Career Fairs: Plan Your Visit

REGISTRATION

Standard registration includes registration for two representatives, one 6-foot rectangular table (6'x30"), two chairs, coffee/tea services, breakfast and lunch for two representatives, on-campus parking, and wireless internet access. Attendance of an additional representative may be added for $50 per person. For more than three attending representatives, an additional table can be purchased for the standard registration price.

Registration does not automatically confirm attendance. Attendance will be confirmed upon payment for registration is received. Registration and payment deadline is two-weeks before the event date. Attendees will not automatically have access to electrical outlets. Request for access to electrical outlets is required two-weeks before the scheduled career fair. 

Registration closes two weeks before the date of the fair. A waitlist is created once we are sold out or the registration deadline has passed. Cancellation deadline is two weeks before the event date. Career fair cancellations must be in writing to [email protected] or the coordinator of the career fair. There is a $50 required administrative fee for processing a refund. Cancellations received less than two weeks prior to the event and day-of-event no-shows are not eligible for a refund. Failure to cancel does not negate financial responsibility for career fair registration. 

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SHIPPING PACKAGES and materials

We provide our career fair participants with complimentary concierge services for their packages and materials. You may take advantage of this service in two ways: 

1. Send your items in advance to Career Services. Career Services will deliver all shipped items to your table on the morning of the fair. Please use the address below and include the following items:

• The name of the fair for which the materials are for
• The complete ZIP+4 code (92182-8255)
• Your organization's name is printed visibly on the package Career Services
• Address:
  • San Diego State University (Career Services)
  • Attn: [CAREER FAIR NAME]
  • 5500 Campanile Drive
  • San Diego, CA 92182-8255

2. On the morning of the career fair you may drop your packages and materials at our loading zone. The loading zone hours are 8:50 - 10 a.m. and 1:50 - 2:30 p.m. Any packages not picked up by 2:30 p.m. after the fair will be returned to Career Services and will be the responsibility of the owner to arrange for pickup. Packages not collected within 60 days will be disposed of. 

*These services are a courtesy. Career Services is not liable for damage to any equipment or materials, caused by accident, theft, natural disaster, or otherwise. By using this service you are agreeing to not hold Career Services liable for any damages incurred.

Drop-Off ZONE AND Driving directions

PARKING STRUCTURE 3:

1. From East/Westbound Interstate 8, exit College Ave. and head south toward campus
2. Turn left after the second pedestrian bridge onto Zura Way
3. Turn right on E. Campus Drive
4. Parking Structure 3 will be on your left, park on Level 6 (top floor)

DROP-OFF ZONE:

1. From East/Westbound Interstate 8, exit College Ave. and head south toward campus
2. Turn right immediately after the third overhead pedestrian bridge. This is Aztec Circle Drive; there will be a sign that says "Drop-Off Zone."
3. You will reach the drop-off zone at a turn-around spot on your left where volunteers and staff will be there to assist you. Leave your materials with our staff who will deliver them to your table.

LOADING ZONE to PARKING STRUCTURE 3

1. Return to Aztec Circle Drive and make a right turn onto College Avenue (south).
2. Turn left on Montezuma Road
3. Turn left on E. Campus Drive
4. Parking Structure 3 will be the second structure on your right, park on level 6

PARKING STRUCTURE TO DROP-OFF ZONE:

1. When you leave Parking Structure 3, exit at level 2, turn right on E. Campus Dr. then left on Zura Way
2. Turn right to head downhill (north) on College Ave. Make a U-turn at Canyon Crest Drive (first available)
3. Go up the hill and turn right immediately after the third overhead pedestrian bridge onto Aztec Circle Drive to return to the drop-off/pick-up zone

parking and citations

Free parking is available in Parking Structure 3, Level 6 (top floor of the parking structure) for career fair employer registrants who submit a license plate number for the vehicle that will be parked on campus for the event. Your license plate number should be submitted through the Offstreet form that will be emailed to you prior to the career fair. If this form is not submitted for your vehicle parked on campus then you will receive a parking citation. If you have any questions about parking you may contact SDSU Parking Services via phone at (619) 594-6671 or email at [email protected].

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Trolley Line

The Green Line Trolley connects east and west routes to SDSU. The trolley stops at the station located 55 feet underground. See the Trolley System Map for locations of each trolley stop.

Bus Routes

Buses stop on the SDSU Transit Center's street level mezzanine. From the bus routes—11, 115, 856, 936, and MTS Rapid Route 215—that currently service the campus, you can transfer to anywhere in the San Diego area. All buses on SDSU's routes are "bike buses" and provide wheelchair lift service.

Hotels

Click here to see a list of hotels near SDSU.

What to Bring

• Business cards or employer career site information
• Materials describing opportunities with your organization
• Sign listing what majors and what types of candidates you are seeking
• Information announcing any scheduled information session(s) and/or recruiting date(s) at SDSU
• Promotional items to be distributed to students (optional)
• Bottled water

Tips for Success

• Submit your license plate number for Parking Services ahead of the career fair. 
• Arrive one hour prior to the fair. Check-in opens at 9 AM.
• Be approachable, professional, and sincere with attendees. Representatives are one of the most important factors to success at the career fair. You are the face and image of your company.
• Ask passing-by attendees friendly, open-ended and specific questions, such as, “What is your major and and what do you like about it?”. 
• Bring business cards. A valuable aspect of attending a career fair for students is receiving a business card with personal information rather than “[email protected]”.
• Invite representatives who are SDSU alumni, if possible. It’s a great selling point when current students see a former SDSU student thriving at your company.
• Bring two representatives. Take turns eating lunch. You’ll be able to relax knowing your table is still staffed. 
• Prepare ahead of the career fair. Know about the opportunities available at your company and be able to speak specifically about opportunities’ responsibilities and application process. 
• Ask students about their peers that may be interested in your organization.
• Stand in front of your table so there is no barrier between you and the attendees. Do not stay on your laptop or phone. Be approachable. 
• Talk with students from every grade creating a long-term investment in the student body. 
• Brand your space. Your career fair table represents your company. Creating an enticing experience for students with cohesive and eye-catching table display and a chance to win exciting giveaways. 
• Have your table display communicate clearly what your company does even if your company is relatively well known, students might not be familiar with the work you do.
• Have a sign listing the majors you are interested in hiring even if you seek all majors.
• Develop a clear strategy for collecting student information and follow up with students you have talked with at the fair. This creates a positive image of your company and shows that you care about them.
• Complete our career fair Survey to assist us in improving your experience in the future.
   For questions and concerns about career fairs contact [email protected].

Questions?

For questions and concerns about career fairs, please contact [email protected].