2017 Career Fair

Job Seekers

The INFORMS Career Center activities at the Annual Meeting are FREE for individual meeting registrants and are some of our most popular member benefits. Job seekers should register (either active or passive) in INFORMS Career Center so employers will know you are attending. Be sure to post your resume or anonymous career profile that will lead employers to you! Job seekers should review Career Center Resources prior to attending the job fair to make sure your resume and interviewing skills are in tip-top shape.

Individuals participating in the INFORMS Career Center activities like the Job Fair will be able to:

• Gather materials and make vital connections in a fun and energetic Career Fair-type setting
• Meet one-on-one with representatives of top employers who need you
• Research the files of the over 100 top employers expected to participate
• Drop off your resume if you are unable to connect in person with certain employers
• Qualify to have your resume reviewed by veteran INFORMS members

Don’t miss these Career Center Special Events

Career Fair Breakfast and Panel Discussion

By Invitation Only
Sunday, Oct. 22, 7:30 – 9 am

Chair: Warren Hearnes VP, Analytics & Data Sciences
Panelists:
     Scott Nestler, CAP – University of Notre Dame
     Shabbir Ahmed – Georgia Institute of Technology

Career Fair: Networking Meet & Greet / Resume Review

All Welcome
Sunday, Oct. 22, 12:00pm – 5pm

Gather materials and make vital connection in a fun and engaging atmosphere. Set-up interviews with employers and have your resume checked by professionals.

Career Fair Employer Reception

Invite Only
Sunday, Oct. 22, 5:30-6:30pm

Employers and recruiters are welcome to unwind and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails following the Career Fair on Sunday. Multiple giveaway items will be raffled during the reception. For tickets and additional details, please contact tom.fink@informs.org.

Thank you to our Sponsor

Career Fair: Interview Days

By Appointment Only
Monday-Wednesday, Oct. 22-25, 9:00am – 5 pm

Meet at the Sunday Career Fair or contact employers prior to the conference to mutually agree to an interview during these conference days.

Academic Job Search Panel

Monday, October 23rd, 8-9:30a
GBCC – Room 351A, Level 3

This panel discusses the academic interview process and do’s and don’ts associated with the job search.  In addition to comments by current and former search chairs, time will be provided for questions and answers.

Chair: Warren Hearnes VP, Analytics & Data Sciences
Panelists:
     Ozlem Ergun – Professor, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University
     Christian Wernz – Associate Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University – VCU
     Gabriel Zayas-Caban – Assistant Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of
          Wisconsin-Madison

Industry Job Search Panel

Sunday, October 22, 1:30-3p

This panel discusses the industry interview process and do’s and don’ts associated with the job search.  In addition to comment from current and former recruiters, time will be provided for questions and answers.

Chair: Warren Hearnes VP, Analytics & Data Sciences
Panelists:
     Dr. Shrikant Jarugumilli – Operations Research Lead at Monsanto
     Dr Nasser Salmasi – Operations Research Analyst at Corning Incorporated
     Dr Antonio Carbajal, CAP – Principal, Operations Research and Advanced Analytics at Turner

About INFORMS Career Center

INFORMS Career Center is the largest source of O.R. and analytics jobs and resumes. It’s where job seekers go to land the right job in academia or industry and where employers post their jobs and search our resume database for qualified candidates.

Members-Only Benefits:

• View newest jobs first before we open the listing to all
• Post your Career Profile for free
• Member Resumes rise to the top in employer resume searches
• Content library on Career Resources website
• Career coaching from Career Experts
• Monthly Jobs Alerts emails
• Special Job Posting pricing for member-employers