To register for the Engineering Career Expo 2008, simply go to our online registration page.
If you have any questions about this process, please scroll down to our list of frequently asked questions. If your question is not fully answered please do not hesitate to contact the Expo Coordinator, Sheela Yomekpe, the Engineering Council President, Nick Warner, or call (614) 371-2723. You wil get a response within 48 hours.
Please note that the Engineering Career Expo is not the only way of reaching Ohio State engineering students seeking employment. Engineering Career Services is available to employers throughout the year and can assist you with resume referrals, an online resume book, job postings, and on-campus interview coordination. In addition to these free services, ECS provides a variety of statistics and information to enhance your recruiting efforts. Over 80% of BS-level engineering students register with ECS. For details, contact them at 614-292-6651.
Registration
- Who is eligible to attend the Engineering Expo?
- All employers (companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations) seeking to promote their employment opportunities to Ohio State University engineering students are welcome. Employment agencies and referral services are not permitted to register, but are encouraged to work with their clients in organizing the clients’ participation at the Engineering Career Expo.
- When will I receive registration confirmation?
- You will receive an email verifying receipt of your request a few minutes after you submit your form online. A copy of your invoice will be attached. This is not a confirmation. Space is limited and paid companies have priority over unpaid companies.
You will receive a registration confirmation once your request has been reviewed and your payment has been received.
There is also a listing of paid companies displayed to students which you can review. Note that only employers whose payment has been received will appear on that list. Space is limited and paid companies have priority over unpaid companies.
- What is the registration deadline?
- Registration will begin July 21, 2008 and close September 9, 2008. Registrations will not be accepted after that date.
- Is there a waiting list?
- Employers who have not been able to register due to space limitations may request to be included on a waiting list. Space availability will be determined between September 12 and Sept 17, 2008. To get on the waiting list, send an email with your name, phone number, company name, and url to Nick Warner, warner.341@osu.edu. We will contact you if space becomes available. Please note that no additions can be made after September 18, 2008.
- What is the refund policy for registered companies who are unable to attend?
- If you are unable to attend the Engineering Career Expo, please inform us as soon as possible. Cancellation requests received prior to the registration deadline, September 9, 2008, will receive a full refund. Employers who do not attend the fair and do not notify the Engineering Career Expo coordinator will completely forfeit their registration fee.
- Who should be contacted about cancellation requests?
- Please contact Sheela Yomekpe with cancellation requests.
Payment
- What is the charge to register?
- Corporate rate: $500 for first table; $250 for each additional table
Government/non-profit rate: $350 for first table; $250 for each additional table. - When is payment due?
- Payment is due September 12, 2008. Companies with outstanding balances will not be admitted until both old and new balances have been paid.
- I need a tax-ID number. Where can I find this?
- The Ohio State University is a non-profit organization. The Tax ID number is 31-1947735. There will be a copy of this on your invoice.
- How will I know if my payment has been received?
- We will contact you via email when your check is received and processed.
- Where should I send my payment?
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Please send your check to the following address:
The Ohio State University
Engineering Expo 2008
c/o Communications
025 Hitchcock Hall
2070 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
For faster processing, please include a copy of your invoice with the check. If you are unable to do this, please communicate to Nick Warner the details of your payment (i.e., exact name of check issuer, check number, date, etc.).
- Who should the check be made payable to?
- Please make checks payable to the Engineers’ Council at The Ohio State University.
- Is it possible to pay by credit card?
- Yes! You can now pay online via credit card using Google Checkout. If you have already registered, click on the invoice/payment link in the registration email you received.
Shipping
- Where should I ship my display/materials?
Please send packages to the following address:
The Ohio State University
Engineering Career Expo 2008
YOUR COMPANY NAME
c/o Communications
025 Hitchcock Hall
2070 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
Your company name and number of packages must appear on display cases to ensure proper delivery. Direct any questions about shipping to the shipping chair, Sheela Yomekpe.
- When can I ship my display/materials?
- Shipments will be accepted beginning September 29, 2008 and ending October 6, 2008. Packages received after then will require special notice so that we know to look for them. We strongly suggest companies get shipments to us as quickly as possible.
- Does Engineers’ Council have a preferred shipper?
- Engineers’ Council will arrange for both UPS and FedEx representatives to accept packages at the end of the career fair. If you wish to ship with other carriers you must make your own arrangements. Forms for return shipping may be filled out and printed ahead of time. Forms will also be provided the day of the career fair; however, we strongly suggest making arrangements prior to the day of the fair.
On the Day Of
- I need an electrical outlet for my display—will this be available?
- If you requested electricity at the time of registration, there will be an outlet at your booth. However, we recommend that you bring your own extension cords/power strip.
- What should representatives plan on doing for lunch?
- Your registration fee includes lunch and beverages for a maximum of 4 representatives. A refreshment cart will circulate throughout the day as well. Please indicate in your registration how many representatives will be attending.
- Where can representatives park?
- On the day of Expo, please follow the directions on the map to the Southeast corner of the French Field House. There you can unload and we will give you your parking pass(es), good for any "C" spot you find. "A", "B" and "R" spots are off-limits. Since there are usually over 200 companies, we suggest that representatives carpool or taxi to the venue (we provide passes, but we can't necessarily help you find a spot). Taxi companies in the Columbus area include Shamrock Taxi (614-784-8888), Yellow Cab Co (614-444-4444) and Busy Bee Car Service (614-337-9335). For companies that are driving, we suggest arriving as early as possible—commuter students will fill the lots around the French Field House very quickly.
- What is the address of the French Field House?
- The French Field House is located at 460 Woody Hayes Drive Columbus, OH 43210. Do not ship supplies or displays to that location. See shipping instructions.
- What are the hours of the Engineering Expo?
- The expo will run from 10am to 3pm. Doors will open at 8:00am for representatives to begin setting up.
Miscellaneous
- My firm is interested in recruiting architecture students. Should I attend this career fair?
- The Knowlton School of Architecture hosts its own career fairs for architecture, landscape architecture, and city/regional planning students and employers. If you are interested in information regarding the Architecture Career Fair, please contact Angi Beer at 614-247-7244 or beer.38@osu.edu.
- What statistics do you have regarding career fair attendance?
- Engineering career fairs have always been very well-attended events. Of course, not every student is able to cut class or work for all or part of this event. To recruit all active job seekers, contact Engineering Career Services [see below].
- I would like to interview candidates after the Engineering Career Expo. How can I arrange this?
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- Day-after interviews: Space is extremely limited for second-day interviews. Although registration opened on July 21st, the date for this event has been published since May; consequently, second-day interview space is currently on a wait-list basis only. Please contact Elisabeth Zimowski (614-292-8694) at Engineering Career Services (ecs@osu.edu) to add your name to the wait list.
- To schedule on-campus interviews for other dates during fall quarter, contact Elisabeth Zimowski (614-292-8694) at Engineering Career Services (ecs@osu.edu). Although some dates are already booked, we will do our best to accommodate you!
- We recommend that you utilize career fairs to publicize your opportunities and utilize your recruiting account with Engineering Career Services to source active candidates and schedule/manage all subsequent on-campus interviewing. In 2007-2008, 86% of B.S.-level engineering students and 56% of graduate students utilized Engineering Career Services in their job searches; 92% of those who reported jobs prior to graduation used ECS. For more information about the comprehensive year-around services provided by Engineering Career Services, visit http://career.eng.ohio-state.edu, call 614-292-6651, or email ecs@osu.edu.
- Are there other Ohio State career fairs?
- Yes! In February, SWE hosts the SWE Career Fair for engineering students, and approximately 17 other career fairs are held across campus each year serving students and employers in a variety of disciplines. For a list, visit http://career.eng.ohio-state.edu/calendar.php or visit the central site for campus career services at http://www.careers.osu.edu/event.asp to see events and contacts for other Colleges.