General Job Fair Information
An in-person Job Fair is being planned during the DPP Meeting this year. The Job Fair will begin on Tuesday, October 18 through Thursday, October 20, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PST, at the Spokane Convention Center in Spokane, Washington.
Career Counseling and Resume Help Desk
Career Counseling and Resume Help will also be available at the Job Fair, October 19-20. APS Career Mentoring Fellows will be on hand to give advice on various career paths, the job search process, and effective resume writing. To sign up, come to the Job Fair area in the Exhibit Hall of the Convention Center starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, October 18. Good news, whether you are on-site or remote, this service is available to all. If you are not planning on attending the DPP Meeting, but you would like to sign-up for this service, please contact Lesley-Ann Rennie, rennie@aps.org as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT: Please be aware that the career counseling and resume help desk is not a place to interview for jobs. The purpose of the career counseling and resume desk is for attendees to receive general advice on careers from volunteers. If attendees wish to interview for positions advertised at the job fair, they will need to register for the job fair and apply for those positions formally, as described in the job seeker instructions.
Jobseeker Information
Registration to attend the Job Fair is free of charge to all. In order to register, you must have an account for the APS Job Board. See more information below on preparing for the Job Fair.
Register Here
Employer Information
The following Employer Packages are now available for purchase:
- Post Jobs and Resume Search Package - $475. This package can be purchased by any employer whether they are attending the in-person event or not.
Package includes:
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- Post unlimited number of Jobs on the APS Job Board
- Access to the Resume database on the APS Job Board
- Access to the interviewing booths at the Job Fair area of the Convention Center
Register Here
- Recruitment Booth - $875.
Package includes:
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- On-site Recruitment Booth (1 - 8ft table)
- Post unlimited number of Jobs on the APS Job Board
- Access to the Resume database on the APS Job Board
- Access to the interviewing booths at the Job Fair area of the Convention Center
Register Here
- Recruitment Double Booth - $1,250.
Package includes:
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- On-site Recruitment Booth (2 - 8ft Tables)
- Post unlimited number of Jobs on the APS Job Board
- Access to the Resume database on the APS Job Board
- Access to the interviewing booths at the Job Fair area of the Convention Center
Register Here
Dates to Remember
August 25 Registration Opens for Employers
September 15 Registration Opens for Jobseekers
October 3 Employer Registration Deadline
October 17 On-Site Booth Set Up by Employers
October 18-20 In-person Job Fair
October 19-20 Career Counseling and Resume Help Desk
October 18 Sign up begins for Career Counseling and Resume Help
October 28 Job Postings and Resume Searches ends on the Job Board
Information for Job Seekers
Job Seeker Tips For Preparation
APS Career Shape Up Series
APS has launched a program to provide personalized challenges to help you get your professional goals on track. The APS Shape Up series offers a variety of challenges, including Shape Up my Grad School Search, Shape Up My Job Search, Shape Up for the Interview Process, and Shape Up my Professional Image.
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APS Online Professional Guidebook
You can also visit our Online Professional Guidebook for helpful tips on resume building, interviewing, negotiation, and more.
APS Online Professional Guidebook
Career Fair FAQs
Must I be an APS member in order to participate in the Job Fair?
- No, you just need to register for the Job Fair through the link provided above. Registration for early career scientists is free.
How do I see a listing of all job postings?
- Visit the APS Job Board to view all job postings and on-site, there will be printed copies of the jobs posted on a poster board.
How do I request an interview/apply?
- On the days of the event, you can visit the employers at their booth, or follow instructions listed on the job postings.
Where will job fair interviews be conducted?
- Employers will independently schedule and conduct private interviews with job seekers. There will be a private interview space in the Job Fair area of the Convention Center.
Can employers contact me after the Job Fair?
- Yes. If you’re registered for the event, employers will be able to contact you after the Job Fair.
Didn't See Your Question?
Email Lesley-Ann Rennie, APS Job Fair Coordinator, for all employer or attendee related inquiries at rennie@aps.org.