Early Registration Deadline: May 1, 2026
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Career Center

ALD/ALE 2026 Career Center

The ALD/ALE 2026 Career Center is open to all attendees and will provide an opportunity for employers to find qualified applicants for job openings and for job seekers to network and interact with potential employers during the Conference.

Career Center Location and Hours

JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, Tampa Bay Ballroom Prefunction (4F) (at Registration)
Monday June 29   9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday June 30   8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 1   8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

For questions about the ALD/ALE 2026 Career Center please contact Heather Korff, heather@avs.org, 530-896-0477.

Employers
Job Seekers
Employers

Employers

As a registered Attendee and participating Employer you may select to particiate in the ALD/ALE Caree Center. Employers may post job openings on the bulletin board, review résumés, and, optionally, conduct interviews in a semi-private interview room. Résumés will be available electronically for employers to review, and interview appointments will be scheduled via e-mail messaging. Services include collecting job postings/résumés, timecards, scheduling/coordinating interviews and providing a message board. Interviews may be scheduled Monday through Wednesday.

Employer Participation Options

  • Career Center Registration ($100 for up to 4 Job Postings): Includes job postings on the Career Center bulletin board with the ability to review résumés and, optionally, host interviews in a semi-private room.
  • Résumé Files Only ($75): After the ALD/ALE 2025 Conference you will receive an electronic copy of all job seeker résumés/CVs.
Before the Conference:
  • Employers may select a Career Center opportunity during online registration
  • Submit job postings (preferably in advance) to heather@avs.org.
    • Include “Job Posting Type” (Industry, Academia, Government/Laboratory, or Non-profit)
During the Conference:
  • Complete a timecard at the beginning of the week at the Registration Counter.
  • Check for messages from interested applicants (regularly each day).
  • Review résumés.
  • Reply to messages (i.e., interview, regrets, etc.).
  • Schedule/conduct interviews (onsite and informal).
Job Seekers

Job Seekers

As a registered Attendee and Job seeker you will be able to review job postings, network and interact with potential employers during the Conference.

Before the Conference:
  • Attendes may select to participate as a Job Seeker at the Career Center during online registration
  • E-mail your résumé (preferably in advance) to heather@avs.org.
    • If you are presenting a talk/poster, please list the program #, day, time, and location on your resume.
During the Conference:
  • Complete a timecard at the beginning of the week at the Registration Counter.
  • Review job boards daily.
  • Leave messages for employers/check e-mail for interview appointments (frequently each day).
  • Be available for onsite/informal interviews.
  • Print and bring EXTRA clean copies of your résumé/CV to hand out as needed.

Your résumé/CV 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.

For Year-Round Career Resources Visit the AVS Online Career Center