Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Employers
Over 800 students are expected to attend the Career Fair. All students register for the event in advance so that we can estimate attendance numbers. As the date of the fair gets closer, feel free to contact Caitlin ([email protected]) for a closer estimate.
You need not be hiring immediately to attend the event, however, you should be planning on hiring in 2024 (jobs or paid internships).
All recruiters must register in advance. Review this helpful guide on Employer Registration Instructions and check Registration and Fees tab for more details.
Payment for the Career Fair is by credit card or check which you can submit during the online registration process. Review this helpful guide on Employer Registration Instructions.
Preferred payment is done through a credit card on Simplicity. You will receive confirmation and a receipt once it is processed. Registration includes details on invoices.
You may park on the streets around campus or use the local parking garages. The garages below are listed from south to north.
PAO Parking
214 West 95th Street
(between Broadway & Amsterdam Ave.)
West Side Parking
234 West 108th Street
(between Broadway & Amsterdam Ave.)
(212) 222-8800
Open from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m.
E&B Operating Group
143 West 108th Street
(between Columbus & Amsterdam Ave.)
(212) 865-8315
Open 24 hours
GGMC Parking
512 West 112th St.
(between Broadway & Amsterdam Ave.)
(212) 865-1754
Open from 6 a.m. to midnight
Pro Park America
1090 West 114th Street
(between Broadway & Amsterdam Ave.)
(212) 523-1051
Open from 6 a.m. to midnight
Claremont Parking Corp.
Riverside Church, 120th Street
(between Claremont Ave. & Riverside Drive)
(212) 870-6736
Open from 6 a.m. to midnight
GMC Garage
532 West 122nd Street (between Broadway & Amsterdam Ave.)
(212) 961-1075
Open from 6 a.m. to midnight
More Than Parking (MTP)
631-635 West 131st Street
(between Broadway & 12th Ave.)
(212) 368-2579
Open from 6 a.m. to midnight
While there are many hotels in NYC, this list includes hotels that frequently do business with Columbia University and are close by.
FAQs for Students
All students must register in advance (click on the Registration and Fees tab to register). There is no cost for students to attend the fair. Students are encouraged to register as soon as possible to ensure they receive all communications regarding All Ivy events, job opportunities and interviews, and instructions on how to participate. Review the helpful Student Registration Instructions guide.
This is a professional opportunity, so please dress accordingly. Students are advised to look presentable and dress in what they consider professional attire.
Definitely upload your resume to the All Ivy Resume book! Recruiters will use the Resume Book to highlight students before the fair and will have access to review resumes after the fair.
To prepare:
- Review participating employer information.
- Visit employer web sites to learn more about them.
- Determine which organizations you want to target at the fair.
- Come prepared with questions for the recruiters.
