General Information
An in-person Career Fair is being planned during the DPP Meeting this year. The Career Fair will begin on Tuesday, November 18 through Thursday, November 20 in Exhibit Hall B, at the Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, California.
Career Counseling Help Desk
A Career Counseling Help Desk will be offered during the Career Fair. The help desk consists of 30-min 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.
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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
Participating Employers:
General Fusion Inc.
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
TAE Technologies
Thea Energy
Type One Energy
The following Employer Packages will be available for purchase:
- 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:
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Post up to five (5) 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 Career Fair
Register Here
- Recruitment Tabletop - $1,100
Package includes:
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On-site Recruitment Tabletop (1 - 6ft table)
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Up to two complimentary DPP 2025 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
Register Here
- Recruitment Double Tabletop - $1,500
Package includes:
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On-site Recruitment Tabletops (2 - 6ft Tables)
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Up to two complimentary DPP 2025 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
Register Here
Advertise in the 2026 Career Guide
Show off your company in the 2026 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.
Purchase Here
Dates to Remember
July 11 Registration Opens for Employers
August 4 Registration Opens for Jobseekers
October 17 Employer Registration Deadline
November 10 Start Signing up for Career Counseling and Resume Help
November 17 On-Site Booth Set Up by Employers
November 18 - 20 In-person Career Fair
December 12 Last day to view Jobs, Search Resumes on the Job Board
Information for Job Seekers
Career Counseling Help Desk
Sign Up for the Career Counseling Help Desk to get one-on-one advice from trained mentors on career development, as well as for feedback on your resume or CV. The Help Desk will run concurrently with the Career Fair at the Long Beach Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B.
Help Desk Hours
Tuesday - Thursday
10AM - 4PM PT
Sign Up
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?
How do I see a listing of all job postings?
How do I request an interview/apply?
Where will Career Fair interviews be conducted?
Can employers contact me after the Career Fair?
Didn't See Your Question?
Email Careers Program Manager, for all employer or jobseeker related inquiries.