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Whether you're looking to fill internship, co-op, or full-time positions, Career Fest is your chance to find talented students. For more information about the services that are provided at the Career Center, visit www.sc.edu/career.   Contact us should you have additional questions.  Click on the hyperlink to download Adobe Acrobat Reader. 

NOTE:  All hyperlinks are in garnet text.

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Student Leader Breakfast
(For employers who pre-registered for this particular breakfast in JobMate.)

9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Employer Unload and Registration

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lunch with College of Hospitality, Retail & Sport Management Faculty 
(For employers who pre-registered for this particular lunch in JobMate.) 

11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Career Fest Employer Buffet-Style Lunch

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Career Fest

Early bird registration: $600 until September 3,  2013 at midnight.
Late registration (credit card only): $675 (September 4 - September 17, 2013)

Non-Profit Organization:  $300 until September 3,  2013 at midnight.

Late registration (credit card only): $375  (September 4 - September 17, 2013)

Payment Options:  Payments may be submitted via check, VISA, Discover, MasterCard, or American Express. 
USC's Federal Tax ID: 57-6001153

Job Fair Sponsorship Opportunity:  Demonstrate your commitment to the University of South Carolina, the Career Center and our students through job fair sponsorship!  Available for S.E.T. and Career Fest job fairs only, the job fair sponsorship fee is in addition to fair registration fee and provides prime table location and added publicity.  For details on job fair sponsorship and the Career Center's Partnership Program, see www.sc.edu/career/partnership.html and contact Vicky Hamby, Associate Director at 803-777-3966 or vmhamby@sc.edu.

Employer Eligibility Policy to Use Career Center Services

Job Fair Policy

Refund/Cancellation Policy:  All payments must be received no later than two (2) weeks prior to the career event.  If an employer has not paid in full and/or cancels less than two (2) weeks prior to the event, the organization will be held responsible for the payment.  All cancellations must be provided in writing by email to sbray@mailbox.sc.edu.  Future registrations for career events will not be allowed until the balance is paid.  If an employer registers on or after the two-week period prior to the event, all payments must be paid in full at the time of registration.  No refunds will be issued after September 3, 2013.  

Employer Benefits:

• Parking pass for Park Street Garage
• Unloading and loading assistance (shipping information)
• Continental breakfast and buffet lunch for up to 3 representatives
• An 8' x 2.5' covered table and 2 chairs
• Electrical outlet
• Wireless access

Exhibit Parameters:  All exhibits must be limited to the size of the 8' x 2.5' table. No vehicles or animals are allowed at the fair.  All items for your display must be able to fit onto your table.  This will ensure that all employers have adequate space and students can navigate the fair in an efficient manner.

ADA Accommodations:  If you are in need of ADA accommodations, contact Sandra Bray at sbray@mailbox.sc.edu or 803-777-1988 for assistance. 

Hotel Information:  The Career Center has a courtesy block of hotel rooms at the Hilton Columbia Center with a special conference rate.  Call 803-744-7800 and ask for the USC Career Center job fair rate.

Steps To Register:

1)  Click on the REGISTER FOR CAREER FEST  link to set up a JobMate account or log into JobMate.

2)  Select Job Fairs and Events to register for CAREER FEST.

3)  Select Job Fairs and search.

4)  You will see the CAREER FEST Icon and a register link to the right.

5)  Select the Register link and complete your registration information.