Dates & Location
November 20–22, 2008
McCormick Place, West Building, Level 3 (Convention Center)
Chicago, Illinois
Career Fair Hours
Booth Set Up
Wednesday, November 19, Noon–5:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 20, 8:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Hours of Operation
Thursday, November 20, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday, November 21, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 22, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Dismantling
Saturday, November 22, 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
What Your Career Fair Package Includes
- A 9' × 10' booth with one 6' skirted table, three side chairs, carpet, and a wastebasket
- A 3' curtain will surround each booth on 2 sides
- A 7" x 44" booth ID sign that includes company name (30 character limit), city/state, and booth number
- Online resume database access through November 30
- One job posting, unlimited word count that expires on November 30
- Two badges to access the Career Fair and the Exhibit Hall
- Your company name and a 25-word description in the Exhibits guide when you register by September 5
Resume Star Program
Find out about the Resume Star program held from noon–4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21 during the Career Fair.
Through October 15, 2008:
9' x 10' premium booth space (booths near high traffic areas) = $935 per booth
9' x 10' booth = $850 per booth
After October 15, 2008:
9' x 10' booth = $1,000 per booth
Floor Plan
See the layout for the Career Fair [PDF].
Purchase Career Fair Booth
If you already have a Career Center login and password, login and purchase your booth today!
Submit Free Career Fair Ad
Login and post your free 90-day job listing beginning September 10.
How to Purchase a Career Fair Booth
Step 1: If this is your first time posting an ad on ASHA's Career Center or registering for the Career Fair, complete the registration form, choose the booth type, then pay for your booth. Returning users login to reserve and pay for this year's booth.
Step 2: On September 10, login to post your free 80-day online job posting. Once we've approved your ad, we'll post it to the site.
Step 3: After your ad is approved, search the resume database and set up meetings with candidates who have indicated they will be attending Convention.
Recruiter's Badge Form
Already registered and have purchased a booth? Submit badge information by October 30 and have your badge ready and waiting for you.
Search Resume
After you pay for your interview booth and post your ad on September 10, research potential employees by accessing the online resume database.
Free Employer Profile
Purchase your booth by September 5 and then submit your 25-word company description to be included in the Convention Exhibits Guide.
University Faculty
Recruiting for a University Faculty job? Universities with faculty openings can exhibit in their own designated area.When you purchase your package, please select the "Faculty Openings" option.
Payment
Booth types vary (University, Standard, or Premium). A Visa, MasterCard, or American Express is required to reserve and/or purchase your booth. Booth assignment is made upon receipt of payment.
If you require an invoice, once you have a login and password for the site, please contact Brian Andrews in customer service at 888-491-8833, ext. 1014, or e-mail customerservice@jobcontrolcenter.com to request an invoice. You will receive a booth assignment once your payment has been received.
Shipping Information
Advance Warehouse Shipments
All materials shipped in advance to the warehouse must arrive by November 11, 2008. Any shipment arriving after this date will be charged an additional 30% per cwwt, $50.00 minimum.
To: Name of Exhibitor and Booth Number
For: ASHA Convention
C/O: Champion Exposition Services
Yellow Transportation
10301 S. Harlem Avenue
Dock 473-474 475
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
Direct Shipments
If you plan to ship exhibit materials to the Convention Center, the first day for direct freight acceptance is November 18, 2008. Make sure you get an estimate of drayage rates. The minimum handling charge is $172.50. Champion Exposition Services has a service manual with with information and the appropriate forms [PDF, 9.4MB]. This manual also contains forms necessary for contracting for electrical and audiovisual and computer equipment.
For questions related to the service manual, contact:
Champion Exposition Services
Phone: 800-723-1123
E-mail: help@championexpo.com
Customer Service Help
Contact Brian Andrews or April Dunnett, 888-491-8833, ext. 1014 (customerservice@jobcontrolcenter.com) for help with any of the following system functionality questions:
- Problems using the system to purchase your interview booth
- Resume Search/Job Posting Help
- Login/Password Help
- Scheduling Interviews
- Forgot Password
ASHA Career Fair Sales
Direct questions related to the Resume Star Program, Badge Form, or overall geneneral information not listed here to:
Karen Cohen, 301-296-8635, kcohen@asha.org
Regina Gibson-Burtnick, 301-296-8717, rgibsonburtnick@asha.org
Peggy Savage, 301-296-8684, psavage@asha.org