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CareerFest 2023
One-of-A-kind Job Fair

CareerFest invites graduating tech students to network and interview for jobs in the Automotive Industry.  Learn from others about succeeding professionally in the automotive trades. Students will receive a foundational experience and build long-term relationships for industry success!  

2023 STUDENT INFORMATION 

CareerFest Hiring Event Dates:

CAREERFEST

Friday & Saturday 

March 31st - April 1st 

9:15am - 4:00pm

Student Benefits

Multiple Interviews across a 2-day event!

CareerFest candidates will interview with multiple employers that have job openings right now

 

Foundational Networking!

CareerFest candidates will meet employers from small shops, medium shops, & dealerships

 

Comprehensive Employee Portfolio!

CareerFest candidates will submit a comprehensive employee portfolio that can be used for years to come to advance in your career

 

Immediate Hire Potential!

CareerFest candidates are likely to receive offers of employment at the "finish line" on Saturday afternoon

Catered Lunches!

CareerFest will provide catered lunch on both Friday & Saturday for candidates, hiring managers, & CareerFest guests

 

 

Bonus Structure

 

All Candidates

All candidates can receive $25 per job offer (up to $250) and 

You do not have to accept the offer to be eligible for offer bonuses!  

 

Top 5 Job Offers Bonuses

The top-5 Candidates that receive the most offers and accepts a job on-site are eligible for bonus money +Gas Cards in addition to the $25 per offer (up to $250) bonus that all candidates can get!  Gas cards will be mailed starting after the 40-day mark of being in the new position that was accepted at CareerFest. 

  • 1st Position $500 +$1,200 gas cards

  • 2nd Position $400 +$1,100 gas cards

  • 3rd Position $300 +$1,000 gas cards

  • 4th Position $200 +$900 gas cards

  • 5th Position $100 +$850 gas cards

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Student Submission Requirements

Print Application and Instructions
Applicants must submit the following documents + $50 application fee:

  • Resume

  • Letters of Recommendation/References

  • ​School Transcript

  • Personality Test Results

    • Complete the free online 'Personality Types' questionnaire at www.16personalities.com

      • It takes about 15 minutes to complete

      • At the end of the questionnaire there's an option to get your results emailed to you

      • Once you get the results, make sure to submit those to us

  • ​Candidate Photo - upload your headshot/photograph to be used in your candidate packet

 

 

Email the above documents by Monday March 27th to:

careerfest@carfestsa.org 

Questions regarding application process and submission requirements?

Email: careerfest@carfestsa.org

REGISTRATION FEE

Step 1

 

Submit all required documentation as outline above by listed deadline

Step 2

 

$50 registration 

Make your payment NOW to reserve your slot!

ONLINE PAYMENT

Full Payments can be made electronically by clicking on the “Pay Now” button.

You can also pay directly from your PayPal account to the email: finance@carfestsa.org

 

 

 

 

CHECKS/MONEY ORDER

If you pay by Check or Money Order, please make it out to: 

Community of Automotive Professionals (CAP) 

 

MAIL TO:

Community of Automotive Professionals (CAP)

Attn: Mark Colaw /ShelleyRené for CAREERFEST

8411 Speedway Drive

San Antonio, TX 78230

 

Once your submission is reviewed, you will received a confirmation.

Registration payments are non-refundable.

Questions? Email careerfest@carfestsa.org

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