Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When and where is the Second Annual Advertising Industry Diversity Job Fair and Leadership Conference?
A. The Second Annual Advertising Industry Diversity Job Fair and Leadership Conference will be taking place on Webnesday, February 27, 2008 at the NYU Helen & Martin Kimmel Center for University Life. The NYU center's website is http://www.nyu.edu/kimmel.center. The Leadership Conference will be taking place in the morning followed by the Diversity Job Fair in the afternoon.
Q. Who will be invited to attend the Second Annual Advertising Industry Diversity Job Fair and Leadership Conference?
A. While all undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students as well as qualified job seekers are welcome to attend, the Second Annual Advertising Industry Diversity Job Fair and Leadership Conference specifically targets underrepresented groups including minority ethnic groups, female, and GLBT.
Q. Is there a fee to attend the Second Annual Advertising Industry Diversity Job Fair and Leadership Conference?
A. There is no charge for students and job seekers to attend the Second Annual Advertising Industry Diversity Job Fair and Leadership Conference.
Q. How do I register for the Second Annual Advertising Industry Diversity Job Fair and Leadership Conference?
A. All students and job seekers interested in attending the event are asked to register online at: http://www.bdionline.com/nydiversity08/registration. We strongly recommend that you register by February 4, 2008.
Q. What is the format of the Second Annual Advertising Industry Diversity Job Fair and Leadership Conference?
A.
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Leadership Conference: High profile speakers and recognized thought leaders will discuss the topic of diversity as well as educate job seekers on what it is like to pursue a career in advertising.
2:00 p.m - 5:30 p.m.: Job Fair: We will connect face-to-face, qualified job candidates who are interested in advertising careers with exibiting industry employers.
To view the complete agenda, please go to http://www.bdionline.com/nydiversity08/agenda.
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 Advertising Industry Diversity Job Fair and Leadership Conference?
A. Dress to impress, please remember that this is your opportunity to interview.
Q. Who is organizing this event?
A. New York University, the largest private univeristy in the United States, is partnering with Adrants, the top advertising industry blog, along with Business Development Institute, to produce the Second Annual Advertising Industry Diversity Job Fair and Leadership Conference. Additionally, 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/nydiversity08/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/nydiversity08/supportingorganizations.
Q. How can student organizations, associations, etc. support the Second Annual Advertising Industry Diversity Job Fair and Leadership Conference?
A. Please e-mail diversity@bdionline.com for information on supporting and promoting the Second Annual Advertising Industry Diversity Job Fair and Leadership Conference.
Q. Is the Second Annual Advertising Industry Diversity Job Fair and Leadership Conference 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 Advertising 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/nydiversity08/sponsorsexhibitors.