"One of the best (if not the best) internship fairs in area!"
XM Satellite Radio
"I always love coming to AU!"
BearingPoint
"Well-organized fair and exceptionally well-prepared students."
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
Recruit AU Students
Join us for our fall 2008 Job & Internship Fair and experience what other employers have come to know and value about this tremendous recruiting event! Whether you seek candidates for full-time, part-time and/or internship positions, AU's Job & Internship Fair is the place to meet talented students and alumni eager to work with leading organizations across dozens of industries throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area.
See what other organizations have already registered for our fall fair, and be sure to take advantage of our Early Bird Specials available through August 29th!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Bender Arena
This fair typically attracts an average of 700 students, including freshmen to graduating seniors, graduate students and recent alumni, from the five schools and colleges listed below:
- College of Arts and Sciences (1669 UG, 711 G)
- Kogod School of Business (837 UG, 321 G)
- School of Communication (716 UG, 281 G)
- School of International Service (1558 UG, 726 G)
- School of Public Affairs (1072 UG, 505 G)
*Fall 2008 Enrollment Data
AU undergraduate and graduate students specialize in more than 50 majors; the most popular areas of study include: Business Administration; Education; Government (Political Science & CLEG); History; International Studies/Affairs; Journalism; Justice, Law and Society; Psychology; Public Administration; and Public Communication.
"Students were very well prepared, eager to discuss their career goals and objectives, and almost all had resumes. In addition, many were well dressed and looked professional. Overall this has been a great experience and we look forward to coming back next year."
The Close Up Foundation
Registration Fees
For-Profit Organization
Early Registration (before August 29, 2008):
Registration Fee:
$340.00
$415.00
Government Agency
Early Registration (before August 29, 2008):
Registration Fee:
$270.00
$340.00
Non-Profit Organization
Early Registration (before August 29, 2008):
Registration Fee:
$125.00
$150.00
Your registration fee includes :
- 10 feet of exhibit space, including a 6 foot table and 2 chairs
- Customized sign displayed above your exhibit area
- Information about your organization and open positions published in our Student Resource Guide
- Buffet lunch and refreshments throughout the fair
"One of the best organized career fairs- Career Center staff is involved and great to their clients."
Chemonics International, Inc.
"A great opportunity to meet these great, young students!"
Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place
Advertise to Students
The AU Career Center offers several effective advertising opportunities for you to reach students before the Job and Internship Fair starts. You can sign up and pay for your advertisement when you register for the Fair.
Student Grab Bag Logo Advertising
Take advantage of this opportunity to advertise your company logo on our Student Grab Bags, given to all students upon entry to AU's Job and Internship Fair. Space is limited, so act now!
EPS artwork must be submitted to Geoff Silverstein before Tuesday, September 9, 2008.
9" H x 9" W Logo
4.25" H x 4.25" W Logo
$500.00
$325.00
Student Resource Guide Print Advertisement
Place a print advertisement in our Student Resource Guide. With a circulation of 2500, this is a great means to inform the AU Student Body about your organization and its openings.
All artwork must have .25 inch bleed, in addition to the dimensions below.
EPS artwork must be submitted to Geoff Silverstein before Friday, September 12, 2008.
Full Page Black and White (11.5" H x 9.75" W)
Half Page Color (5.75" H x 9.75" W)
Half Page Black and White (5.75" H x 9.75" W)
1/4 Page Color (5.75" H x 4.75" W)
1/4 Page Black and White (5.75" H x 4.75" W)
1/8 Page Color (2.75" H x 4.75" W)
1/8 Page Black and White (2.75" H x 4.75" W)
$300.00
$215.00
$165.00
$130.00
$100.00
$70.00
$55.00
"We've gotten great interns from AU. Thank you!"
DC Film Alliance
"Excellent opportunities for students and employers."
Court Services & Offender Supervision Agency- Office of Human Resources
Employer Check-in
Be sure all members of your organization attending the Job and Internship Fair review this information.
Registered employers may check in as early as 11:00 a.m. on the Upper Mezzanine Level of Bender Arena. Student attendance is typically greatest at the start of the fair, so you are strongly encouraged to arrive early and set up before 1:00 p.m.
Career Center staff will be on hand to help deliver your materials from the elevator, loading dock or check-in table to your exhibit area. Large displays extending beyond your 10 square foot area are discouraged; however, plenty of employer literature, business cards and giveaways are encouraged.
Employers are invited to join Career Center staff for a buffet lunch beginning at noon.
Wireless Internet access will not be available in Bender Arena.
"I have been very impressed by the quality of students!"
Teach for America
"We always have a lot of traffic and we have great applicants from AU."
Peace Corps
Directions & Parking
View directions to campus by car or metro, or refer to a campus map.
Once on campus, look for signs directing you to the Bender Arena loading dock where Career Center staff will help unload materials from your car and deliver them to your table.
Complimentary parking will be available in the Bender Arena parking garage. Proceed to the elevator, exit on Level 1, and continue to your left through the double doors where Career Center staff will greet you.
Overflow parking will be available in the Katzen Arts Center garage, if necessary. Career Center staff, adorned in orange vests, will be on hand to direct you accordingly.
"Polished candidates, well-organized, great experience!"
Chevy Chase Bank
"Students seemed eager and determined. I was pleasantly surprised. They did their homework and came prepared."
Defense Intelligence Agency- Office of the Chief Financial Executive
"Probably the best overall fair in the region!"
NFL Players Association
"A good mix of U.S. and international students; great service."
Presidential Classroom
Shipping to & From AU
Shipping Materials to American University:
If you would like to mail materials prior to the fair, please send them to:
American University Career Center
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
5th Floor Butler Pavilion
Washington, DC 20016-8011
Attention: Elaine Salisbury
Please call the Career Center's mainline at 202.885.1804 with questions.
Shipping Materials from American University:
FedEx
- Please bring a completed air bill and attach it to your package.
- Make sure your air bill includes the following information:
- Call 1-800-463-3339 to schedule a pick-up. A courtesy phone will be available for you in the Employer Lounge on the Upper Mezzanine Level of Bender Arena.
- Schedule your pick-up for NEXT DAY, no later than 4:30 p.m.
- Pick-up location:
Billing account number
Shipper and recipient names
Type of service
Approximate weight of package, if possible
American University Career Center
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
5th Floor Butler Pavilion
Washington, DC 20016-8011
UPS
Bring your package to the UPS Store, located in the tunnel across from the Bender Arena. UPS pick-up occurs at 5:30 p.m.