inn (419-873-0700)  Levis Commons, Perrysburg