Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When and where is the Second Annual San Francisco Advertising and Marketing Industry Diversity Job Fair?
A. The Second Annual San Francisco Advertising and Marketing Industry Diversity Job Fair will be taking place on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at the Academy of Art University. The Academy of Art University's website is http://www.academyart.edu.
Q. Who will be invited to attend the Second Annual San Francisco Advertising and Marketing Industry Diversity Job Fair?
A. While all undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students as well as qualified job seekers are welcome to attend, the Second Annual San Francisco Advertising and Marketing Industry Diversity Job Fair specifically targets underrepresented groups including minority ethnic groups, female, and GLBT.
Q. Is there a fee to attend the Second Annual San Francisco Advertising and Marketing Industry Diversity Job Fair?
A. There is no charge for students and job seekers to attend the Second Annual San Francisco Advertising and Marketing Industry Diversity Job Fair.
Q. How do I register for the Second Annual San Francisco Advertising and Marketing Industry Diversity Job Fair?
A. All students and job seekers interested in attending the event are asked to register online at: http://www.bdionline.com/diversitysf08/registration. We strongly recommend that you register by January 21. 2008.
Q. Should I bring my resume to the Job Fair?
A. Yes, please bring multiple copies of your resume to distribute to potential employers.
Q. What is the dress code for the Second Annual San Francisco Advertising and Marketing Industry Diversity Job Fair?
A. Dress to impress, please remember that this is your opportunity to interview.
Q. Who is organizing this event?
A. Academy of Art University, the largest private school of art and design in the country, is partnering with Adrants, the top advertising industry blog, along with Bay Area Interactive Group, a non-profit professional association dedicated to championing innovation in digital marketing, and Business Development Institute, the producer of diveristy programs across the U.S., to produce the Second Annual San Francisco Advertising and Marketing Industry Diversity Job Fair. Additional, we created a job fair advisory group made up of industry leaders. To learn more about the advisory group, please visit: http://www.bdionline.com/diveristysf08/advisorygroup.
Q. Are you contacting any student organizations regarding the event?
A. We are in the process of reaching out to many minority, female, GLBT, and business school student organizations and already have received support from many organizations. An updated list of supporting organizations will soon be available at http://www.bdionline.com/diversitysf08/supportingorganizations.
Q. How can student organizations, associations, etc. support the Second Annual San Francisco Advertising and Marketing Industry Diversity Job Fair?
A. Please e-mail diversity@bdionline.com for information on supporting and promoting the Second Annual San Francisco Advertising and Marketing Industry Diversity Job Fair.
Q. Is the Second Annual San Francisco Advertising and Marketing Industry Diversity Job Fair open to students and job seekers across the U.S.?
A. Yes, we are promoting this event nationwide and encourage everyone, especially minority, female, and GLBT students and job seekers, to attend the event.
Q. What employers will be recruiting at the Second Annual San Francisco Advertising and Marketing Industry Diversity Job Fair?
A. Leading advertising agencies and marketing firms that are interested in meeting with a diverse group of students and job seekers have been invited to exhibit at the event. A list of current exhibitors will soon be available at: http://www.bdionline.com/diversitysf08/sponsorsexhibitors.