Viterbi Career & Internship Expo
Meet & Greets
Q&A Sessions with StudentsMeet with Students
• Pre-registered students
• 20 minute Q&A session
• Collect resumes on-site
Trojan Talks
Information SessionsShare Your Company
• Pre-registered students
• 45 minute company info sessions
• Resumes collected for resume book
Coding/Case Challenges
Host CompetitionsShare Your Company
• Pre-registered students
• 45 minute company info sessions
• Resumes collected for resume book
Career & Internship Fair
Hire Viterbi StudentsConnect & Recruit
• Meet students seeking employment
• Location: Trousdale Parkway
• Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
On-Campus Interviews
Connect with CandidatesConnect & Recruit
• Pre-select candidates
• Employer-managed schedule
• Time: 12 - 5 p.m.
- For-Profit: $700
- Non-Profit: $200
- Government: $200
- Additional Table: $100
New companies receive $100 off! Email Maggie Cutler at maggiecu@usc.edu to learn more.
- Breakfast
- Refreshments
- Boxed lunch
- Entry to the Employer Oasis
- Six-foot table with sun umbrella
- Parking permit for up to three vehicles
- Fair entry for up to 10 organization representatives
Top FAq'S
Is the Career Expo different from the Viterbi Career & Internship Fair?
No, but the Fair is a part of the Career Expo. The Career Expo refers to all of the activities hosted on the event day, including Meet & Greets, Trojan Talks, Case Studies, Coding Challenges, and the Fair. The Fair is a part of the Career Expo, not a stand-alone event.
Are the Career Expo events on different days?
No. The Career Expo is one all-day engagement and recruiting event! The Career Expo runs from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Within the Career Expo, the Fair runs from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., while the Meet & Greets, Trojan Talks, Coding Challenges and Case Studies can be scheduled from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
On-Campus Interviews are the only activities not occuring on Career Expo day. Interviews are offered from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. the following day, (January 31, 2020).
What is the Career Expo app?
The Career Expo app allows students to view and register for the Career Expo events, manage their schedule, and view the Fair employers and map on one platform. You can download the Career Expo app here.
How long does the Career Expo last?
The Career Expo runs from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Fair runs from 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and the Meet & Greets, Trojan Talks, Coding Challenges and Case Studies can be scheduled from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
What should I bring with me to the Career Expo?
We suggest that in addition to shipping your company items shipped via Speedy’s, you bring paperweights, hats, sunscreen and sunglasses. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Is the Career Fair indoors?
No. The Career Fair takes place outdoors along Trousdale Parkway, a large walkway that runs down the center of the University of Southern California’s campus. Registration includes a sun umbrella, but you should plan ahead for the outdoor event, as it occurs rain or shine.
What if I only want to table at the Fair?
You can select to only table at the Fair from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. When you register for the Career Expo, you have the option of selecting all of the activities that you would like to participate in.
How many representatives does a company have to bring to participate?
You can bring up to ten representatives for the Career Expo, but we generally recommend the following:
- To participate in the Fair: 1+ representative
- To participate in the Fair and another event (e.g., Meet & Greet or Trojan Talk): 2-3+ representatives
How many engineering students attend the Career Expo?
The Career Expo occurs partially outdoors, so we cannot provide an exact attendee count. However, based on previous Career Expos, we estimate that about 3,000 engineering students attend each Career Expo.
REGISTRATION
How to I register for a Career Expo Event?
Our registration includes all of the Career Expo offerings in one form for your convenience. To register:
- Click “Register” on the Career Expo event page.
Register for the Fair, Meet & Greets, Trojan Talks and/or Coding Challenge/Case Studies by selecting each activity on the Days/Events Attending buttons.
After selecting your desired events, indicate your preferred session time in the section under the number of representatives attending the Fair.
Submit your registration form
Our staff will reach out to you to confirm your selected Career Expo events.
What if the event and time I select is already reserved by another employer?
After you submit your registration, a member of our staff will reach out to you to confirm your Career Expo selections. If the selection you made is unavailable, we will provide you with alternative times. You may choose to take the alternative time or remove that event from your registration.
If I have already registered for the Fair, how can I add other Career Expo events?
We can easily update your registration for you. Email vcareers@usc.edu to add additional Career Expo events, and a member of our staff will reach out to you to confirm your selections and availability.
How much does the Career Expo cost?
The Career Expo has pricing tiers, depending on when you register and what type of employer you are:
For-Profit Early Bird pricing: $650 (Eligible until December 20, 2019)
For-Profit regular pricing: $700
For-Profit late registration pricing: $800 (Registration after January 16, 2020)
Nonprofit/Government pricing: $200
New employers receive $100 off of registration. Email maggiecu@usc.edu for details and to have the discount applied to your registration.
Does it cost extra to have an event added to my Fair registration?
No. Your Career Expo registration includes the Fair and any additional Career Expo events that you would like to host.
Does it cost extra for an additional table?
Yes. There is a $100 fee to add a table. Under the “Extras” section of your registration form, you may select to add additional tables.
What is included in my Career Expo registration?
Every Career Expo registration includes:
Breakfast
Refreshments
Boxed lunch
Entry to the Employer Oasis
6-Foot table with sun umbrella
Parking permit for up to three vehicles
Fair entry for up to 10 organization representatives
What is the deadline to register for a Career Expo event?
The deadline to register is January 16, 2020. While we sometimes allow late registrations, there is a $100 late registration fee for registrations received after the January 16 deadline.
How do I register after the deadline?
Email vcareers@usc.edu to have the registration temporarily re-opened for you to register online. You are usually given a time frame to do this, such as an hour after we re-open the registration.
How do I cancel my registration?
Cancellations must be made in writing to vcareers@usc.edu before the close of business at least seven (7) days before the event. Any cancellations after that date will be billed for the full registration fee.
Payment
When is payment for the Career Expo due?
Payment is due on or before the day of the event (January 30, 2020).
Can I pay after the due date?
Yes. Payments after the due date are subject to a $100 late processing fee.
I don’t remember if I paid my registration. How do I know?
You can view your Career Expo invoice any time by accessing your employer account on Viterbi Career Gateway. Go to "My Account," select "Invoices," and then select "View your unpaid invoices." If an invoice has a balance of $0.00 it has been paid.
You will also receive a logistics email prior to the Career Expo, and in the email you will be notified if you have an existing balance.
Can I pay online?
Yes. You can pay for your invoice by scrolling to the bottom of the page, selecting the invoice by clicking on the invoice hyperlink, and selecting "Pay by Credit Card."
I see an “ERROR!” message every time that I try to pay for my registration. Why?
Our online merchant currently only accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover. If you are paying by American Express, you will need to fill out and return a one-time credit card authorization form. Email vcareers@usc.edu for the form and instructions on how to complete your payment.
Can I pay by check?
Yes. Please address checks to Viterbi Career Connections and send them to the below address. Please allow at least one week for us to receive and process the check to avoid a late payment fee.
Viterbi Career Connections
3710 S. McClintock Ave, RTH 218
Los Angeles, CA 90089-2900
Remember to include our inter-university mail code! It is how the check is routed to our office.
I need a W9 to complete my payment. Where can I find it?
Email maggiecu@usc.edu for our updated W9 form.
I have already paid for my Career Expo registration but I can no longer make it. Can I receive a refund?
Refunds will only be issued when a cancellation is made in writing to vcareers@usc.edu before the close of business at least seven (7) business days in advance of the event. Any cancellations after that date will be liable for the full registration fee.
Logistics
I haven’t received any logistic emails. How do I know where to go at the Career Expo?
We send logistics emails for the Career Expo in the weeks leading up to the event. The emails are sent to the email address that was used in your registration form.
If you registered for the Career Expo using a generic recruiting email, please check that email account for the Career Expo logistics email. If you cannot find the email, please email us at vcareers@usc.edu and we will forward it to you.
How do I ship my materials to USC for the Career Expo?
All materials must be sent to Speedy’s Moving Company. Send all materials to:
Speedy's Moving Company / Ben Gonzalez
10736 Jefferson Blvd. #814Culver City, CA 90230
Write “USC Viterbi Career Expo, Your Company Name, Box # of total # boxes” on all boxes. If you want materials shipped back to you, please bring a completed shipping label for each box.
For questions regarding your packages, contact Speedy’s at (310) 447-2952.
What is the deadline to ship my materials?
Boxes, packages and display materials may arrive at Speedy’s up to 4 weeks in advance of the event, but no later than January 23, 2020.
Where do I park for the Career Expo?
Parking is located at the Grand Avenue Parking Structure, just off campus on Jefferson Blvd. and Hope St. Three (3) pre-paid parking spaces are included per registration. Additional permits are $12/car.
When you arrive in the morning, let the attendant know you are here for the Viterbi Career & Internship Expo and provide your company name. You will be given a parking pass.
How do I locate the employer check-in at the Career Expo?
Pick up the shuttle on the ground floor of the parking center, which will take you to the stop located at 34th and Trousdale near employer check-in. Shuttles will have paper signs posted in the front windows with the event name.
What is the shuttle schedule?
Shuttles will run every 15-20 minutes from 8–11 a.m. and again from 2–4 p.m. between the Grand Avenue Parking Structure and employer check-in (34th and Trousdale).
What if I am taking a rideshare services to the Career Expo?
If you are using Uber/Lyft, use the address of the University Club (705 W 34th St, Los Angeles, CA 90089) to be dropped off near employer check-in.
Where will my booth be located?
Employer booths are placed on Trousdale in alphabetical order. Some employer booths will also be placed in Alumni Park with additional line stations to manage student lines.
You will be given your booth location at employer check-in on the morning of the Career Expo, and volunteers will be available to walk you to your booth. You can also view your booth location on the day of Expo via the Career Expo map on the event app.
Amenities
Is lunch included in the Career Expo?
Yes. You will receive your lunch tickets at employer check-in.
What if I have food restrictions?
You can request a vegetarian lunch option in your Career Expo registration under the “Extras” section of the form. If you require a vegan or gluten-free option, contact us at vcareers@usc.edu and we will arrange to have them available for you.
When and where is lunch served at the Career Expo?
Lunch is served beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the following locations:
Employer check-in: 34th and Trousdale
Information booth: Across from Tommy Trojan
I don’t have a lunch ticket. How do I receive a lunch?
We order lunches based on the numbers provided in each employer’s registration from. If you bring more representatives than listed in your registration, we will begin serving lunches to non-ticketed representatives at 12:30 p.m. These will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
What is the Employer Oasis?
The Employer Oasis is a space exclusively for our employer partners that is open from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. during the Career Expo. The oasis provides a quiet space to recharge and relax during the Career Expo. Breakfast, snacks and light refreshments will be provided.
Where is the Employer Oasis located?
Student Union Basement, Room 6 (STU B6)
Can I bring my support animal with me to the Career Expo?
While service animals are permitted on campus, we cannot allow support animals at the Career Expo.
Are there nursing areas near the Career Expo for mothers?
There are designated spaces for nursing in the women’s locker room at the Lyon Center, as well as in TCC 315 at the Tutor Campus Center. TCC 314 is the closest option for anyone requiring this space, as it is immediately adjacent to Trousdale Parkway where the Career Expo takes place.
If your question was not answered here, please email us at vcareers@usc.edu and we will assist you.
To view the Viterbi Student Profile, please click here. Statistics courtesy of American Society for Engineering Education.