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Frequently Asked Questions: Career Fairs

What is a fair?
Am I eligible to attend?
How do I register?
How much are the registration fees?
What happens if I have to cancel?
How do I ship materials to Mason for use at the fair?
Where can I find directions to Mason?
Where do I park?
Do you have information about local hotels?
Who may I contact with further questions regarding the Career Fair?

What is a fair?

Twice a school year, University Career Services hosts a two-day job and internship fair, one during the fall semester and one during the spring. These fairs are attended by employers who have internship, co-op, full-time, and part-time career related job openings and/or summer employment opportunities for students. Over 92 employers and more than 1,200 students attend the event each day.

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Am I eligible to attend?

Employers participating in recruiting activities at Mason must meet the University policy on eligibility.

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How do I register?

You may register online.

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How much are the registration fees?

There is a $500 registration fee for corporate employers, a $400 fee for government agencies, and a $100 fee for non-profits. The fee includes one two foot by six foot table, three chairs, parking passes for two employer participants, wireless Internet access, and continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments throughout the day. There is no additional fee for an electrical hookup, but you must specify this request on the registration form.

We accept payment by check and credit card (Master Card or Visa only). The deadline for payment of the registration fee is Friday, February 5, 2010.

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What happens if I have to cancel?

The deadline for payment of the registration fee is Friday, February 5, 2010. You may cancel your registration before this date and receive a refund. No refunds are given after February 5, 2010.

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How do I ship materials to Mason for use at the fair?

Employer representatives may ship materials for use at the fair. University Career Services does not assume responsibility for the shipping of any packages before or after the fair. If you are shipping materials, please allow adequate time for packages to arrive before the fair and ensure that packages are picked up after the fair.

Do not ship items to University Career Services. Displays and materials for the fair may be shipped to the following address:

Attention: Gilberto Guerrero, George Mason University
4400 University Drive
Johnson Center, Room 323/324
Fairfax, VA 22030

Return Shipping of Packages:
Employer representatives must repackage their materials and displays, attach the correct mailing labels, and call their shipping carrier for package pick up at the end of the fair. You will need to supply your carrier with the following information:

• Pick Up Location: Drivers must enter the building to get the packages. A staff member will unlock the closet where packages are stored. Packages will not be on the loading dock once the fair is over.
• Type of Carrier Service: Please specify which service you are requesting as carriers often determine which vans to send depending on the shipping method: ground, overnight, express etc.
• Labels: Make sure you attach a return label that includes a correct account number, package label number, etc. Often, the account number is not shown on the label, and carriers will not schedule a pick up without the account number.

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Where can I find directions to Mason?

Directions to Mason

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Where do I park?

Before parking your vehicle, please drive to the Johnson Center loading dock (located behind the building) to drop off displays and materials. Student volunteers will assist you with unloading and carrying your supplies to your table.

After unloading, follow signs to the Mason Pond Visitor Parking Deck. All levels of the parking deck will be open for your use (excluding those spaces marked reserved) and will be available both days of the fair. If the parking deck is full, an attendant will direct you to overflow parking lots J & K.

Each registered organization is eligible for two parking passes. In order to receive your pass, bring your parking ticket to the Employer Registration Desk at the fair. You must give the parking attendant both your ticket and your pass on your way out of the parking garage in order to exit for free.

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Do you have information about local hotels?

Local Hotel Listings

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Who may I contact with further questions regarding the Fair?

You may contact Bernadette Davey, Events Coordinator
For all other inquiries, call 703-993-2370.

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