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Frequently Asked Questions - Employers
LOGISTICS
What is the Career Fair?
When and where is the Career Fair?
How does the Career Fair work?
REGISTRATION
How do I register my organization?
What is the registration fee for the Career Fair?
When is the deadline for registering?
What if I register and do not attend the Career Fair?
APPLICATIONS AND INTERVIEWS
How will I receive applications?
Who arranges the interviews?
When should I contact students regarding interviews?
How long should interviews last?
Do I need to send a copy of my interview schedule to Equal Justice Works?
What are Informational Interviews?
OTHER INFORMATION
Are meals included in the registration fee?
What type of materials can I bring for my table?
LOGISTICS
What is the Career Fair?
The Equal Justice Works Career Fair is a national public interest law career fair that attracts over 1000 students and 150 employers. Employers attend the Career Fair to fill hundreds of internship and staff positions. Sectors represented include: national nonprofit organizations, public defenders, legal aid offices and federal government positions.
When and where is the Career Fair?
The 2008 Equal Justice Works Career Fair will take place on Friday, Oct. 10 and Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel located in Washington, D.C. The hotel is easily accessible by Metro.
How does the Career Fair work?
The 2008 Career Fair features both pre-scheduled interviews and informational interviews. Pre-scheduled interviews will take place on Saturday and Sunday throughout the day, except during the "Table Talk" or informational interview sessions.
Information about registered employers will be available to students on our website and the database will be updated as new employers register for the Career Fair. Students are responsible for submitting résumés directly to the employer. Employers are responsible for contacting applicants and arranging interview schedules.
REGISTRATION
How do I register my organization?
Starting in the spring, employers may register using an online registration system. Employers will be asked to provide information about your organization, your organization's attendees and available positions. Click here to see the types of organizations that have attended past career fairs.
What is the registration fee for the Career Fair?
Information regarding rates for the 2008 Career Fair has not been determined. Please check back in the spring for updated information.
When is the registration deadline?
To be included in the Career Fair materials, employers must register no later than August 31. After this deadline, any employers who wish to register will be allowed to do so; however, their information will be available on our website only. but not in our program book.
What if I register and do not attend the Career Fair?
If you have completed your registration for the Career Fair and are not able to attend, contact Ericka Hines at Equal Justice Works immediately. Employers must also directly notify any students with whom they have scheduled interviews.
If your organization does not attempt to notify Equal Justice Works and interviewees about the cancellation, it will be placed on a wait list for the 2009 Career Fair. Your organization will only be allowed to register if space becomes available. In addition, no refunds will be given to registered employers that do not attend the Career Fair.
APPLICATIONS AND INTERVIEWS
How will I receive applications?
Students will review your description and open positions located in our online database. They will send résumés directly to your organization. They are encouraged to submit applications to your organization by August 31.
Who arranges the interviews?
Employers are responsible for arranging their own interview schedules. Employers should contact applicants directly to set up Career Fair interview times. Equal Justice Works does not schedule interviews.
When should I contact students regarding interviews?
Employers may begin to contact applicants at any time. We encourage employers to complete their contact with students by September 14, which will allow students two weeks to make travel arrangements to the Career Fair.
How long should interviews last?
There is no preset interview length. In previous years, interviews typically lasted 20 to 30 minutes long.
Do I need to send a copy of my interview schedule to Equal Justice Works?
No, we do not need a copy of employer or applicant schedules.
What are Informational Interviews?
The informational interview sessions, or "Table Talk," provide an excellent opportunity for employers to meet informally with students and graduates. Every year, employers tell us about the wonderful candidates they have found through these interviews. Table Talk will take place in the afternoon on both Saturday and Sunday. There will be no Conference sessions scheduled during Table Talk to ensure that attendees can take full advantage of the opportunity to meet with Career Fair employers. All employers are required to participate in Table Talk.
OTHER INFORMATION
Are meals included in the registration fee?
Career Fair registration does not include the costs of meals.
What type of materials can I bring for my table?
You may bring printed materials, table top exhibits , etc. that can be placed on the table.
Thank You. See you in October!
Questions? Email Ericka Hines.