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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the CAMEO CareerFest?
- What is the CAMEO CareerFest?
- Why should I attend CareerFest?
- How do I register for CAMEO CareerFest?
- How much does it cost to attend CareerFest?
- What does the registration fee cover?
- How long will it take to get a confirmation email after I register?
- Who can I contact if I have a question?
- How do I book an interview room?
When is CareerFest 2009?
Thursday, Feburary 19, 2009
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Commonwealth Ballroom -- Squires Student Center
What is CAMEO CareerFest?
CareerFest 2009 is a technical career fair to be held on Thursday, February 18, 2009. The College of Engineering at Virginia Tech is recognized nationally for its outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs. CareeFest is an excellent opportunity for companies to showcase their products and employment opportunities during the spring semester to the 5,000 plus students in the College of Engineering.
Why should I attend CAMEO CareerFest?
CareerFest is an event sponsored by CAMEO at Virginia Tech. The revenues generated from the event are used to provide scholarships to minority engineering students who are active members in the Virginia Tech Chapters of the Association for Women in Computing (AWC), Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), and National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). CAMEO also hosts career development and social activities for the minority engineering organizations.
CareerFest is the only career fair held during the Spring semester especially for engineering students.
How dow I register for CAMEO CareerFest?
Registration will be available online. Each organization must submit a registration form online. Your registration is complete when a payment has been accepted.
You can register by going to www.cameo.org.vt.edu --> Click CareerFest --> Click Registration
How much does it cost to attend to CareerFest?
Schedule of Fees
Regular Registration Fee: $xxx.00 per booth *
Deadline: xxxx, 11:59 PM EST
Late Registration Fee: $xxx.00 per booth *
Deadline: xxxxx, 5:00 PM EST
*Additional fees may apply if you are paying by credit card.
All checks should be payable to CAMEO at Virginia Tech.
Checks made out to Treasurer of Virginia Tech or Virginia Tech will not be accepted. Any check submitted that is payable to an entity other than CAMEO at Virginia Tech will not complete registration. CAMEO will not reserve a booth until payment is received.
Refund Policy
All companies who complete registration before xxxxx, 11:59 PM EST are eligible for a refund under the following circumstance. The company must contact CAMEO via email (cameo@vt.edu) and request a refund before the regular registration deadline.
If you do not contact CAMEO prior to the regular registration deadline you will not be eligible for a refund.
The Late Registration Fee is non-refundable.
Note: Registration is not complete until payment is received.
What does the registration fee cover?
- One 8 foot wide by 6 foot deep booth
- Two chairs
- One 110 - volt electrical outlet
- Continental breakfast for two representatives
- Catered box lunch for two representatives
How long will it take to get a confirmation email after I register?
You will receive a confirmation email immediately after registration. If you do not receive an email within 15 minutes of registering please contact CAMEO us.
How do I book an interview room?
Interview rooms will be reserved for the day following CareerFest, Friday, February 20, 2009. Rooms are available on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS.
CAMEO will reserve interview rooms in the Career Services building for CareerFest attendees.
To reserve a room not in the Career Services Building, email cameo@vt.edu and submit a request.
Interview room reservation is subject to availability.
Who should I contact if I have a question?
Meredith Herrmann (CAMEO Chair 2008-2009)
Sandra Griffith (Staff Advisor)
You may send an e-mail to cameo@vt.edu or call (540) 231-7337.
The preferred method of contact is email.
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