General Information

An in-person Career Fair is being planned during the DPP Meeting this year. The Career Fair will begin on Tuesday, November 3 through Thursday, November 5, at the Hilton Chicago Hotel, Chicago, Illinois.

Career Counseling Help Desk

A Career Counseling Help Desk will be offered during the Career Fair. The help desk consists of 30-minute appointment slots during which students, early career scientists, and/or job seekers can sign up to meet one-on-one with an APS Career Mentoring Fellow. These appointments are for career guidance purposes, such as help with the job search, resume/CV review, or general careers-related questions, and should not be considered an interview.

Jobseeker Information

Registration to attend the Career Fair is free of charge to those who have registered to attend the DPP meeting. In order to register, you must have an APS Job Board account. Job Seekers must go to the APS Job Board at any time to create an account. 

Employer Information

The following Employer Packages will be available for purchase:

1. Post Jobs and Resume Search Package - $600

   This package can be purchased by any employer whether attending the in-person event or not. Employers that are not attending the event can set up virtual interviews with the applicants.

   Package includes:

   • Post up to five (5) Job Postings on the APS Job Board

   • Access to the Resume database on the APS Job Board

   • Access to the interviewing tables at the Career Fair

   Register Here

   
   

2. Recruitment Tabletop - $1,600

   Package includes:

   • On-site Recruitment Tabletop (1 - 6ft table)

   • Up to two complimentary DPP 2026 registrations

   • Post up to 10 job postings on the APS Job Board

   • Access to the Resume database on the APS Job Board

   • Access to the interviewing tables at the Career Fair

   Register Here

3. Recruitment Double Tabletop - $2,100

   Package includes:

   • On-site Recruitment Tabletops (2 - 6ft Tables)

   • Up to two complimentary DPP 2026 registrations

   • Post up to 10 job postings on the APS Job Board

   • Access to the Resume database on the APS Job Board

   • Access to the interviewing tables at the Career Fair 

   Register Here

Advertise in the 2027 Career Guide

Show off your company in the 2027 APS Career Guide, which is distributed at APS meetings throughout the year, including the APS Global Physics Summit, the Division of Plasma Physics Meeting, the Division of Fluid Dynamics Annual Meeting, and the Division of Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Meeting.

Contact the IOP Publishing Strategic Sales Specialist for more information.

Dates to Remember

March 13                Registration Opens for Employers

August 3                 Registration Opens for Jobseekers

October 5               Employer Registration Deadline

October 26             Start Signing up for Career Counseling and Resume Help

November 2           On-Site Booth Set Up by Employers

November 3 - 5      In-person Career Fair 

November 20         Last day to view Jobs, Search Resumes on the Job Board

Information for Job Seekers

Career Counseling Help Desk

Join the Help Desk to get one-on-one advice from trained mentors on career development and feedback on your resume. The Help Desk will run concurrently with the Career Fair at the Hilton Chicago Hotel. Come to the Career Fair area to meet the mentors.

Help Desk Hours

Tuesday - Thursday

10AM - 5PM ET

Sign up will be available 1 week before the conference. 

Job Seeker Tips For Preparation

APS Online Guidebook: Career Navigator

Visit our Online Guidebook for helpful tips on resume building, interviewing, negotiation, and more.

APS Online Guidebook

APS Webinars

Gain access to experts from industry, government, and academia through the large library of APS Webinars. Topics include career exploration, industry career preparation, and opportunities for international physicists. 

APS Webinars

Career Fair FAQs

Must I be an APS member in order to participate in the Career Fair?

• No, you just need to register for the Career Fair through the link provided above. Registration for early career scientists is free for DPP registrants.

How do I see a listing of all job postings?

• Visit the APS Job Board to view all job postings and on-site, a QR code will also be available on site to view all the job postings.

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 Career Fair interviews be conducted?

• Employers will independently schedule and conduct private interviews with job seekers. There will be a private interview space around the Career Fair area at the Hilton Chicago Hotel, where the DPP meeting will be held.

Can employers contact me after the Career Fair?

• Yes. If you’re registered for the event, employers will be able to contact you after the Career Fair.

Didn't See Your Question?
Email Careers Program Manager, for all employer or jobseeker related inquiries.