Frequently Asked Questions from Employers
Spring Career Fair
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
12:00pm - 5pm
Wellness Center Main Gym– UND Campus, Grand Forks, ND
By registering for the fair the company
hereby affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer, offering employment
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age,
sexual orientation, disability, or citizenship unless legally required,
and provides equal opportunity to disabled veterans, and veterans of
the Vietnam and Gulf War eras.
UND Career Services reserves the right
to refuse attendance to any company, agency or school it feels does
not meet the institute's standards.
NOTE: Next day interviews can
be set up through Jamie at Career Services 701-777-4103
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What is the Spring Career Fair?
- How do I register for the
Spring Career Fair?
- What is the date and time
of the Spring Career Fair?
- What is the registration fee?
- What does the registration
fee include?
- How can I pay for the registration
fee?
- What is the cancellation/refund
policy?
- What Colleges and Majors does
UND offer?
- Who is invited to the Spring
Career Fair?
- Where do I ship displays and
materials for the Spring Career Fair?
- What are the lodging options
in Grand Forks?
- Where is the Spring Career Fair
held?
- Driving directions and links to maps
- Where can I unload my vehicle
and park for the Spring Career Fair?
- Who should I contact to set
up interviews after the Spring Career Fair?
- Who can I contact for assistance with the Career Fair
What is the Spring Career Fair?
The Spring Career Fair is an annual event attended by students from all
fields of study. The fair provides an excellent opportunity for employers to provide information about their company and to connect with students
to discuss or interview for current and/or future career-related employment
and co-op/internship opportunities.
NOTE: This event is only for bona fide employers of college interns
and grads. Anyone wanting to participate for the sole purpose of promoting
anything but jobs and to provide company information, may not attend.
How do I register for the
Spring Career Fair?
The best way to register for the Spring Career Fair is through the Career
Connect on-line system.
- Log on to www.career.und.edu
- Scroll down
- Click 'on employers' under
the Career Connect logo (lower left) indicate 'yes' at the security
screen.
- If you have not registered
in the system yet, click where it states "new employer partner's
click here to register", if you have registered, enter your user
name and password to log in.
- Once in the system:
- Run your mouse over "Career
Events" in the green bar across the top of the page
- Click on the "Career Events List"
- Click on the “search” button
- The title of the event should come
up
- Clicking on the title of the
event will give you information about it,
- Clicking on the word 'register'
(on the right) will take you to the registration form.
- Some information will be automatically
filled in. You will need to complete the rest of the registration information.
If you have any problems or questions,
feel free to contact our office.
Registration
deadline is Tuesday, January 26, 2010.
If registering after the January
26, deadline; registration fee will be $250 without electrical hook-up.
No more registrations will be accepted after February 1, 2010. Call 701-777-3905 to see if space is available.
What is the date and time of the
Spring Career Fair?
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
12:00pm – 5:00pm
What is the registration fee?
Note:
$200 registration fee includes:
- 6 foot table
- registration for up to two representatives ($10 each for more than
2 reps)
- tablecloth, if needed
- free parking in the ramp only (or)
- free shuttle service to/from the
Hilton Garden/Ramada/Canad Inns
- lunch/snacks/refreshments
or
$225 registration fee includes:
- 6 foot table
- registration for up to two representatives ($10 each for more than
2 reps)
- electricity
- tablecloth, if needed
- free parking in the ramp only (or)
- free shuttle service to/from the
Hilton Garden/Ramada/Canad Inns
- lunch/snacks/refreshments
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What does the registration fee include?
See “What is the registration fee?” above.
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How can I pay the registration fee?
The registration fee may be paid by check or credit card.
Checks are made payable to “UND” and
sent to:
UND Career Services
2891 2nd Avenue
North MS 9014
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9014
Call 701-777-3905 for credit card
payments.
What is the cancellation/refund policy?
No exceptions
Spring Career Fair: Cancellation notification is appreciated so we
may inform students. Refund of the registration fee (minus a $50 administrative fee) will be given for cancellations received up to
10 business days before the date of the fair, by 4pm (CDT). (In this case,
January 26th).
There is no refund of the registration fee for cancellations after
4pm on January 26th.
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What Colleges and Majors does
UND offer?
There are:
202 Fields of Study
89 Undergraduate Majors
68 Undergraduate Minors
58 Master's Programs
24 Doctoral Programs
2 Professional Programs
1 Specialist Diploma
View the UND fields of study at http://www.und.nodak.edu/dept/registrar/FieldsOfStudy/FieldsOfStudy.htm
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Who is invited to the
Spring Career Fair?
UND undergraduate and graduate students in all fields of study. UND
alumni are invited and encouraged to attend the Fall Career Fair as well. We
also extend an invitation to the student body of colleges/universities
in the tri-state area.
The Spring Career Fair is not open to the general public.
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Where do I ship displays and materials for the
Spring Career Fair?
- Displays may be shipped to:
Attn: UND Fall Career Fair
c/o Campus Postal Services
2891 2nd Avenue North
MS 9014
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9014
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What are
the lodging options in Grand Forks?
Shuttle service will be
provided to/from these hotels which are
close to UND:
Hilton Garden Inn
4301 James Ray Drive
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Phone: (701) 775-6000
FAX: (701) 746-0298
Visit
The Website
Email: Kelly.gust@hilton.com
Clarion Inn
Junction of I-29 & US Highway 2
1210 North 43rd Street
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Phone: (701) 775-3951
FAX: (701) 780-9112
Visit
The Website
Email: hotelhelp@choicehotels.com
Canad Inn
1000 South 42nd Street
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Phone: (701) 772-8404
Visit
The Website
Ramada Inn
Junction of I-29 & US Highway 2
1205 North 43rd Street
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Phone: (701) 775-3951
FAX: (701) 775-9774
Visit
The Website
Email: alunski21@yahoo.com
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Where is the
Spring Career Fair held?
The Spring Career Fair will be held in the Wellness Center Main Gym
on UND’s Campus.
Refer to the map in the itinerary
brochure emailed to the registered contact person.
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Driving directions and link to map
From North on I-29. Drive South on I-29. Take exit 141 for US-2/Gateway Drive toward City Center.Turn left on to Gateway DriveTurn right on to North 42ndStreet. Turn left on to 6th Avenue NorthTurn Left on to Princeton Street
From South on I-29. Drive North on I-29. Take exit 140 for DeMers Avenue Exit. Turn left on to North 42nd Street. Turn right on to 6th Avenue North Turn Left on to Princeton Street.
From the West on Hwy 2 (and the Airport). (From the Airport) Turn left off of the airport road on to Hwy 2. Continue East on Highway 2. Turns into Gateway Drive once in GF. Turn right on to North 42nd Street. Turn left on to 6th Avenue North Turn Left on to Princeton Street.
From East on Hwy 220. Drive West on Highway 220 (MN).Turns into Gateway Drive on the ND side. Turn left on to North Columbia RoadTurn right on to 6th Avenue North. Turn right on to Princeton Street.
Visit
Mapquest For Directions
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Where can I unload my vehicle
and park for the Spring Career Fair?
Enter and exit on the east side of
the Wellness Center, There will be staff available to assist with displays. Free parking is available in the paved lot adjacent to the main entrance
.
Pease do not park in front of the Wellness Center
, you will be ticketed.
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Who should I contact to set up next day interviews
after the Spring Career Fair?
To reserve a room for interviews the day after the fair, contact Jamie
Rerick, Recruiting Coordinator at 701-777-4103 or e-mail jamiererick@mail.und.nodak.edu. Rooms go quickly for the day after the fair
so please call Jamie as soon as possible to reserve yours.
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Who can I contact for assistance with the Career Fair?
If you need additional information or have a special request, please
contact:
Lynn Lee
Phone: 701-777-3905
e-mail: lynnlee@mail.und.nodak.edu