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EMPLOYERS

43rd Annual Diversity Career Fair (In-Person)

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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University of Washington (Seattle Campus)

Husky Union Building (HUB) Ballrooms - 2nd Floor

4001 E. Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195-2230

 

Cost: 

$895 (Business & Industry)

$695 (Government & Non-Profit)

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*OPEN TO ALL EMPLOYERS*

Information for Employers:

The Diversity Career Fair is open to "ALL EMPLOYERS," and has a proven reputation as a stable source of recruitment for employers who are committed to building a diversified workforce. This career fair connects employers that embrace a culture of inclusivity and belonging for all, with the talented students at the University of Washington. More than 1200 students from all academic disciplines to include STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), Business Administration, Education, and the Arts & Sciences attend the fair to find out about jobs and internships. 

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  • Build a reputation as an employer that values an inclusive, accessible work environment where everyone belongs and is empowered to succeed

  • Showcase your brand

  • Identify and expand your talent pool to recruit and and retain a diverse workforce

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How to Stand Out at the Career Fair

  • Represent Your Space Well. Display your company name and logo on banners and promotional materials.

  • Recruiters should wear name tags and have plenty of business cards on hand so potential applicants can reach out after the event.

  • Use Technology. Set-up a laptop so attendees can view your organizations’s culture. If you have photos of the work environment, video testimonial from current employees, and other media that shows the organization in a positive light, make sure it’s on display for attendees to see.

  • Be Friendly and Engaging. Stand in front of the booth and initiate conversations as attendees pass by.

  • Offer company giveaways. Acceptable swag include, but is not limited to: T-shirts, hats, coffee mugs, water bottles, key chains, mousepads, chapstick, hand sanitizer, tote bag, and phone accessories.

  • Announce upcoming job fairs you're attending on company website, social media profile.

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Registration Process:  

You must pre-register and pre-pay. Space is limited and reservations accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.​

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Registration Includes:

  • 6ft Table & Two Chairs  

  • Pre-Career Fair Marketing 

  • Power (limited available through registration on Handshake) 

  • Refreshments in private employer room (Veg and Gluten-Free options) 

  • Wi-Fi 

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Diversity Recruiting Resource:

Career & Internship Center Toolkit

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Registration will be managed through Handshake

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Questions: Please contact Yaffet Bedru at uwnsbe@uw.edu 

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