CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR

All Northwestern students and alumni must provide a current resume, reflecting your Northwestern University attendance, for admission into the fair. Please bring several additional copies of your resume, reel and/or your portfolio of work to share with employers.

RSVP for the Career and Internship Fair
(Student Registration opens on Tuesday, April 2):
SoC students, Medill students, IMC Certificate students, and Medill alumni can RSVP by logging into MEDILLINK via the links below. On your MEDILLINK home page, click on “Medill & School of Communication 2013 Career & Internship Fair” under “Attend Events”. You must have a complete profile and a resume uploaded in your "documents" section to RSVP.

MEDILLINK: SoC Student Login*; Medill Student Login; IMC Certificate Login; Medill Alumni Login;

*School of Communication Students:  You should receive an email from MEDILLINK with a username and password. If you have any questions or need assistance please contact us at epics@northwestern.edu

When you RSVP, your resume will be included in a resume book that will be provided to all participating organizations. SoC students and Medill students/alumni that are unable to attend the Career & Internship Fair may still RSVP in MEDILLINK to be included in the resume book. Deadline to be included in the resume book is 12 noon (CST) on Tuesday, April 9.
School of Communication alumni cannot electronically RSVP but are encouraged to attend the fair, as many participating organizations are seeking recent and experienced alumni for full time positions.

All other current Northwestern students and alumni are highly encouraged to attend the fair, but cannot electronically RSVP.

This fair is ONLY open to current Northwestern students and alumni.

Employers Participating in the Career Fair (As of March 26):

Attend a Career Fair Prep Workshop:

Career Fair Prep Workshops are open to all Medill and School of Communication students, as well as all other Northwestern students and alumni. Kimberley Cornwell, Associate Director of Medill Career Services, will discuss tips to help you make the most out of the career fair including dress guidelines, what to bring, creating a game plan for the day, and how to approach employers. No RSVP is required; just show up at one of the following sessions (please note you do NOT need to attend all of the sessions, simply choose one):

Wednesday, April 3, 4 - 5 p.m., MTC 3-119
Thursday, April 4, Noon - 1 p.m., Norris, Wildcat Room
Friday, April 5, 1 - 2 p.m., Fisk 311
Monday, April 8, 1 - 2 p.m., MTC 3-127
Tuesday, April 9, Noon - 1 p.m., MTC 3-107

Breakout sessions during the Career Fair:

Marketing Your Own Brand, presented by Andrea Scott, VP of Talent at Imagination
April 10, Noon - 1 p.m., Armadillo Room, Norris (2nd floor)
Open to ALL Interested Northwestern Students and Alumni - NO RSVP Required

During this session, we'll cover the basics of a personal brand, why it's important and how to develop, refine and communicate your own personal brand. Presented by Andrea Scott, VP of Talent at Imagination, a custom content agency based in Chicago.

Personal branding is the process by which we market ourselves to others. As you embark upon the job search process, it's easy to put the focus on your application materials and send out as many resumes as possible. However, in this competitive talent landscape, employers are looking for more than just a solid resume and cover letter. Employers are looking for candidates who are able to present themselves, their unique talents and abilities in a clear and consistent manner, and in a way that stands out from other candidates.

Meet WGN Anchor Mark Suppelsa & attend SAG-AFTRA breakout session on how to negotiate your first broadcast contract.
April 10, 2 - 3 p.m., Armadillo Room, Norris (2nd floor)
Open to ALL Interested Northwestern Students and Alumni - NO RSVP Required

This session, “Broadcasting Contracts: Top 10 Personal Service Contract Provisions"", is designed to give you information about how to navigate your first contract as a broadcaster. Representatives from SAG-AFTRA, including SAG-AFTRA member & WGN anchor, Mark Suppelsa, will discuss the top 10 personal service contract provisions you need to be aware of before you sign your contract. This session is open to broadcast students from Medill and the School of Communication. No RSVP required.

The annual Career & Internship Fair, co-hosted by the Office of External Programs, Internships, & Career Services (EPICS) for the School of Communication and Medill Career Services, is an ideal place to recruit students, recent graduates, and experienced alumni. We welcome employers with internships, freelance, part-time, and full-time opportunities in the areas of Communications, Marketing, Consulting, Public Relations, Advertising, Media, Radio/TV/Film, Theatre, and Journalism. In addition to School of Communication (SoC) and Medill students and alumni, all Northwestern University students are invited to attend the Career & Internship Fair, giving you a diverse pool of candidates from which to recruit.

Details for our 2013 Career & Internship Fair are as follows:

• Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
• Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Location: Northwestern University, Norris Center Louis Room

Should you have any questions about our Career & Internship Fair, please contact EPICS Director, Heather Trulock, heather.trulock@northwestern.edu

REGISTRATION

Career & Internship Fair registration will be processed through MEDILLINK, Medill Career Services’ career management system. For those of you familiar with SoConnect, it is the same platform.

• If you are new to MEDILLINK, please register as a “new participant.” You will be able to simultaneously create an account and register for the Career & Internship Fair.  
• If you already have a MEDILLINK account, please register as a “past participant.”

Should you need any assistance with the registration process, please contact Elizabeth Hunter at Medill Career Services, e-hunter@northwestern.edu

PRICING

Early Bird Registration: February 4- February 28, 2013

• For-Profit Organizations: $250
• Non-Profit/Government/Educational Organizations: $100

Standard Registration: March 1 – March 31, 2013

• For-Profit Organizations: $300
• Non-Profit/Government/Educational Organizations: $150

Sponsorship Fee:
Purple Sponsorship - $600
Includes:

• Registration Fee (includes up to 4 representatives)
• A business card sized ad space in the Career & Internship Fair Guide, distributed to 300+ fair participants, interested students, and alums. The Career & Internship Fair Guide will also be uploaded to SoConnect and MEDILLINK, the career management systems for the School of Communication (SoC) and Medill, for unlimited student viewing.
• Your organization’s logo will be displayed on both the School of Communication’s EPICS Office and the Medill Career Services web sites for a minimum of six months.
• Preferred booth space in the event venue.
• Logo placement in Career & Internship Fair advertising, including but not limited to the advertisements in The Daily Northwestern.

White Sponsorship - $400
Includes:

• Registration Fee (includes up to 4 representatives)
• A business card sized ad space in the Career & Internship Fair Guide, distributed to 300+ fair participants, interested students, and alums. The Career & Internship Fair Guide will also be uploaded to SoConnect and MEDILLINK, the career management systems for the School of Communication (SoC) and Medill, for unlimited student viewing.
• Your organization’s logo will be displayed on both the School of Communication’s EPICS Office and the Medill Career Services web sites for a minimum of six months.