Career Fair | APS Meeting
November 23-25, 2025, Houston, Texas

Career Fair

Discover your next step at the Career Fair, taking place in-person at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, Nov. 23 - 25, 2025.

The APS DFD Meeting Career Fair allows job seekers and employers to meet in person to discuss a variety of physics job opportunities at all career levels.

Employers will be available to conduct on-site interviews and make connections for post-meeting conversations.

Employer registration is open.

Sign up as an employer

Attendees

Meet face-to-face with employers and recruiters from industry, national labs, and other institutions, who will be available to answer your career-related questions. Get a sense of what you can expect when attending the career fair and meeting employers:

  • Job postings: Visit the APS Job Board to view all job postings online and visit the Career Fair area on-site, where you can download all the jobs advertised by using a QR code.
  • Applications: Start reviewing and applying for jobs on the APS Job Board starting on Oct. 27.
  • Interviews: Employers will independently schedule and conduct private interviews with job seekers. There will be a private interview space in the Career Fair area of the convention center.
  • Employer follow-up: If you’re registered for the event, employers will be able to contact you after the Career Fair.

If you wish to attend the scientific sessions, you must register for the APS DFD Meeting separately.

In-person meeting Career Fair hours

Visit the Career Fair in the exhibit hall during these convenient times:

  • Sunday, Nov. 23, 4 - 8 p.m.
  • Monday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Prepare for the Career Fair

Whether you are searching for your first job or are looking to take the next step in your career, APS has a variety of resources for job seekers.

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 Career Navigator

The APS Career Navigator is your one-stop shop for information on interviewing, negotiation, and more.

Participating recruiters

Meet face-to-face with company recruiters who will be available to answer your career-related questions.

Career Fair contact

Email the APS Careers Program Manager for inquiries about the APS DFD Meeting Career Fair.