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Attend a Virtual Job Fair at UMUC!

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2009
VIRTUAL JOB FAIR
February 16-27, 2009

UMUC Virtual Job Fair
February 16, 2009 - February 29, 2009

The University of Maryland University College (UMUC) Office of Career Services invites you to participate as an employer in our 2009 Virtual Job Fair.

The job fair will be held online:
Beginning Monday, February 16, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.;
Ending Friday, February 27 at 5:00 p.m.

How Virtual Job Fairs Work for You

Access many qualified candidates without exhausting your recruitment budget! The technology utilized to power this event makes the recruitment process less expensive, more practical, and very convenient. Organizations can continue to focus on their core business objectives while simultaneously recruiting from a great talent source.

Virtual Job Fair Features: Your virtual booth will allow you to present video presentations, audio messages, company documents, brochures, literature, business cards, and more to participating candidates. As a participating employer, you will also have tools to instantly interact with job candidates who request to “chat” with you via Instant Messenger. All of this is possible from your desktop or laptop computer.

Here are Some Facts About UMUC:

  • The number of students enrolled in UMUC stateside programs has grown by 50% in the last five years – from 18,276 in fall 2000 to 27,429 in fall 2005. Total worldwide enrollment was 88,000 for the FY2005.
  • In fall 2005, 32% of UMUC's stateside students were African-Americans; minority students comprised 44% of the total enrollment – UMUC currently enrolls more African American students than any other public university in Maryland , including Historically Black College and Universities.
  • Four out of five undergraduate students enrolled in UMUC's stateside programs are also working full time.

For more facts and information about UMUC, please visit the Web site of The Office of Institutional Planning, Research and Accountability.  

Virtual Booth Pricing for UMUC Virtual Job Fair:

  • $150.00 –This fee is good for one virtual booth.
  • $150.00 – per additional booth

Register Now!

Important Information

Candidate Participation

A large number of students are expected to participate in this event. Job candidates come online, preview your booth(s), learn about open positions, and submit resumes for consideration. Candidates can drop resumes and request chat sessions with participating employers or an employer can set up a specific time to chat online with students.

Booth Preparation

After you register you will be provided with your sign on information. Each company is responsible for preparing a booth. It is a simple process that will take about one hour in which you proceed through a tutorial to prepare your booth. You do not need any advanced computer skills to prepare the booth and technical support is available. You will need job descriptions of open positions at your organization and an electronic version of your company logo. You can also add things like audio and video clips or PowerPoint presentations, if you choose. For best results, it is also recommended that you use the resume drop feature and set up a chat session with students. The company booth must be completed by Friday, February 13, 2009.

Sponsorship Opportunities

As a sponsor, your company may be entitled to waived registration fees at all UMUC job fairs, targeted recruiting opportunities, your company logo included in our job fair marketing materials, on the Career Services Web site, and in our newsletter, the opportunity to write an article for UMUC Career Services newsletter, and invitations to other key UMUC events. Sponsorships last for one year. If your company is interested in becoming a UMUC Office of Career Services sponsor, please contact Katie Nailler at knailler@umuc.edu or 301-985-7412.

Cancellation Policy

Refunds will be given to companies that cancel at least one week prior to the Job Fair. Cancellation must be made via email to Katie Nailler at knailler@umuc.edu