Career Fair Logistics for Employers

IMPORTANT: Our transportation and procedure has changed. 

Instead of parking off-site at Lincoln Creek Park & Ride and shuttling to campus, all employers and recruiters are welcome to park in one of the “C Lots,” highlighted in yellow on the Visitor Parking Map.

Since these are student lots and dedicated spots for career fair employer attendees will not be set aside, please plan to arrive early to allow time for parking, entering your code at the pay station, and walking to the career fair.

Parking Instructions for ALL INDUSTRIES CAREER FAIR ONLY

For industry-specific career fairs, please contact the fair point of contact directly. You can find their contact information on the event page in Handshake. 

1. Park in any C Lot space.
2. Locate a pay station. You’ll find them near the traffic light before crossing to campus, or marked on the Visitor Parking Map.
3. Follow the "Pay Station Instructions" below.
4. Cross the street toward the Student Recreation Center along the main path.
5. Look for a Career Fair sandwich board at the service road before the field, then turn left.
6. Continue to the back of the building—the career fair entrance will be there.

Please do not enter through the main Rec Center entrance, which is reserved for fitness facility users.

Pay Station Instructions (ALL INDUSTRIES CAREER FAIR ONLY):

To operate the pay station in the C lot (near the traffic signal):

1. Press any key to “wake up” the pay station from power save mode.
2. Enter license plate # (must be entered correctly to avoid a citation)
3. If you don’t see your event, choose option #5 more selections.
4. Select Event Coupon 1 Daily
5. Enter number of days (1).
6. Confirmation, enter ok.
7. Enter COUPON CODE: 5 4 6 7 4 3 9 2 and then ok.
8. Screen will show $0.00 amount due.  

*Receipts are NOT needed. Enforcement is done by the license plate number. It is important that the correct license plate is entered into the pay station.

For All Industries Career Fair ONLY. For industry-specific career fairs, please contact the fair's point of contact directly. Their information can be found on the event page in Handshake.

• On day of event, all employers will receive information on menu provided, timing, and hospitality lounge. We always have GF and Vegan options; however, please consider bringing your own snacks if you have an allergy.
• In general you can expect:
  • Coffee, tea, and water will be offered 1-2 hours prior to the event
  • If fair is during the 12pm lunch hour, lunch will be provided at 11AM.
  • If fair is after the lunch hour, light refreshments will be provided

• Weather forecast for Bellingham
• Safety and Emergency Information

• Plenty of printed copies of your job descriptions or other handouts 
• A printed copy of a QR code - linked to a digital copy of your handouts or website—so students can access a digital copy in case you run out. Here’s a free site to make your own (can link to a webpage, PDF, and more) 
• Preferred lunch or snacks if you have food allergies 
• Refillable water bottle 
• Tablecloth for your display 
• Clothing donations for the WWU Career Closet—FREE professional clothing for students and alumni
• Have a lot to transport? Consider bringing a rolling bag or foldable wagon - we will have one available for use

• We promote employers attending the career fair well ahead of time, using the information available in Handshake. 
• Post your available jobs and internships in Handshake right away so students can view them (and apply) ahead of time! 
• Make sure your company overview in Handshake is accurate and highlights what makes your organization unique for candidates!

Be sure to highlight what your organization has to offer to students, check out Branding Your Company Profile on Handshake. You’ll find tips on what to include in your company overview, including your logo and a cover photo, how to feature a job posting, and more! 

• Start planning your visit! View WWU's hotel accommodations and Bellingham resources webpage.