Employer of the Day & More

Market Days offer a similar structure to Employer of the Day, with the added energy of an outdoor multiple vendor environment. Held every Wednesday during the semester at the Student Union Plaza, this high-traffic event - organized by the Student Union team - draws students from all majors to explore and interact with a wide variety of vendors.

As a participating employer, you’ll be positioned alongside other campus favorites, giving you the chance to engage with a broad and diverse student audience. It’s a great way to boost your visibility, make personal connections, and strengthen your brand presence in a vibrant, informal setting.

You must create an account through the Student Union’s space reservation system before tabling can be scheduled. When scheduling a date, it must be approved by a Career Services team member.

This is a FREE event that occurs during Fall and Spring semesters ONLY.

What you need to know:

• A Handshake event will be created for student awareness
  • Please provide a company logo and any verbiage you would like included in the event description
• This market occurs outside at the Student Union Plaza weekly on Wednesdays between 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
• This market is first come first serve for table selection. Please arrive early.
• You are encouraged to bring a 10 x 10 tent if you choose a table in a sunny area of the Plaza

What is provided:

• 1 Table
• 2 Chairs

Tips for tabling:

• Stand up and move around to let students know you are eager to interact
• Feel free to bring your company branded tablecloth, stand-up banners, etc.
• Company swag and food grabs students’ attention
• Have copies of jobs posted in Handshake for students to take with them

Market Days Registration Form

The On-Campus Interview Program provides employers with the convenience of interviewing UNF students right here on campus. Our Career Services team handles the logistics, working closely with you to ensure a smooth, professional experience from start to finish. This program allows you to efficiently identify and engage with qualified candidates in a focused, on-campus setting.

 This is a FREE event that occurs during Fall and Spring semesters ONLY.

What you need to know:

• This event can be scheduled on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday between 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
• We kindly request that a schedule including student names and their designated interview times be submitted to our Front Office Manager no later than 3 business days prior to your scheduled On-Campus Interview date.

On-Campus Interviews Registration Form

Eligibility & Participation Guidelines

1. Employer Eligibility
   • Employers must be verified through Handshake with a completed and accurate employer profile.
   • Employers operating within multi-level marketing (MLM), requiring up-front costs, or commission only recruitment models are not eligible to participate.
   • Employers whose products or services conflict with university values or policies (including, but not limited to adult entertainment, gambling, recreational drugs) are not permitted to table on campus.
2. Financial Standing Requirement
   • Employers must have no outstanding invoices with UNF Career Services.
   • Scheduling for Employer of the Day will be delayed until all past-due payments related to previous fairs, sponsorships, or events have been paid in full.
   • Registration will not be confirmed until payment issues are resolved.
3. Registration Requirements
   • Employers must register for Employer of the Day via the official registration form.
   • During registration, organizations must provide:
     • The legal business name (matching their Handshake organization profile)
     • The primary contact’s name and email (matching their Handshake user account)
     • The names and email addresses of all representatives attending the activity.

4. Frequency Limitations
   • Employers may table up to two (2) times per semester to ensure diverse representation for students.
   • Employers seeking to participate more than twice in a single semester may submit a request for consideration. Approval is not guaranteed and is subject to the following conditions:
     • The additional date must occur in an all-majors designated location on campus.
       • If the major-specific location remains unclaimed by the Friday prior to the scheduled date, Career Services may reassign the employer to the preferred area.
     • The request will only be considered if Career Services determines that other employers seeking similar opportunities have had reasonable access to schedule tabling.

Activity Day Expectations

1. Professional Conduct
   • Employer of the Day is a recruitment-focused activity. Employers may discuss topics such as career opportunities, internships, and organizational culture.
   • Product promotion or sales of any kind are strictly prohibited.
     • This includes distribution or advertising of alcohol, tobacco, vaping products, or similar merchandise.

2. Dress Code
   • Employer attire should reflect the organization’s industry standard while remaining appropriate for a university environment:
     • Business or business casual attire for corporate/office-based industries
     • Branded or recreational attire for sports, hospitality, or outdoor industries or similar
   • Attire must be neat, non-provocative, and free from offensive logos or language.
3. Representation
   • Only representatives registered and approved in advance may attend or participate in Employer of the Day. Substitutions or unregistered attendees are not permitted.
   • Minors are not allowed to attend or represent an organization at this event.
   • The designated day-of contact must be registered, approved, and verified through the employer’s official Handshake account.
   • Employers are expected to interact respectfully and professionally with students, faculty, staff, and other employers.
   • Aggressive recruitment, solicitation, or pressuring students on immediate commitments is not allowed.
   • All materials distributed must be related to recruiting for the organization who is tabling.
4. Food Items
   • Pre-packaged items are strongly encouraged.
   • If an employer chooses to provide non-packaged food they must bring and use proper serving utensils (tongs, gloves, trays, etc.) to prevent direct handling of food.

Arrival & Setup Requirements

1. Employers must arrive on campus at least 15 minutes prior to the organization’s scheduled start time to allow for proper setup and readiness.
2. If the employer has not arrived and Career Services has not been contacted within 30 minutes after the scheduled start time, the table will be dismantled and the opportunity forfeited.

Parking & Campus Access

1. The parking voucher code must be entered on the day of the scheduled activity only. Codes entered before or after the event date will not be considered valid and may result in a parking citation.
2. Employers are responsible for following all UNF parking regulations.
   • Parking is available in the Fine Arts Garage (Bldg. 44), Library (Lot 2), or Arena Garage (Bldg. 38).
3. Parking on the first floor of garages or in Reserved or Faculty/Staff spaces is not permitted.
4. Vehicles must park nose-in, so the license plate is visible.
5. Employers must use the designated online voucher link and code the morning of the activity (emailed from Career Services).
6. Career Services cannot waive or reimburse parking tickets for any reason.
7. Guests parking in disability-accessible spaces must still register their plate using the voucher link provided.

Cancellations & No-Shows

1. Cancellations must be submitted at least two (2) business days in advance of the scheduled date.
2. Same-day or late cancellations should only occur in the event of a verified emergency or unavoidable circumstances.
3. No-call, no-shows or repeated late cancellations/arrivals may result in temporary suspension from future Employer of the Day participation.

Policy Violations

1. Career Services reserves the right to:
   • Remove any representative or organization from campus if these policies are violated.
   • Restrict or permanently revoke participation privileges for employers who misrepresent themselves, violate ethics standards, or attempt to circumvent eligibility restrictions.
2. Career Services reserves the right to decline participation for any organization or representative that does not align with these guidelines.

Contact

UNF Career Services
hire@unf.edu
904-620-4473