Career Fair 2025

Date, Time, and Location

The All Majors Career Fair will take place on February 12th, from 10:00 am-2:00 pm in the New Balance Recreation Center at the University of Maine.

Underwriter Spotlights

Employer Information

We’re excited to have you join us! Please register using this link!

Registration ($400)
Includes continental breakfast and lunch for up to 2 representatives

The Career Fair takes place in the New Balance Student Recreation Center (Rec Center) on the Orono campus. Signs will direct you to unload at the Rec Center entrance, and park in the designated reserved employer parking.

We encourage carpooling and earlier arrival to the fair. Some parking areas require some walking to the Rec Center, so we encourage making use of the employer drop-off area at the Rec Center front entrance if needed. Signs will direct you and student volunteers will assist you with your materials.

Your 6-foot table and a continental breakfast will be ready by 8:30 am, please arrive and be set up by 9:30 am. We ask that you bring identifying signage to display and descriptive materials to show or distribute to students about your open positions and which majors you are currently recruiting.

If you plan to ship any display materials to the fair, we urge you to do so by Monday, February 10th, and if needed please PRE-PAY & SCHEDULE A PICK-UP with your shipping company. Pick-up should be scheduled between 2:00-2:30 pm on Wednesday, February 12th, following the event from the Rec Center address. Please address your shipments and pick-up to:

“Job Fair Materials COMPANY NAME”

New Balance Student Recreation Center

22 Hilltop Rd.

University of Maine

Orono, ME 04469-5797

The fair will begin at 10:00 am, when students will be admitted. A catered lunch buffet will be served between 11:30 am-1:30 pm, concurrent with the fair. The fair will conclude at 2:00pm.

Directions and a campus map are available here: http://umaine.edu/locator/. Use 22 Hilltop Road, Orono, ME if using GPS.

When planning your attire for the fair, please be advised that the Rec Center, although heated, can get chilly at times. We encourage you to dress warmly.

If you are interested in using the Rec Center facilities before or after the fair you may do so at no charge. Tell Rec Center staff that you are a visiting Career Fair employer at the front desk and they will have you sign a waiver.

Want to Become a Sponsor?

$2,500

Registration fee waived with sponsorship
Includes continental breakfast and lunch for up to 5 representatives
Priority placement for table at event
Recognition in promotional materials
Feature on Career Center social media
Logo within UMaine CareerLink career management system
Priority scheduling for information session and on campus interviews (please request by January 31st, through kate.axelsenfoster@maine.edu)

$1,250

Registration fee waived with sponsorship
Includes continental breakfast and lunch for up to 4 representatives
Prime location for table at event
Recognition in promotional materials
Feature on Career Center social media

$750

Registration fee waived with sponsorship
Includes continental breakfast and lunch for up to 3 representatives
Recognition in promotional materials
Feature on Career Center social media

Frequently Asked Questions

The Standard Registration Fee of $400.00 includes one table (6 feet long- dimensions ~ 72 in. long x 30 in. wide, and 29 in. tall), two chairs, continental breakfast, and lunch for two representatives.

Extra Representatives: Additional $25.00 each

Late Registration Fee after January 31, 2025: $475.00

Registration/Refund Deadline: January 31, 2025

Payment Deadline: February 12, 2025

*Click the UMaine Career Fair under upcoming events on the left.

*Click Employers may now register.

*Click to attend “as an employer.”

*Click “Proceed to Registration” on the right of your screen. (Do not select “Sign in with your account”)

YES! The purpose of this fair is to educate students about career opportunities in for all majors, give advice, distribute information about your company, and answer any questions. Of course, if you anticipate openings in the future (either internships or full-time positions) you could post those with us in UMaine CareerLink and let students know how and when to apply.

We appreciate your support of the event. To be included in the marketing materials and be listed on our event page as a sponsor, please process your payment as soon as possible.

Sponsorship levels and what is included are listed on the event page/on our webpage, as follows:

FRIEND ($750)

Registration fee waived in sponsorship
Includes continental breakfast and lunch for up to 3 representatives
Recognition in promotional materials
Feature on Career Center social media

SUPPORTER ($1,250)

Registration fee waived in sponsorship
Includes continental breakfast and lunch for up to 4 representatives
Prime location for table at event
Recognition in promotional materials
Feature on Career Center social media

UNDERWRITER ($2,500)

Registration fee waived in sponsorship
Includes continental breakfast and lunch for up to 5 representatives
Priority placement for table at event
Recognition in promotional materials
Feature on Career Center social media
Logo within UMaine CareerLink career management system- Please be sure to upload correct logo during registration process
Priority scheduling for information session and on campus interviews- Request no later than January 31, 2025

Yes. If you plan to stay overnight, we have some options. Area hotels include:

*Hotel Ursa, (on campus) Orono: 207-962-1313- Limited Room Block Available until January 21^st

Comfort Inn, Bangor: 207-990-0888

Black Bear Inn, Orono: 207-866-7120

Country Inn, Bangor: 207-941-0200

Bangor Inn & Suites, Bangor: 207-947-0355

Courtyard by Marriott, Bangor: 207-262-0070

Four Points Sheraton, Bangor: 207-947-6721

Hampton Inn, Bangor: 207-990-4400

Hilton Garden Inn, Bangor: 207-262-0099

*To book directly with Hotel Ursa, please reserve your stay through this block by visiting www.hotelursa.com

Click reservations.

Click check in date and a drop down calendar will appear.

Click both the check in date and then the check out date on that calendar and the date range will adjust. Otherwise the system will default to one night stay.

Click on Special Codes or Rates.

Change Promo code to Group code and enter group code: CAREERFAIR25

Apply

This will apply the group discount and allow you to complete the remainder of the reservation with contact information and credit card details.

Each will receive their confirmation via email, and then follow the 48 hour cancellation policy.

**The February block is at a rate of $129.00, and the block will be released on January 21^st to reserve by to receive this discount.

The Employer dining area is in the back of the Rec Center, after the employer tables.

A continental breakfast will be provided in the morning, including tea and coffee.

Bottled water will be provided throughout the event.

A catered lunch with a variety of salads, hot and cold foods, gluten free, vegetarian, and dairy free options will be provided, as well.

Checks should be made payable to the University of Maine and mailed as soon as possible to

ATTN: Benjamin Collette

Career Center

5748 Memorial Union, Room 300

University of Maine

Orono, ME 04469-5748

Credit card payment instructions will be included in the registration confirmation email.

We cannot process payments by phone. Please complete the form online.

https://secure.touchnet.com/C22921_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=496&SINGLESTORE=true

(This is a secure UMaine on-line payment page). Here you can pay by AMEX, MasterCard, VISA or Discover. An email confirmation of your payment will be sent to you.

* Enter Payment Amount, Name of Organization, Review Item(s) in Cart, Email Address, Payment Information and an email confirmation of your payment will be sent to you.

Any questions or concerns about payment can be sent to benjamin.collette@maine.edu. Thank you.

Access to a single electrical outlet is $75.00, and must be requested in advance, on the registration form. On-site requests will NOT be possible, as the floor layout is impacted and we are limited to how many extension cords can be set up.

Ship to the Rec Center address to arrive by Monday, February 10th:

“Company Name: Job Fair Materials”

New Balance Student Recreation Center

22 Hilltop Rd.

University of Maine

Orono, ME 04469-5797

Plan for representatives to take their remaining items with them at the close of the event, or representatives must pre-pay and pre-schedule a pick-up with the correct shipping LABEL with your carrier to have the shipment picked up at the close of the fair on February 12, 2025 between 2:15 -2:45 pm. We will have packing tape to seal up boxes and items scheduled for pick-up can be left at the Career Center staff table/area as you leave.

All requests should go to Kate.axelsenfoster@maine.edu to manage the room assignments, schedules, confirmations, etc. Preference for scheduling will be prioritized for Underwriter Sponsors. Requests should be in early, and no later than January 31, 2025. Late requests will have to be scheduled following the fair.

Parking for employers closest to the Rec Center will fill up quickly. Once that lot is full guests will be directed to the CCA and Belgrade parking lots as shown on the map in the confirmation email. A van shuttle will be available for those who need it at the Rangeley Road entrance of the CCA parking lot.

Student Information

STUDENTS: RSVP IN CAREERLINK EVENTS

STUDENT VOLUNTEERS: SIGN UP HERE
Students and student organizations seeking volunteer opportunities may register to help with the job fair.

Mobile Phone App!

Download the “Symplicity Jobs and Careers” app from the Apple Store or Google Play. Use it to filter companies by positions recruited and the majors they are looking for.

A special thank you to our Underwriters!