Engage in CHARM
Become a host!
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact and help create an unforgettable experience? The annual CHARM fair is approaching, and we are looking for enthusiastic hosts to help us in the CHARM committee and the Coordinators to welcome and guide students, exhibitors, and guests throughout the event.
As a host, you will mainly help out during the fair days or during a couple of weeks before the fair takes place depending on what type of role you have. Your responsibilities could range from having contact with companies to assisting with logistics and the setup process, such as helping with carpeting, booth arrangements, and other preparations the week before the fair.
Besides helping us create this amazing career fair, you also get some extra benefits as a host :
You will get to attend the CHARM banquet, which is an elegant three course dinner, where you get to talk to company representatives in a relaxed setting.
A host present
Lunch in Kårrestaurangen and access to the company lounges where there are tons of fika. (During the fair days)
Food whenever else you have a work shift.
In order for you to make a more informed choice on which host type that suits you the best, we have visualised the approximate workload and the expected work shift for each host type. When scheduling the work shifts we will of course take your needs into account, so you don’t miss some obligatory lesson, and most importantly making sure you still have time to attend the fair. The work shifts are set to be during LP3, LV2 and LV3; from the 27th of January to the 7th of February (LP = Study Period, LV = Study Week).
Fill out the form to apply, we will contact you afterward and offer you a role.
Banquet hosts
Do you like to arrange and decorate? As a banquet host you will help with preparing the CHARMbanquet - the grand dinner with company representatives and students from Chalmers. This means helping with practical manners the days before the banquet as well as preparations during the banquet day. This involves preparing the decor and the arrangement of table seating. The best part about being a banquet host is that you will get to enjoy the beautiful environment you helped create at the banquet dinner.
Workload: Medium
When (during LP3):
CHARMtalks hosts
Do you like to interact with people and are service minded? As a CHARMtalks host you have a crucial role in making CHARMtalks run as smoothly as possible.
CHARMtalks is an opportunity for both students and companies to talk to each other, alone and unbothered by the fair. As a CHARMtalks host you will assist the corporate representatives during the day and also assist the students to get to their meetings with the corporate representatives. You will also make sure there are refreshments available during these meetings.
Workload: Low
When (during LP3):
Corporate hosts
As a Corporate host your responsibilities are to assist companies attending the fair in different ways. This includes helping them set up, organise and clean their booth. In addition you will assist your area coordinator with managing your designated area by making sure that everything is running smoothly. This will be a great opportunity to network with the other Corporate hosts and be part of a team with a key role for the success of the fair.
Since you will be working close to companies you will get to know them very well, and this will be a great opportunity to widen your network and develop your communication skills.
Workload: Medium
When (during LP3):
Decor hosts
Do you have a sense for style? As a Decor Host, you will be decorating the fair and making it into something special. This includes a lot of balloons, and setting up signs, banners, and the CHARMbridge. During the fair, you will also function as a problem solver and be a helping hand for the CHARMcommitte.
Workload: Medium
When (during LP3):
Event hosts
As an event host, you will work towards ensuring that the events run as smoothly as possible. Event hosts take on various tasks that make inspiring and educational CHARM events possible, such as decorating the event area, making sure that all necessary equipment and materials are on hand before the events and assisting in overseeing the events.
Workload: Low
When (during LP3):
IT & Support hosts
Are you interested in IT and have an eye for technology? Then you should apply to become an IT & Support host during CHARM2025. As an IT & Support host you will act as a technical and general support during the fair. You will mainly work with IT related problems and help with technical details during fair construction, but during CHARM you will also help other exhibition areas with their problems. You will also help out with laying the red carpet the week before the fair.
Workload: Medium
When (during LP3):
Logistics hosts
Are you a person who enjoys working in closely knitted teams, have an interest in arranging effective flow of goods and want to see the fair come to life? Then you sound like our next Logistics Host! You will mainly help out with carpeting and constructing the exhibition area the week before the fair, but you will also help the Logistics Group with all logistics relating to CHARM. You will manage incoming and outgoing goods, and solve problems that may occur during the fair. As compensation for your hard work you will get the chance to enjoy the banquet. A Swedish driver’s licence for forklift is an advantage but not a requirement.
You will work approximately six four-hour shifts spread out during this period, where breakfast/lunch/dinner and fika is included! You don’t have to work every day - we will create a schedule that is personalized to your availability.
Workload: High
When (during LP3):
Lounge hosts
Are you social and service-minded? The lounges are a calm place where company representatives can have a cup of coffee, some snacks, and take a break from the fair. Before the fair, the lounge host will help set-up and decorate the lounges, and during the fair they will keep the lounges clean, and ensure there is always fresh food and drinks available.
Workload: Medium
When (during LP3):
Reception & Wardrobe hosts
Do you have good knowledge of the campus and are you good at taking in new information? Your main responsibilities as a reception host is to answer questions from students and company representatives. The receptionists are also responsible for providing additional services to the companies, such as selling tickets. To apply for this role you need to be fluent in English.
Workload: Medium
When (during LP3):
Do you have any questions about the recruitment processes?
Please contact:
Elina skoglund
Recruitment Manager
elina.skoglund@charm.chalmers.se
