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What is a Lucas Group Hiring Conference?
We Do Not Run “Job Fairs”
You may have attended job fairs in the past where you pay your money up front, set up a booth and hope the
right candidate finds you. This will NOT happen at a Lucas Group Military Hiring Conference! When you attend
a Lucas Group Hiring Conference, we will PRE-SELECT a slate of QUALIFIED and INTEREST ED candidates
based upon the parameters you give us. We will PRESHEDULE interviews for you to ensure a productive
experience. We invite specific candidates to attend based upon the needs of the corporations that have
confirmed to attend.
Cost
We do not charge you a fee to attend the Lucas Group Hiring Conference. The only cost to you is the hotel
suite(s) where you conduct the interviews (cost varies by location). The cost of the room includes a late check-
out (5:30pm) to allow for afternoon interviews. Lucas Group also provides a luncheon for all corporate
interviewers. You only pay Lucas Group a fee if you ultimately choose to hire one or more of the candidates we
have presented to you (contingency placement fee).
How Do I Confirm My Attendance?
Coordinate with your Lucas Group Account Executive and they will make all the arrangements for you,
including reserving your room (the hotel will get your method-of-payment when you check in upon arrival) and
setting up your interview schedule. We can be as flexible as you need us to be with respect to interview start
and stop times to accommodate your travel schedule. It is important that we get all of this information PRIOR
TO the conference so we can set up your interview schedule accordingly.
Confirmation Deadline
The deadline for confirming your attendance to the Lucas Group Hiring Conference is normally SIX (6)
business days prior to the event. Ask your Lucas Group Account Executive for the confirmation deadline for
each event you are interested in attending.
Why Do I Need a Hotel Suite?
Even if you are driving in the morning of your interviews, it is important to have a quiet, private, professional
location to conduct the interviews to eliminate distractions and ensure a productive interview. The “suite” hotels
where we host the Lucas Group Hiring Conferences provide the perfect environment for this.
Who Normally Attends?
Ideally, the Hiring Manager for the position(s) you are seeking to fill will attend. It is sometimes helpful to have
a Human Resources representative present in addition to the Hiring Manager.
How Many & What Types of Corporations Attend?
Each Lucas Group Hiring Conference has an average of 40-45 corporations in attendance (varies by
location...some will be 30-35, some as large as 60-70). They represent the largest publicly and privately-held
corporations in the world, midsized companies as well as some smaller businesses. Our Interview Package will
contain a list of the other corporations in attendance at each event you attend.
How Many Candidates Will I Interview?
Interviews are normally scheduled 45-60 minutes apart (occasionally 30 minutes apart). We can start
interviews as early as 7:30am. The last interviews can end as late at 5:30pm. Please confirm your arrival and
departure requirements with your Lucas Group Account Executive so we can eliminate conflicts with other prior
commitments and/or travel requirements.

2. How Many Interviews Does Each Candidate Have?
Each candidate will normally have 5-8 interviews at the Lucas Group Hiring Conference. Highly qualified
candidates with reasonably open geographical parameters may have 10-11.
How Are Candidates Selected for My Interview Schedule?
Your Lucas Group Account Executive will work with our Candidate Recruiting Team to ensure that we are
selecting candidates that will be QUALIFIED (based on the parameters you have given us) and INTEREST ED
(your opportunity fits the candidate’s career search parameters). Your interview schedule will not be finalized
until you arrive at the conference. We need this flexibility in order to ensure that we are putting the best
possible slate of candidates in front of you.
When Do I Get My Interview Schedule & When Do I Get to See the Resumes?
When you arrive at the conference, you will check into your hotel suite and will go to the LUCAS GROUP
CLIENT HOSPITALITY SUITE, where you will receive your INTERVIEW PACKAGE. This package includes
your INTERVIEW SCHEDULE, as well as RESUMES for the candidates we have selected for your line-up; and
a FEEDBACK SHEET, which you will use to provide feedback on the candidates you interviewed. If you plan to
arrive after 8pm the day before the interviews, we will leave your interview package at the hotel’s front desk for
pick-up because the Client Hospitality Suite closes at 8pm the evening prior to the interviews.
What if a Resume Doesn’t Look Like a Direct Match?
When you receive your interviewing packet, remember that a resume does not tell the whole story. Regardless
of the type of degree or the Military specialty, these are motivated, high-intellect, high-impact players that make
our Military the best in the world. On paper, not every one of them will jump out as a perfect match for your
needs. But if you approach each interview with an open mind, you may very well find a star that you would not
have otherwise considered until you get a chance to meet them face-to-face.
What Happens Once I Have Completed My Interviews?
Once you have completed your interviews, complete your FEEDBACK SHEET and go to the Lucas Group
Client Hospitality Suite. Give this form to your Account Executive or another member of the Lucas Group
team. They will review it with you to ensure we have captured all relevant feedback.
What Do I Need to Do to Land My “Top Prospects?”
Let the candidates know you are interested. Meet or exceed all deadlines and expectations. Create a personal
bond with the candidate. Coordinate with your Lucas Group Account Executive to find out what other
opportunities the candidate is considering and what you need to do to be competitive. In most cases, being
SWIFT and DECISIVE usually produces positive results.
Who is my Lucas Group Point of Contact?
Dave Howe is a Senior Partner at Lucas Group. After receiving a commission in the Navy from the U.S. Naval
Academy in 1997, Dave served for 5 years as a Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer. In 2002, Dave separated
from the Navy to join Lucas Group’s Washington D.C. office where he started as a Candidate Recruiter. Now,
he is a top Account Representative and will be your main point of contact.
Dave Howe
Senior Partner
1850 K Street NW, Suite 325
Washington, DC 20006
Toll Free: 800-361-9317 x 6930
Direct: 202-292-6930
Fax: 202-292-6960
Email: dhowe@lucasgroup.com
Website: www.lucasgroup.com