Career Center

The AVS Professional Leadership Committee continues to host the onsite AVS Career Center, open to all attendees, at the International Symposium for the purpose of connecting job seekers with potential employers. The goal is to facilitate contact and networking during the Conference.

In addition, in an attempt to create more opportunities for employers to find qualified applicants for job openings and for qualified applicants to have more opportunities to learn about potential employers there will be a Job Fair, Tuesday-Thursday, during the AVS 69^th International Symposium and Exhibition November 5-10, 2023 in Portland, OR.

AVS Career Center Registration – Hours/Location:

Tue.	November 7	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Exhibit Hall – Booth #1011
Wed.	November 8	10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Exhibit Hall – Booth #1011
Thu.	November 9	10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Exhibit Hall – Booth #1011
Fri.	November 10	7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.	Career Center/Registration

Employers

• Job Fair Registration (for Tabletop space)
• Career Center Registration (job postings/resume review/interview -or- bring 2 copies of each job posting on site)
• Include “Job Posting Type” (Industry, Academia, Government/Laboratory, or Non-profit)
• Complete a time card at the beginning of the week at the Career Center Registration area
• Check for messages from interested applicants (regularly each day)
• Review Résumés ELECTRONICALLY!!
• Reply to messages (i.e. interview, regrets, etc.)
• Schedule/conduct interviews (onsite and informal)

As a participating company, you can post your job(s) on the bulletin board, display any pertinent company information, interact throughout the day with individuals interested in your company, and still host interviews in a semi-private interview room. Greater exposure is guaranteed! 

Résumés will be available electronically for employers to review and interview appointments will be scheduled via e-mail messaging.  Regular services provided will include collecting job postings/résumés, complete timecards, scheduling/coordinating interviews, and providing a message board.  Interviews may be scheduled Tuesday through Friday (Friday interviews will be at a location TBD between the Employers and Applicants as necessary).

*Job Fair (Career-Recruiter Tabletop) Registration ($850) – Register via Exhibit “Booth” Registration: Includes: 1 skirted table (8’ x 2’) with 2 chairs, 1 Exhibit Hall Badge (w/ Lunch Tickets), shared electricity, company profile in online program, 1 or more job postings on the Career Center bulletin board, and one electronic copy of the résumés on file; ability to review résumés electronically and host interviews in a semi-private room during the job fair. The Career Center will be a carpeted area within the exhibit hall (SPACE IS LIMITED). Additional Staff: $75 (Limit 2).

*Career Center Registration (FREE prior to 10/20; $50 After 10/20): Includes 1 or more job postings on the Career Center bulletin board and the ability to review résumé binders and host interviews in a semi-private room during the job fair. 

Résumé Files Only ($150): After the Symposium you will receive an electronic copy of all job seeker résumés/CVs. 

Job Posting(s) Only (FREE):  Includes 1 or more job postings on the Career Center bulletin board.

Job Seekers

• Include on your résumé: Program #, day, time, and location if you are giving a talk
• E-mail your résumé (OR bring a copy on a flash drive)
• Complete a time card at the beginning of the week at the Career Center Registration area
• Review job boards daily
• Leave messages for employers/check e-mail for interview appointments (frequently each day)
• Be available for onsite/informal interviews
• Bring EXTRA, clean copies of your résumé to hand out as needed

Your résumé will be included in an electronic file available for review by potential employers. When you leave a message slip of interest for an employer, you will receive an e-mail message if they wish to schedule an interview.

It is important to check your e-mail often each day so you do not miss any interview opportunities. 

Submit Your Resumé/CV

Please e-mail your résumé/CV to heather@avs.org. Indicate if you will be attending the symposium or not. If you plan to attend, please check in at the AVS Career Center Booth to complete a time card, review the job boards and begin interviewing for a career.

Questions: Contact, Heather Korff, heather@avs.org, 530-896-0477

 

There are no charges or fees for Job Seekers associated with the services provided by the
AVS ONSITE Career Center!