Thursday, October 2, 2008        Friday, October 3, 2008
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 Fall EXPO Job & Internship Fair.  In fact, 90% of the employers attending last year's event affirmed the value of EXPO as an effective strategy for achieving their recruiting goals.

We invite you to kick off your recruiting year at BGSU by participating in the Fall EXPO 2008 Job & Internship Fair.  This two-day event is designed to provide employers an unparalleled opportunity to network with 1,200 top-notch candidates at all degree levels who are seeking internships, co-ops, and post-graduate employment opportunities.  Beat the competition to hire our best and brightest by interviewing at the Fall EXPO 2008 Interview Day (optional) on October 3rd.

WHY ATTEND?

• Save time!  Fall EXPO is well-orchestrated; 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 alumni from all academic programs.
• Tell your recruitment story to highly motivated students who are eager to investigate career and internship options, share their career aspirations and goals, and interview with your organization.
• Gain access to quality career and internship candidates!  Pre-select students to interview for your internships, co-ops, and professional, post-graduate positions at the EXPO Interview Day on October 3.
• 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 will be given access to resumes of students and alumni 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.

ADVERTISING  |  AGENDA  | CANCELLATON POLICY  |  COPYING & DUPLICATION SERVICES |  DIRECTIONS & PARKING  |
|  DISPLAYS  | FEES  |  HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS  |  MEALS  |  NO-SHOW POLICY  |  
|  REGISTRATION INFORMATION  |  SHIPPING & HANDLING |  THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES  |

AGENDA

EXPO Interview Day
Interview schedules for professional, co-op, and internship positions are structured to accommodate twelve, half-hour interviews and two, fifteen-minute breaks.  Interview sign-ups will be generated by the recruiters at the fair as they speak with students and invite them to schedule interviews.  If you are unable to attend the Fall 2008 EXPO Interview Day and you 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 4,000 copies of the EXPO Job Fair Guide.  This comprehensive resource is circulated campus-wide to inform students and alumni of organizations that will be attending Fall EXPO.  The Guide contains brief employer profiles and position descriptions.  Students eagerly await the release of  the Guide to target employers attending EXPO that hire students with their career interests to identify employers scheduled to interview on October 3, and to check out the qualifications and requirements necessary to obtain interviews.

Advertising in the EXPO Job Fair Guide enhances your organization's visibility on campus, stimulates student interests in your current or anticipated employment opportunities, helps generate traffic to your booth at the fair, and motivates students to sign-up for interviews with your organization.

Advertising rates are a terrific value, given the broad exposure your organization will receive.  Price-saving package deals are available. The firm deadline to submit your advertisement request for the Fall EXPO Job Fair Guide is September 10, 2008.   To learn more about our advertising options and package deals, click here.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Space is limited to 175 organizations. Registrations after September 10 are welcome; but may miss the deadline for inclusion in the EXPO Job Fair Guide, described in advertising section above. Upon receipt of your Registration Form, we will send an e-mail to confirm your registration.  For questions regarding registration, please contact Connie Mears by e-mail at camears@bgsu.edu or by telephone at 419-372-2359.  

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 EXPO Job Fair Guide (deadline September 10, 2007)
• continental breakfast, buffet lunch, 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/Charitable Organizations $150
Each additional representative beyond two $25

Invoices will be generated one week after the fair.  

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 their own displays/materials, as well as repacking and shipping after career fair.  (For more details, refer to shipping and handling instructions.)  

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.  Layout of the fair will be alphabetical.

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

Audio Displays:  We prefer you not bring audio displays due to the noise level of the fair and the comfort of your 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:  Perry Field House is equipped with wireless internet access.  Please contact your IT department to make sure all firewalls and security software allows accessibility.

MEALS
Meals are included in the registration fee.  A continental breakfast of assorted mini-pastries, coffee and juice will be available between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.  A buffet luncheon will be served from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Please be aware the fair is open during this time.  Coffee, tea, and water will be available throughout the day.  

CANCELLATION & NO-SHOW POLICIES
Registered organizations will receive a full refund of registration fees for cancellations made before September 22, 2008.  Due to the cost of meals, room rental fees, and associated expenses, organizations that cancel after September 22 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
Kinko's (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 EXPO 2008 Job & Internship Fair, please refer to the following guidelines:

• Employers may ship display units, printed material, and give-a-way items to arrive at the BGSU Career Center no earlier than Monday, September 15 and no later than Tuesday, September 30
• All items must clearly indicate your organization's name and specify the Fall EXPO 2008 Job & Internship Fair
• Items must be delivered directly to:
  Connie Mears, EXPO Coordinator
  BGSU Career Center
  Bowling Green State University
  322 Saddlemire Student Services at Conklin
  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.  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 5:00 PM 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 6, the Career Center reserves the right to dispose of said materials.
  

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:  Take left (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 side of the road.  You will not need a parking permit for the EXPO fair.  You may drive up to the main entrance of the Perry Field House where student staff will help you unload your materials before parking in the lot.  801 North Mercer Road, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403

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

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Note:  This is BGSU's Homecoming weekend, so it is recommended to book your hotel accommodations early.
For employers traveling from out of town who wish to stay in the City of Bowling Green, here are some local places to stay.  These hotels are located 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

Quality Inn & Suites  (419-352-2521)  1630 E. Wooster Street

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

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

Holiday Inn French Quarters (419-874-3111)  10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg