February 20-21, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Help your International Students & Alumni
Find Job Opportunities

Meeting the Unique Challenge
Faced by your International
Students & Alumni
“At APEC, we and our partners recognize the large talent pool created by
the 623,000 international students currently in US colleges and
universities. We know that in their job search, international students
face unique challenges and requirements. It’s our belief that the more
opportunities we can create for international students and alumni to
connect with global companies, the better we fulfill our mission - for
candidates and recruiters alike - and that’s why ICF exists.”
ICF ‘09: A Gateway to a Global Career

http://www.ICF09.com
• Find job opportunities with
international companies in
the US or overseas
• Request on-site interviews
with companies that interest
you
• Meet face-to-face with
representatives from global
companies (pre-scheduled
interviews + walk-in)
• Attend valuable keynotes
and workshops on
international careers
• Network with your peers,
experts in the field, and
international recruiters
• Register now - it’s quick
and easy , and it’s FREE

Backed By An Elite Partner Network
• European Commission
• European Research Council
• French Embassy & Foreign Consulates
• Foreign Chambers of Commerce
• LinkedIn: Online network for professionals (24 million members)
• Magellan: International network of HR professionals
• ZAV: German Federal Work Agency
• Associations for expatriates in the US

Who Should Attend?
International & US Students/Alumni
Graduating Students
• Masters, PhDs or Post-Docs
• Engineering, science and/or business
• International students
• US students interested in an international career
Alumni
• Individuals who hold Master’s degrees, including MBAs with
technical backgrounds, PhDs, and Post-Docs in
Engineering or Science, looking for positions in Europe, the
Americas and Asia
• Experienced professionals interested in international career
opportunities in engineering, science or management

Marketing Campaigns To Attract High Potential Profiles
Lobbying & Networking
• University Career Centers, International Students Offices/Houses, Alumni Centers
• Network of Deans of Engineering Department
• Embassies, Consulates and Foreign Chambers of Commerce
• Professional Associations (engineers, biologists, expats, etc.)
Direct Marketing & E-Marketing
• Direct communication via mailing, e-newsletters, bulletin boards
ex: PhD students, engineering masters, international grads, student associations
• Advertising on partner websites and e-newsletters
ex: GABA/FACC/BAIA/SF/Swissnex (10,000+ Europeans in SFBA), Oriented (30,000 Asian profiles)
Buzz Marketing
• Posters & flyers on campuses, information meetings
• Facebook and social networks
Target Marketing
• Targeted advertising campaigns on LinkedIn and job websites
• Job postings on university and targeted job boards

Our Results: ICF ‘08
•2,700 registered Work experience
candidates
• 1,300 on-site candidates
Source: ICF’08
Place of origin
Sector of origin

ICF ‘08 Results:
40 Exhibitors, 900+ Global Jobs
Break-down of Exhibitors By Industry Job location

ICF Talent Willing To Work Abroad
100% of Candidates are Fluent in English
2nd language Job location wanted

Trusted By The World’s Leading Brands Since 1999

A Recruiting Fair For SMEs, Too
~20% of SMEs & start-up in leading edge industries & high-technologies
 Hardware & software, bio-technology, industrial goods, consulting, etc.
2008 Oakridge results: - 35 interesting candidates met during the Fair
- 20 candidates selected
- 3 candidates recruited (Canada & South Africa)
“Very positive: the Fair helped us to find the people we were looking for”
MICHELE MATEU, HR DIRECTOR, HEXIS GROUP
“We interviewed numerous qualified candidates and have already hired 2 individuals for
international account management roles. It was the perfect recruiting event for us”
VIVAN KRONER, HR DIRECTOR, APERIAN GLOBAL

What’s New In ICF ‘09?
HR Technologies Vendor Pavilion
• Track HR Technology Trends & See Technologies On Site
• See our Technology Pavilion showcasing next-
generation HR technologies and vendors
• World-class technologies being presented on-site by
some of the HR industry’s leading technology
companies
International Start-Up Pavilion
• Recruit Top Engineering & Business Talent On Site
• A high-potential talent pool for early-stage ventures