Employer Frequently Asked Questions

"I think my new employer will return, since on their first appearance at the job fair they got an employee! I was told they were very happy with the fair, and so am I."

When is the Alumni Job Fair?
Thursday, September 18, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.  There will be a post-event Alumni Networking Reception that recruiters are invited to attend from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Where is the AJF?
The Alumni Job Fair is being held at the Computer History Museum, located at 1401 N. Shoreline Boulevard in Mountain View, CA.

Why is the AJF being held off campus?
Due to space limitations on campus, the event has moved to a larger off-site location that will better accommodate the growing needs of the AJF.

Who is invited to the AJF?
Graduates of Stanford's School of Engineering with BS, MS, Eng or PhD degrees. Alumni from other schools at Stanford are invited to attend as well.

How many recruiting organizations will participate in the AJF?
We expect over 90 organizations to participate.

How many alumni will participate in the AJF?
We expect between 500-700 Stanford alumni to attend.

What’s the post-event Alumni Networking Reception?
This is new for 2008.  We’ll be hosting a reception from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. for alumni and recruiters. Refreshments will be served and all attendees are invited to socialize with each other in a less formal setting.  The reception will be held on the first floor of the Computer History Museum.

What is the registration fee?
$1000 per table.

What is included in the registration fee?
One skirted 2'x8' table, three chairs, and meals and refreshments for three people.

When is the deadline for registration?
Registrations will be accepted until we have reached our maximum capacity. To meet printing deadlines, employers must register no later than August 15 to be included in the program booklet.

I paid for an advertisement in the program booklet. What are the specs for submitting the art work?
Please submit camera-ready, black and white artwork no later than August 15 to Barbara McCain at bmccain@stanford.edu. Acceptable formats are .eps, .tiff, or high-quality .jpeg. Ad dimensions are as follows, Full page = 8"W x 10"H; Half page= 8"W x 4.5" H (horizontal); or 3.5"W x 10" H (vertical).

May I bring a display and/or a backdrop?
Yes, as long as it fits around the provided 2'x8' table and does not interfere with adjacent tables or project into the area in front of the table. Any displays that spill over into other company table areas may be asked to be taken down by Stanford Engineering staff.

Will we have access to the internet and electricity?
The Museum has an open wireless line that does not require a password. Please assume that with 90+ companies at the Job Fair, downloading time may be slow and plan accordingly. There will also be an IT Technician available to you should you encounter technical issues you can’t solve. 

Each table comes with its own supply of electricity and plug-in.

Will we be provided refreshments?
A box meal will be available for recruiters in the Employer Lounge on the 2nd floor starting at 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will also be available throughout the day. 

Note: Employers and Alumni will each have separate lounge areas.  We request that employers do not enter the Alumni Lounge area as this is intended to be a space for alumni to network with each other, unwind, and/or prepare for their visits to company tables.