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Georgia Tech Alumni Career Fair

Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Cobb Galleria Centre
Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, GA

Online registration has ended. Walk-up registration available. Please note, you will have the opportunity to submit your resume following the Career Fair.

View the Schedule
Registration Information
Resume Submittal Process and Deadline
View Participating Companies
Helpful Information
Directions
Hotel Accommodations

Don't miss the 25th Annual Georgia Tech Alumni Career Fair — A Career Event Exclusively for Georgia Tech!

Event Schedule

Tuesday, March 11
    11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Career Fair Check-In, Walk-Up Registration
    12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch Workshop sponsored by Liberty Mutual - Meade Sutterfield, EE '72, Harvard MBA '74 - Seizing Opportunities - The What, When and How of Advancing Your Career, Tickets $10
    1:30 - 6:30 p.m. Career Fair
    6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Networking Reception sponsored by Microsoft - interact with company representatives and fellow alumni in a relaxed environment

Note: The Career Fair ends at 6:30 p.m. though alumni who arrive after 6:00 p.m. will not be admitted into the Career Fair, they are welcome to attend the Networking Reception.


Registration Information

The deadline to pre-register is passed. Walk-up registration will be available. Please note you must pre-register for the lunch workshop and networking reception.

For registration questions, please contact Taylor Ward, event coordinator, at 404-894-9273.


Resume Submittal Process and Deadline

Deadline to submit your resume is 8 a.m., EST, Monday, March 10.
The link with the resume upload form will be sent via email on March 4 to all pre-registered attendees. You will have the opportunity to submit your resume online through 8 a.m. EST, Monday, March 10. After submitting your resume, updated resumes will not be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be included on the Employer CD.

Upon completing the resume upload form, please make sure you indicate which companies, if any, you do NOT want to receive your resume. If you do not want your resume included on the CD you have the option of bringing printed copies of your resume to distribute.


Helpful Information

Do I need to attend the Career Fair to be included in the Resume CD given to employers?
Yes.

Can I attend the Lunch Workshop and/or the Networking Reception and not the Career Fair?
Yes, you can register online for these events through the Career Fair registration process.

How many resume copies should I bring to the Fair?
Based on our experience, you will need a minimum of 15-25 depending on the desired field of interest.

Can I find out if a specific company is attending the Fair?
Yes. Simply view our current list of Participating Companies online. Check back regularly as new companies register every day.

Will I have to pay for parking?
No. Self-parking is complimentary.

Once I arrive at the Cobb Galleria Centre, where should I go?
When you walk in the main entrance of the Cobb Galleria Centre, go up the escalator on the left side. Registration is located outside the John A. Williams Ballroom.

What is considered appropriate attire for the Fair?
We recommend business attire.

What should I do if I have pre-registered and realize that I won't be able to make the Fair?
Companies expect all pre-registered alumni to attend the Fair. Please contact us immediately if you are unable to attend the Fair so that we can notify companies that you will not be present.

Can non-alumni attend the Career Fair, even if they are a guest of an alumnus?
No. Attendance to the Career Fair, a service of the Alumni Association, is strictly limited to those who hold a degree from Georgia Tech.


Directions

Cobb Galleria Centre
Two Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339
Telephone: 770-955-8000
For directions, visit http://www.cobbgalleria.com/maps.html


Hotel Accommodations

A hotel room block is available at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel. The hotel is connected to the Cobb Galleria Centre and is located at 2450 Galleria Parkway. To make a reservation, please contact the hotel at 888-391-8724 or 770-953-4500. Be sure to specify that you are part of the Georgia Tech Alumni Room block. Reservations must be made by February 18, 2008 to ensure the special rate of $179 per night. For additional information about the hotel, visit http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/ATLRB.


For Additional Information

Contact Taylor Ward, event coordinator, at 404-894-9273.




A special thanks to our sponsors.

Platinum Sponsors:
Microsoft       Wolverton and Associates


Silver Sponsor:
     


Bronze Sponsors:

                  Technip.com