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2023 Tri-State Career & Internship Fair

Friday, April 28
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Jersey Mike's Arena, 83 Rockafeller Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854

2023 Rutgers-New Brunswick Tri-State Career & Internship Fair - Hosted by Rutgers

2,000+
Attendees
4
Diverse Campuses

Attendees from Rutgers–New Brunswick, Camden, Newark, RBHS, and the General Public

150+
Employers

Recruiting for Full-Time, Part-Time, and Internship Opportunities

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Candidate registration opens on March 19, 2023:

  • Current Rutgers University Students: Students can pre-register by logging in to their Rutgers Handshake account. Pre-registration is preferred but not required, walk-ins are welcome.
  • Alumni of Rutgers University RU-NB Alumni: Alumni can pre-register by logging in to their Rutgers Handshake account. Pre-registration is preferred but not required, walk-ins are welcome.
  • RU-Camden & RU-Newark Alumni: Pre-registration is not required, walk-ins are welcome.
  • External to Rutgers University: This event is open to the general public. Walk-ins are welcome and pre-registration is not required. 

IMPORTANT NOTES & HELPFUL TIPS:

  • Registration for employers is an on-going process. Please check back often to see which new employers have registered.
  • We encourage candidates to bring their mobile devices to the event and scan our QR code signage for a fair map and directory.
  • We encourage Rutgers University-New Brunswick students and alumni to download the Rutgers Handshake mobile app (available in both Google Play and the Apple Store) for the most up-to-date fair information and list of employers.
  • Attendance at our fair preparation events listed above and at the fair itself earns you stamps towards the Spring 2023 #Rutgersworks Free Tuition Challenge.

QUESTIONS:

Please contact a member of our Industry and Student Connections Team at careerfairs@echo.rutgers.edu or 848-445-7287 if you have any questions. We look forward to assisting you with your recruiting needs.

OVERVIEW:

Ranked New Jersey's #1 public university and in the top 25 in the nation (U.S. News & World Report), Rutgers is among the most ethnically diverse campuses in the nation and Big Ten. Make Rutgers your next step for all your recruiting needs by registering for this fair.

Our fair is open to students and alumni from all disciplines at Rutgers University (New Brunswick, Camden, Newark, and RBHS) and the general public, providing you with a large and diverse population of candidates eager to connect and discuss full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities.

All career-related programs coordinated by Career Exploration and Success for students and alumni are supported by fair revenue. We thank you in advance for supporting our regular programs and recruiting candidates.

 

REGISTRATION:

Employers may register for ONE of the two available days. Each day, the fair will be segmented by organizations recruiting for technical (i.e., science, technology, engineering, computer science, health), non-technical (i.e., business, arts, communications, education, etc.), and both technical and non-technical positions.

We have a variety of fair packages based on early bird registration price and your organization type:
 

2023 Tri-State Fair Pricing

 

All packages include:

  • (1) 6x3' Table in an 8x6' Booth
  • Electrical Outlet Access at Each Booth
  • Brunch for Two Representatives
  • On-site Parking

Note: Double booths have twice the number of amenities.

TRANSPORT & SHIPPING MATERIALS:

Prior to the Event: Please follow these important shipping guidelines to ensure timely arrival and pick-up of your materials:

  • Download and print this shipping label and affix it to EACH one of your packages.
  • Deliveries must be scheduled for arrival between April 18 - April 21.
  • Ship all items to 84 WAREHOUSE ROAD PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854.  NOTE: DO NOT SHIP DIRECTLY TO THE VENUE
  • To expedite the return of displays and/or any leftover materials, please include shipping bills in your packages with instructions for attending representatives.
  • Please schedule a return pick-up with your carrier prior to leaving the fair.
  • For the prompt return of your materials after the fair’s conclusion, you must use the fair venue location: Jersey Mike’s Arena, Rutgers University, 83 Rockafeller Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 as the pickup location.
  • All material must be picked up from the venue by your designated carrier by 6PM.
  • Career Exploration and Success and the Jersey Mike's Arena staff ARE NOT responsible for the shipping of any packages left behind without proper labels and arrangements following the event.

Transport with you to the Event: For those wishing to bring your materials with you to the event, follow these suggestions:

  • Drop them off at the "Materials Drop-off" location on the side of the Jersey Mike's Arena (JMA).  Access is available from Hospital Rd (see diagram within the "Directions and Parking" section of this page). 
  • From there, event staff will be able to assist you by transporting your materials directly to your booth while you park your car. For GPS directions, use the Jersey Mike’s Arena, located at 83 Rockafeller Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854. 

EMPLOYER PARKING:

You MUST use the link below to register your vehicle for the Career & Internship Mega Fair.  Until this process is complete, vehicles are not registered, and you may receive a citation. Special event parking and special event permits are only for visitors to the University and do not include free metered parking. Faculty, staff, and students must park in their regularly authorized lots. If you are a Rutgers alumnus/alumna recruiter using a formerly RU-registered vehicle, please get in touch with the Rutgers Parking Authority at least five days in advance at info_dots@ipo.rutgers.edu to have this vehicle removed from the system. The Rutgers Parking Authority cannot remove the license plate numbers of alumni unless they receive an email requesting vehicle de-registration.
 
 
 

Rutgers University Alumni: 

  • If still driving a vehicle registered during your time as a student on any Rutgers campus, alumni should confirm their removal from university records at least three days before your arrival on campus. Contact the Parking department at info_dots@ipo.rutgers.edu to request removal.
  • Once confirmed, all alumni candidates must register their vehicles here [COMING SOON] to request a visitor permit during the fair. View the parking map here.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:

Cancellations must be emailed to careerfairs@echo.rutgers.edu by 9AM on April 7, 2023. Please note that submission of a career fair registration obligates the organization and listed contact representative to be responsible for payment of all listed registration fees. Registered organizations not attending the career fair are still responsible for full payment unless they meet the requirements of the Payment and Cancellation Policy.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

We have created exciting sponsorship opportunities to maximize your employer's brand on campus and at the fair. Visit careers.rutgers.edu/kort to learn more.

QUESTIONS:

Please contact a member of our Industry and Student Connections Team at recruiting@echo.rutgers.edu or 848-445-7287 if you have any questions. We look forward to assisting you with your recruiting needs.