2. Meeting the Unique Challenge of
Sourcing Talent
For International Assignments
“In the search for internationally qualified candidates, there are unique
challenges and requirements that must be met. It is APEC’s belief that
the more opportunity we can create for international recruiting teams to
connect with globally mobile top talent from this part of the world, the
better we fulfill our mission - for recruiters and candidates alike - and
that’s why ICF exists.”
ICF ‘09: Your gateway to a future global workforce
3. http://www.ICF09.com • Recruit for your subsidiaries
and overseas operations
• Diversify and internationalize
your teams
• Target from a candidate pool
that matches your
requirements
• Identify candidates directly
from our database prior to the
Fair
• Pre-schedule one-on-one
interviews with key candidates
on-site
• Meet with highly educated,
multi-lingual candidates
• Network with other recruiters,
HR technology vendors,
international experts
• Register now - it’s quick and
easy
4. Sourcing Talent Locally From One Of
The World’s Most Strategic Markets
California
• 20% of the R&D budget of the United States
• 1st biotechnology center & 3rd pharmaceutical center in US
Silicon Valley
• 1st technology hub in the world with 6,000 companies employing
220,000
Universities
• Stanford, Berkeley & Caltech in the Top 10 of the best
engineering universities of the world (Source: Shanghai Jiao Tong University Ranking, 2007)
• Stanford’s MBA ranked 4th in the world (Source: Financial Times, 2008)
• California is the leading host for international students (84,800)
5. 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
6. Talent From The Region’s
Best Graduate Schools
Universities in California: 640,000 students
• Stanford University
• Berkeley University
• Cal Tech - California Institute of Technology
• UCSF - University of California San Francisco
• USC - University of Southern California
• UCLA, Davis, Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, Irvine, San Diego…
Other main campuses
• Columbia, Harvard, MIT…
• Texas A&M - Texas Agricultural & Mechanical Univ.
• Georgia Tech, Illinois Tech, Virginia Tech,…
7. Marketing On Your Behalf To Attract High
Potential Candidates
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
8. Our Results: ICF ‘08
•2,700 registered
candidates Work experience
• 1,300 on-site
candidates
Source: ICF’08
Place of origin
Sector of origin
9. ICF ‘08 Results:
40 Exhibitors, 900+ Global Job Openings
Break-down of Exhibitors By Industry Job location
10. ICF Talent Willing To Work Abroad
100% of candidates are fluent in English
2nd language Job location wanted
12. A Recruiting Fair For SMEs, Too
~20% of SMEs & start-ups in leading-edge high-tech industries
IT: Highdeal, Datacard Industry: Deschamps, Hexis, Liatech
Biotech: Idenix, Genfit Consulting: Oakridge, Solucom, Aperian
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
13. What’s New In ICF ‘09?
HR Technologies Vendor Pavilion
• Track HR Technology Trends & See Technologies On Site
• Visit our Technology Pavilion showcasing next-
generation HR technologies and vendors
• World-class technologies being presented 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
14. Exhibit & Sponsor Packages Available
Booth Pricing
• Single Booth (1-2 recruiters) – US $9,900
• Double booth (3-4 recruiters) – US$ 15,000
• Promotion Booth Available For Non-Recruiters - US $8,000
• Mini-Booth for Companies with less than 50 employees – US $5,000
General Sponsorship Opportunities
• Exhibitor Welcome Cocktail Reception Sponsorship - US $5,000
• WIFI Services Partner Sponsorship - US $5,000
• Exhibitor Breakfast/Lunch Sponsorship - US $3,000
• Workshop Sponsorship - US $3,000
• Website Listing - US $500
• Event Guide Advertising Opportunities - from $500-$3000
15. Premium Sponsorship Opportunities
Recruiting Companies Only
Silver Sponsorship – US$ 20,000
One single recruiting booth, logo on the home page of website, preferred listing on website, full page ad
space in Event Guide (3500 copies), short (5 min) presentation during cocktail reception, company name
& logo in ICF email communication. Mentioned as Silver Sponsor during opening keynotes.
Gold Sponsorship - US $30,000
One double recruiting booth, logo on the home page of website, preferred listing on website, inside back
cover ad space in Event Guide (3500 copies), short (5 min) presentation at the opening cocktail reception
dedicated to companies and partners, company name & logo in ICF email communication. Mentioned as
Gold Sponsor during opening keynotes.
Platinum Sponsorship - US $40,000
One double recruiting booth, logo on the home page of website, preferred listing on website, inside front
cover ad space in Event Guide (3500 copies), short (5 min) presentation at the opening cocktail reception
dedicated to companies and partners, company name & logo in ICF email communication , dedicated
email to all ICF09 registrants prior to event, signage near the registration desk (material to be provided by
client). Mentioned as Platinum Sponsor during opening keynotes.
16. Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities
Contact Us
Email us at: recruiters@internationalcareerfair.com
Phone: +1 415 613 1704 mobile
Contact: Lara Abrams-Melman, Sponsor and Booth Sales
We Look Forward To Seeing You
At ICF ‘09!
