APPLY FOR CREW 2024
Be a part of the biggest career fair within the Nordic region
To apply for crew you need to be a member of the student union HHGS.
It is finally time to apply for crew at GADDEN!
This year GADDEN will take place on November 6-7th 2024 and we want you there! As crew during the fair you will be a part of organizing the biggest career fair for business, economics, law, logistics and environmental science studies within the Nordic region.
For the fair to be as good as possible, we need help to build and take down the fair, as well as your specific crew-responsibilities. Of course you will still have plenty of time to mingle with the different exhibitors at the fair, and don’t forget! All the crew will get to go to both the after-fair mingle and the banquet, as well as lots of fun events prior to the fair.
The entire GADDEN crew is divided in different areas of responsibility during the fair, which will be described further down. If you have any questions regarding our crew, feel free to contact our Vice Project Manager, Alma Gauffin at alma.gauffin@gadden.com.
We look forward to your application!
Crew
Be a part of the biggest career fair in the nordic region
Annually, our crew consists of approximately 150 driven business Students who make it possible to carry out the fair. There are several different crews who all have different tasks, such as helping in the lounges, being the contact person for the companies or handling logistic issues. Crew's work takes place mainly over the days of the fair and is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in the school and to get to know fellow students. ... Furthermore, it is a good experience for continued involvement in the school's associations or unions. For our crew , exciting weeks and exclusive events await, including meeting and networking with the representatives of the exhibiting companies.
READ MOREELECTRICITY & IT CREW
Are you the one your friends come to when they have technical issues? Then you should apply for the ‘Electricity & IT Crew’!
As a part of ‘Electricity & IT Crew’ you make sure that everything regarding the internet and electricity runs smoothly during the fair. Screens, gadgets that the exhibitors have in their company booth, wifi passwords and connection problems will be part of your work tasks. The crew will assist during all the presentations that take place during the fair. Are you independent, like to take responsibility and have that extra sense of technology that everyone else misses? Then the ‘Electricity & IT Crew’ is the right crew for you!
FAIR CREW
Are you a master of producing chess patterns, is there a hidden carpet placer in you or are you the best mover in Gothenburg? Then it is perfect for you to apply for the ‘Fair Crew’.
As crew you have responsibility for building the fair and taking it down, transforming the school into the black and yellow meeting place that GADDEN is. The ‘Fair Crew’ contributes with a professional impression by being helpful towards the companies with mounting the stands and also keeping the area of the fair impeccable, good opportunities for mingling are promised!
A great member of the ‘Fair Building Crew’ is a team player of rank, service-minded, solution-oriented and takes initiatives with ease. Stress resistance and an ability to keep your cool is a plus because the ‘Fair Building Crew’s’ time to shine is the day before when the fair is being assembled. Join the ‘Fair Building Crew’ for a unique team challenge in fair building and great possibility for mingling and interview sessions.
TRANSPORTATION CREW
Are you the one that greets the companies with a big smile on your face when they arrive in Gothenburg? Do you love to spend time in a car at the same time as keeping your cool when the traffic is busy? Then you should apply to the ‘Transportation Crew’!
You will be transporting exhibitors, their equipment, and speakers to and from the fair in an efficient, professional and safe way. As a person, you are service-minded, nice and a true problem solver with good knowledge of the traffic in Gothenburg. Add a driver’s license and you are made for the ‘Transportation Crew’. If you apply for the ‘Transportation Crew’ you will have a pacey experience with a lot of responsibility.
LUNCH & LOUNGE CREW
Do you love to hand out products and have a passion for exposing all new products our sponsors will release during the fair, or maybe are a social butterfly that loves to engage with your fellow students? Then you will be perfect for the ‘Lunch & Lounge Crew’!
You will handle the company and student lounges, serve breakfast and lunch to companies, and make sure that everything runs smoothly. ‘The Lunch & Lounge Crew’ is team-oriented with great opportunities for varying work tasks. This crew also interacts with all of our students that visit our popular lounges. You should be a happy and service-minded person who is a good team player!
EVENT CREW
Are you the master of planning events among your friends, or maybe the best dinner host in town? Apply for ‘Event Crew’ and take the chance to act out all your event qualities!
Together with the other crew members, you will be responsible for the practical parts at the events that occur during the fair, such as After Fair Mingle and the Banquet. You will also be greeting guests to our speakers during the fair and hand out goodiebags to the students. You will be working close to the event coordinators, so if you are a team player, creative, social, stress-resistant and have an eye for detail you will be the perfect fit for the ‘Event Crew’!
COMPANY RELATIONS CREW
Do you want a unique chance to bond with the companies at GADDEN? Are you service-minded, positive and a problem solver with a passion for networking? Then you are perfect as a ‘Company Relations Crew’!
As a part of the ‘Company Relations Crew’, you will be personally responsible for one or a couple of the companies exhibiting and be their contact person during GADDEN. You will be there as support for the company representatives during the entire fair and you will solve whatever problems that might arise. You who seek this position are independent, responsible and flexible.
As a part of the ‘Company Relations Crew’, you are offered a unique chance to get closer to the exhibiting companies than anyone else. Do not miss out on this opportunity – apply to the ‘Company Relations Crew’ now.
INFORMATION CREW
Are you an outgoing person, with a sense of service, who loves to meet new people? Are you a problem solver who loves to help other people? Then you should apply for the ‘Information Crew’!
As a part of this crew, you will often be the first face that the visitors see when they visit GADDEN. Together you will show, explain and guide everyone to give them the best impression of the career fair as possible. The work tasks include staffing our info desks and the reception assisting with information regarding anything related to the fair. You will also handle the tickets for lectures, solve problems that might arise and be helpful and nice in general. Being ‘Information Crew’ means gaining great knowledge about the career fair, an opportunity for a lot of personal encounters with companies and good prerequisites for making use of the fair in the best way possible!
PHOTO & PR CREW
Do you have a passion for capturing moments and love to make memories last forever? Are you fast thinking and have the ability to see the spark in every situation that may occur? Do you have an interest in photography? Well, then you will love the ‘Photo & PR Crew’!
As a ‘Photo & PR Crew’, you will take photos during GADDEN and the different events that take place during the days. You can relax during the evening events and have fun together with the rest of the crew. Cameras will be provided at the fair, so no need to bring your own!
SUSTAINABILITY CREW
Do you have a genuine interest in sustainability, are a curious person and want to contribute to evolving GADDENs work within sustainability? Are you passionate about creating a well-organized, clean environment while sparking meaningful discussions with leading companies? Then you should apply for the ‘Sustainability Crew’!
Do you have an interest in sustainability and want to be part of something impactful? As member of the “Sustainability Crew”, you’ll play a key role in ensuring GADDEN runs smoothly, maintaining an orderly atmosphere while inspiring both companies and visitors to adopt sustainable practices. while a clean fair environment. Be part of something bigger and contribute to a cleaner, greener, and more engaging career fair. Apply for ‘Sustainability Crew’ and contribute to a more sustainable career fair!
OTHER QUESTIONS
Where does GADDEN take place?
The fair takes place at the School of Business, Economics and Law
During what time and which days do you have to be there?
As for now, the days you will need to keep in mind are 6-7th of November 2024. On the 5th, the day before the fair, we will meet at around 2pm, to build the fair. On the 6th, the first day of the fair, you will be expected to be present from 7am to 4pm, and from 6pm the after-fair mingle will start. The mingle is not mandatory, but a great way to make some connections with future employers. On the 7th, the last day of the fair, you will be expected to be present from 7am until the fair is all taken down, which will be around 6pm. After that? Banquet at Elite Park Hotel!
What is the best thing about being a crew?
Besides the possibility to make contact with companies and expand your network for the future, you will get the chance to attend exclusive events such as mingle and a banquet. We have to say that the best thing about being a crew is that you create lots of great memories, meet new friends and have so much fun!
I feel like I have more questions, who do I turn to?
Feel free to contact our Vice Project Manager, Alma Gauffin at alma.gauffin@gadden.com