FAQ

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

Will registration still open May 1, 2010 even though May 1st falls on a Saturday?
Yes. We know May 1, 2010 falls on a Saturday, however, registration has traditionally opened on May 1st, so we wanted to continue with that date.

When do I need to register by?
You may register anytime before registration closes on September 1st, however there is a late registration fee of $100 if you register after August 16th. Also, registration may close if we exceed our limit of companies on each day.

What is the advantage of registering soon after registration opens?
Registering early will allow you to choose the day on which you will attend. Each day has a limit for how many companies may attend, and registration for a particular day will close when that limit is reached.

What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept either checks payable to "SWE/TBP Career Fair" and mailed to the address below, or you may pay via credit card through the University of Michigan gift processing website (instructions in registration confirmation email).

What is the cancellation policy?
Registration fees will be fully refunded for cancellations made by August 16th, 2010. Half-refunds will be granted for cancellations made after August 16, 2010. No refunds will be granted for cancellations made after September 1, 2010.

NEAR THE DAY OF CAREER FAIR

What address should we use to ship our materials and booth to?
Please see the Shipping Information Page.

What's the size of the conference tables? What are the dimensions of our booth space and what is provided?
The table is approximately 8' by 30" to set up a display. You will have approximately a 2 foot perimeter around the table to set up.

Are there any available interview rooms for Monday or Tuesday during the career fair?
Please contact the Engineering Career Resource Center ( ecrc-info@umich.edu or http://career.engin.umich.edu) to reserve interview rooms.

Is there electricity made available for us to use in our booth space? Is there a charge?
While electricity is not an extra charge, we unfortunately cannot guarantee electricity. If your booth absolutely requires electricity, please bring your own extension cord and duct tape, and let us know, and we can see what we can do, but unfortunately we cannot make any guarantees. If it is ABSOLUTELY necessary that you have electricity, please let us know in advance so we can attempt to accommodate you.

What should we do for parking passes if we are not going to the reception the evening before?
If you are attending the receptions the night before, you can pick up your parking permits that night when you register. If not, please arrive early, and pick up your parking pass at the Pierpont Circle. Once you have the permit, please park your vehicle and return to the career fair. Parking is very tight in Ann Arbor and we recommend that representatives carpool if at all possible.

Is there handicapped parking?
There is handicapped parking available. Please inform the chairs of any special needs you may need by emailing careerfair@umich.edu.

Is there a loading and unloading area for the recruiters to bring their materials in before the career fair?
Pierpont Circle will be used as the loading and unloading zone. Volunteers will be present from 8:00 - 10:00 am to help you unload your materials and take them to your booth while you park your car. The parking pass will be given to you at this time if you have not already picked it up during pre-registration at the reception.

Do we have a booth number to mark on the boxes we ship?
You do not need to mark booth numbers on boxes, we will deliver the boxes to your booth.

GENERAL CAREER FAIR QUESTIONS

Can we request a specific table location at the career fair?
We only allow table location requests from our sponsors. Please see the sponsorship page for more information on sponsorship opportunities.

How do you place the locations of the companies at the career fair?
We try to place companies according to who registered and paid first, and if they have participated previously. Locations will also be based on what majors you are pursuing.

How many students do you expect to attend this event?
We expect about half of the engineering school to attend, so approximately 3000 students/day. These will be both undergraduate and graduate students. Most of them will be engineers. The fair is strictly for current University of Michigan students and U-M graduates from within the past year.

Do you have any suggestions for number of handout packets we should prepare?
We would estimate somewhere between 100-300 for the number of handout packets. We expect about 3,000 students to attend the career fair total. So for the types of engineers you are looking to recruit, we would estimate about that percentage. However these are just estimates!

Is it customary for recruiters to distribute branded materials (buttons, pens, etc.) to prospects?
YES! Lots of companies bring sample products for students.

Should company giveaways be shipped ahead of time?
Yes. Please ship all large items that you will need at your table. All items shipped to the correct location and in the correct time-frame will be waiting at your table when you arrive.

MISCELLANEOUS

How do I register for an information session?
Career Fair does not organize information sessions. Please see the Society of Women Engineers Corporate Information Sessions' website at http://www.engin.umich.edu/soc/swe/cis/companies.htm