Career Fairs
University of Pittsburgh Spring 2010 Career Fair
Wednesday, February 10 and Thursday, February 11
10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.
William Pitt Union
3959 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Event Contacts | Registration Fees | Sponsorship Packages
Additional Services | Booth Display Sizes | Material Shipping
Hotels, Directions, and Parking | Cancellation Policy | Registration
Event Contacts
- Monica Varela
Special Events and Marketing Coordinator
412-648-7135 phone
moc7@pitt.edu - Fahcina Lawson
Special Events Assistant
412-648-7128 phone
flawson@pitt.edu -
Judi Radley
Payment Processor
412-648-7145 phone
radleyjf@pitt.edu
Registration Fees
Basic registration includes: one 6 ft. table with linen and two chairs, attendance for two recruiters per day, continental breakfast, lunch, guaranteed parking for one vehicle in Soldiers and Sailors garage.
Up to four additional recruiting passes are available for an added cost of $50 per person. To guarantee lunch for any additional recruiters, we strongly urge you to request the passes by Friday, January 29.
If you are interested in additional exposure, please browse through the available sponsorship packages below the basic registration fees. Please note that no displays larger than six feet wide are permitted.
| Organization Type | One Day Price | Both Days Price |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate/Company* | $450 | $800 |
| Government Agency* | $350 | $600 |
| Non-Profit Organization* | $250 | $400 |
| Third-party Recruiter* | $900 | $1,700 |
| Additional Recruiters (beyond the two allotted with basic registration with a maximum of four additional recruiters) | $50 per recruiter, per day | $50 per recruiter, per day |
| * If you register prior to January 1, 2010 you will receive a $50 early bird discount. | ||
Sponsorship Packages (available when registering)
Career Directory Sponsor: $8,000**
- Recognition on the front cover of the University of Pittsburgh Spring 2010 Career Fair Directory
- Full-color back cover company advertisement
- Prime location on event floor at Career Fair with the highest visibility to all student traffic
- Career Directory Sponsor signage by booth
- Recruitment passes for a total of 8 recruiters (ten total recruiters)
- New! Guaranteed VIP parking for four vehicles
- Basic registration fee waived
- Career directory sponsor recognition on SEPA Web site with your company’s logo and a link to your Web site
- Inclusion in all Spring 2010 Career Fair advertising including fliers distributed to the University of Pittsburgh Oakland and regional campuses
- New! Interview suite located at the William Pitt Unions for your convenience the day of the fair
- New! Guaranteed two on-campus interview suites the day after the job fair (Deadline to reserve space: Friday, December 11)
- Company logo printed on all Spring 2010 Career Fair banners hung facing high traffic areas beginning eight weeks prior to the fair
- Company logo on television screens throughout campus advertising the Spring 2010 Career Fair
- New! Sponsorship of an exclusive On-Campus Recruitment event to be held evening before the career fair (e.g. talk or panel discussion). This guarantees the following:
- Your company will be the sole presenter at this exclusive event
- Your event will take place in the William Pitt Union at a prime time to ensure the highest level of student attendance
- Your event will be publicized on our Web site, in all press materials related to the University of Pittsburgh Spring 2010 Career Fair, and via high-quality color posters
- Food and beverages will be provided
- A/V Equipment will be provided
- New! Basic Registration fee waived for Fall 2010 Career Fair
- New! Recruitment passes for a total of 12 recruiters for the Fall 2010 Career Fair
- New! Prime location for Fall 2010 Career Fair with the highest visibility to student traffic
- New! Four additional parking pass for Fall 2010 Career Fair
** The deadline to purchase this sponsorship is 5 p.m. on Friday, December 18, because of the various printed materials that will be produced.
Platinum Sponsor: $4,000**
- Lead sponsor for the University of Pittsburgh Spring 2010 Career Fair
- Prime location on event floor at Career Fair with the highest visibility to all student traffic
- Recruitment passes for a total of 8 recruiters (ten total recruiters)
- New! Guaranteed VIP parking for three vehicles
- Basic registration fee waived
- One full-page black and white ad in the student directory (approximate distribution 3,500) – Submission deadline: 5 p.m. on Friday, December 18.
- Platinum Sponsor signage by booth
- Platinum Sponsorship recognition on SEPA Web site with your company’s logo and a link to your Web site
- Inclusion in all Spring 2010 Career Fair advertising including fliers distributed to the University of Pittsburgh Oakland and regional campuses
- New! Guaranteed two on-campus interview suites the day after the job fair (Deadline to reserve space: Friday, December 11)
- Company logo printed on all Spring 2010 Career Fair banners hung facing high traffic areas beginning eight weeks prior to the fair
- Company logo on television screens throughout campus advertising the Spring 2010 Career Fair
- New! Sponsorship of an exclusive On-Campus Recruitment event to be held evening before the career fair (e.g. talk or panel discussion). This guarantees the following:
- Your company will be the sole presenter at this exclusive event
- Your event will take place in the William Pitt Union at a prime time to ensure the highest level of student attendance
- Your event will be publicized on our Web site, in all press materials related to the University of Pittsburgh Spring 2010 Career Fair, and via high-quality color posters
- Food and beverages will be provided
- A/V Equipment will be provided
** The deadline to purchase this sponsorship is 5 p.m. on Friday, December 18, because of the various printed materials that will be produced.
Gold Sponsor: $3,500**
- Superior location on event floor at Career Fair
- 12 ft. by 10 ft. booth
- Recruitment passes for a total of six recruiters (eight total recruiters)
- New! Parking for two vehicles
- Basic registration fee waived
- One half-page ad black and white ad in the student directory (approximate distribution 3,500) - Submission deadline: 5 p.m. on Friday, December 18
- Gold Sponsor signage by booth
- Gold Sponsorship recognition on SEPA Web site with your company’s logo and a link to your Web site
- Inclusion in all Spring 2010 Career Fair advertising including fliers distributed to the University of Pittsburgh Oakland and regional campuses
- Guaranteed one on-campus interview suite the day after the job fair (Deadline to reserve space: Friday, December 11)
- Company logo printed on all Spring 2010 Career Fair banners hung facing high traffic areas beginning eight weeks prior to the fair
- Company logo on television screens throughout campus advertising the Spring 2010 Career Fair
** The deadline to purchase this sponsorship is 5 p.m. on Friday, December 18, because of the various printed materials that will be produced.
Silver Sponsor: $2,000**
- Strategic location on event floor at the Career Fair
- Recruitment passes for a total of three recruiters (five total recruiters)
- New! Parking for two vehicles
- Basic registration fee waived
- New! One quarter-page black and white ad in the student career directory (approximate distribution 3,500) - Submission deadline: 5 p.m. on Friday December 18
- Silver Sponsor signage by booth
- Silver Sponsorship recognition on SEPA Web site with your company’s logo and a link to your Web site
- Inclusion in all Spring 2010 Career Fair advertising including fliers distributed to the University of Pittsburgh Oakland and regional campuses
- New! Guaranteed one on-campus interview suite the day after the career fair (Deadline to reserve space: Friday, December 11)
** The deadline to purchase this sponsorship is 5 p.m. on Friday, December 18, because of the various printed materials that will be produced.
New! Student Coat and Bag Check-in Area: $1,500**
- Strategic location at Career Fair
- Recruitment passes for two recruiters (four total recruiters)
- New! Parking for two vehicles
- Basic registration fee waived
- Company logo in the student directory (approximate distribution 3,500) – Submission deadline: 5 p.m. on Friday, December 18
- The Student Coat and Bag Check-in Area is a new amenity being offered to students because of popular demand.
- Student directory will designate your company as the official Student Coat and Bag Check-in Sponsor (e.g. The SEPA Student Coat and Bag Check-in)
- Signage will be placed by the coat and bag check-in area with your company logo and booth number
** The deadline to purchase this sponsorship is 5 p.m. on Friday, December 18, because of the various printed materials that will be produced.
Bronze Sponsor: $1,000
- Preferred location at the Career Fair
- Recruitment passes for two recruiters (four total recruiters)
- New! Parking for two vehicles
- Basic registration fee waived
- Bronze Sponsorship recognition on FutureLinks/SEPA Web site with your company’s logo and a link to your Web site
New! Website Sponsor: $600
- Your company logo and Web site link will be placed in the student section of the SEPA Web site
New! Alumni and Regional Campus Registration Area Sponsor: $500
- Your company logo and booth number will be strategically placed by the two Pitt Alumni and Pitt regional campus registration areas
New! Alumni and Regional Campus Registration Area Sponsor: $500
- Your company logo and booth number will be strategically placed by the two Pitt Alumni and Pitt regional campus registration areas
For additional sponsorship opportunities, please contact Monica Varela at 412-648-7135 or via email at moc7@pitt.edu.
Electrical Service - $25
Electrical service for your booth will be provided for an additional $25. This must be requested at the time of your registration. No requests for electrical service will be accepted after Friday, January 15, 2010.
Internet Access
Internet Access will be available through guest accounts. You must request this at the time of your registration. Deadline for requesting internet access is Friday, January 29, 2010.
Interview Table - $25
On Friday, February 12 we will be setting up interview tables in the William Pitt Union with tables for you to interview Pitt students. Interviews will be from 8:30 am and end at 5:00 pm for an additional $25 fee. If you need to come earlier or stay later, we would be happy to accommodate your schedule the best that we can.
Our interview suites located on the second floor of the William Pitt Union will be reserved for the Career Fair Sponsors on February 12, 2010. If any interview suites become available, non-sponsor employers will be moved into a suite (s). Employers will be placed according to the date of their request. The $25 fee will still apply.
Additional Recruiters - $50
The basic registration fee includes two recruiting passes. In addition to the two passes that are provided with your basic registration, up to two additional recruiting passes are available at an added cost of $50 per person. To guarantee lunch for any additional recruiters, we strongly urge you to request the passes by Friday, January 29. After this date, lunch will not be guaranteed. Please contact Fahcina Lawson with any questions at 412-648-7128 or via email at flawson@pitt.edu.
Publicity—Print advertising
Job Fair Student Directory
The Student directory will be distributed to all students who attend the event. This directory lists all employer information (approximate distribution 3,000).
AD DIMENSIONS RATE Back Outside Cover, Full-Color 8"W x 10.5"H $1050 Front Inside Cover, Black and White 8"W x 10.5"H $900 Back Inside Cover, Black and White 8"W x 10.5"H $750 Full-Page, Black and White 8"W x 10.5"H $600 Half-Page, Black and White 8"W x 5.25"H $450 Quarter-Page, Black and White 8'W x 2.75"H $300
The Pitt News Employment Guide
For advertisements in the Pitt News Employment Guide that will be published September 25, 2009, please contact their office at 412-648-7978 for prices and deadline information.
Booth Display Sizes
Standard booth size is 6 ft x 10 ft. This includes a skirted table with a tablecloth, two chairs, and draping.
Material Shipping Information
We highly recommend shipping your career fair materials prior to the event. Your materials will be delivered to your assigned table on event day.
Please make sure your company name is clearly visible on each item shipped. Send your materials (to be received no later than February 5) to:University of Pittsburgh
SEPA Office
Spring 2010 Career Fair
200 William Pitt Union
3959 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Shipping Your Materials Back
For your convenience, pick-ups have been arranged with UPS and Fed Ex. Please remember to bring your own shipping labels, as we will not have any available.
Hotel Information
Holiday Inn Select at University Center
100 Lytton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Rooms:$121 per night.If you make reservations by phone (412-682-6200 or 800-HOLIDAY) or online, use the group code of JFP. This group rate is only available until Tuesday, January 19, 2010 and subject to availability.
Parking Information
Parking will be available in the Soldiers & Sailors (indicated as “SO” on the Campus Parking Map linked below) underground parking. Take an “entrance ticket”. Validation stickers will be included in your employer packet, which you will receive upon arrival in the William Pitt Union on the day of the career fair. At the conclusion of the career fair, attach your validation stickers to your entrance ticket and proceed to the Soldiers & Sailors Garage cashier before returning to your vehicle, for an “exit ticket”.
The Soliders & Saliors underground parking garage is located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard (beneath the large grassy area), with the entrance on Bigelow Boulevard.
http://www.tour.pitt.edu/documents/map200506.pdf
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations MUST be received via email on or before Thursday, December 31, 2009. Send your cancellation request to radleyjf@pitt.edu. Cancellations received after December 31 will not receive a refund and will be responsible for submitting basic registration fees.
Registration
Registration is available beginning Monday, November 2 until Monday, February 8. To guarantee your organization’s name is listed in the job fair student directory, please make sure to register before 3:00 pm on Friday, January 15. Registrations after January 15th will be listed in a supplement flyer.
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