General Information
An in-person Job Fair is being planned during the DPP Meeting this year. The Job Fair will begin on Tuesday, October 8 through Thursday, October 10, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia.
Career Counseling and Resume Help Desk
Back by popular demand, a Career Counseling and Resume Help Desk will also be available in the Job Fair area at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel. Continue to check this website for updates and help desk sign up.
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 help 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 APS Job Board account. Job Seekers must go to the APS Job Board at any time to create an account. In addition, registration to attend the DPP Job Fair will begin on Monday, September 9, 2024. More details on how to register for the Job Fair will be available here on September 9.
Employer Information
The following Employer Packages will be available for purchase starting on July 22:
- 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 their applicants.
Register Here
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Post up to two (2) Job Postings on the APS Job Board
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Access to the Resume database on the APS Job Board
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Access to the interviewing tables at the Job Fair
- Recruitment Tabletop - $1,000
Register Here
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On-site Recruitment Tabletop (1 - 6ft table)
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Up to two complimentary DPP 2024 registrations
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Post up to 10 job postings on the APS Job Board
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Access to the Resume database on the APS Job Board
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Access to the interviewing tables at the Job Fair
- Recruitment Double Tabletop - $1,400
Register Here
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On-site Recruitment Tabletops (2 - 6ft Tables)
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Up to two complimentary DPP 2024 registrations.
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Post up to 10 job postings on the APS Job Board
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Access to the Resume database on the APS Job Board
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Access to the interviewing tables at the Job Fair
- Employer Profile in the APS Careers Guide - $2,500
Register Here
Package Includes:
Advertise in the 2025 Career Guide
Would you like to show off your company in the 2025 APS Career Guide for jobseekers? Now is the time to do so. The Career Guide is distributed at all APS meetings throughout the year, including the Global Physics Summit, Division of Plasma Physics Meeting, Division of Fluid Dynamics, and DAMOP. Contact Mr. Chris Thomas, chris.thomas@ioppublishing.org for more information.
Dates to Remember
July 22 Registration Opens for Employers
September 9 Registration Opens for Jobseekers
September 13 Employer Registration Deadline
October 1 Start Signing up for Career Counseling and Resume Help
October 7 On-Site Booth Set Up by Employers
October 8-10 In-person Job Fair
October 8-10 Career Counseling and Resume Help Desk Available
October 25 Last day to view Jobs, Search Resumes on the Job Board
Information for Job Seekers
Career & Resume 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 Job Fair at the Sheraton. Come to the Job Fair area, Plaza Concourse, to meet the mentors.
Help Desk Hours
Tuesday - Thursday
10AM - 4PM 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 Job Fair?
- No, you just need to register for the Job Fair through the link provided above. Registration for students and 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, a QR code will also be available 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 job fair interviews be conducted?
- Employers will independently schedule and conduct private interviews with job seekers. There will be a private interview space around the Job Fair area at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel, where the DPP meeting will be held.
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 rennie@aps.org, Careers Program Manager, for all employer or jobseeker related inquiries.