Open the door to new career prospects at the 2021 Annual Meeting Career Fair! Participants can take advantage of dozens of opportunities to interview for O.R., analytics, and data science positions with top organizations in academia and industry (both national and international).
Although the in-person and virtual options both provide excellent opportunities to connect with employers, those who can are encouraged to attend both experiences to maximize their chances to find that perfect role. Note: You must attend the 2021 INFORMS Annual Meeting to register for the in-person event (or to attend both).
In-Person Event
October 24–26, Sunday-Tuesday, 9am–5pm
Anaheim, California
Interviews: Mon., 10/25, and Tues., 10/26, 9am–5pm
Virtual Event
October 20, Wednesday, 9am–5pm EDT
Online
Use the buttons above to take you to the information you need depending on your desired Career Fair experience.
Employers You Could Meet With:
In-person Career Fair Employers
| Benson Hill |
| BNSF Railways |
| California State University, Dominguez Hills |
| California State University, Sacramento |
| Carnegie Mellon University |
| Convoy |
| CSX |
| Federal Express |
| Flexport |
| Nordstrom |
| Optilogic |
| Penn State Great Valley |
| Sigopt |
| Texas Tech University |
| The University of Baltimore |
| University of Missouri, St. Louis |
| University of South Florida |
| University of Southern California – Daniel J Epstein Dept. of Industrial & Systems Engineering |
| University of Virginia, Dept. of Engineering Systems and Environment |
| US Air Force Civilian Service |
| US Naval Academy |
| Walt Disney Company |
| Wayfair |
Virtual Career Fair Employers
| American Airlines |
| Apple |
| Benson Hill |
| Bilkent University |
| California State University, Dominguez Hills |
| California State University, Sacramento |
| Catalina |
| Chinese University of Hong Kong, Dept. of Systems Engineering & Engineering Mgmt. |
| Dematic |
| Discover Financial Services |
| Edward Jones |
| ExxonMobil |
| Federal Express |
| Flexport |
| Ford Motor Company |
| Intel |
| Komatsu Mining Technology |
| National Security Agency (NSA) |
| NEOMA Business School |
| Nordstrom |
| Rand Corporation |
| Schneider National |
| School of Management and Economics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China |
| Syngenta |
| Tecnológico de Monterrey |
| Texas Tech University |
| The Institute for Defense Analyses |
| The University of Baltimore |
| T-Mobile |
| United Airlines |
| University of Exeter |
| University of Miami, College of Engineering |
| University of Missouri, St. Louis |
| University of Scranton |
| University of Southern California – Daniel J Epstein Dept. of Industrial & Systems Engineering |
| University of Texas at El Paso |
| University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee |
| University of Virginia, Dept. of Engineering Systems and Environment |
| Walt Disney Company |
| Wayfair |
Color Key
| In-person Only |
| Virtual Only |
| Attending Both |
In-Person Career Fair
The in-person event begins with a formal Career Fair from 11am to 5pm on Sunday, October 24. After employers and jobseekers have had a chance to network and exchange information, we will be holding two interview days on Monday, October 25, and Tuesday, October 26, from 9am to 5pm.
If you plan on attending in-person, please create a profile on the INFORMS Career Center and upload a current copy of your resume. Employers will be able to see these materials in advance of the Career Fair, and doing so increases your chances of being selected for an interview on Monday or Tuesday.
To register, please consult the information below.
You must register for the 2021 INFORMS Annual Meeting to attend the in-person Career Fair in Anaheim. You can go here to register for the Annual Meeting. Once you are registered to attend the Annual Meeting, be sure to create or update your Career Center profile. Next, select “Attend This Event” on the Career Center event site so participating employers can find you and potentially schedule interviews. Go here to see the Career Center event.
Virtual Career Fair
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, last year’s Annual Meeting Career Fair took place in an entirely virtual setting. Despite this change, the event was highly successful and INFORMS is happy to host another virtual event in the leadup to the 2021 Annual Meeting.
Attendees of the virtual Career Fair will be able to:
- Gather information and make vital connections via interactive employer booths
- View open jobs and connect with employers
- Learn about the companies and their opportunities through Public Chat
- Research the files of the employers who participate
- Upload your resume for the job openings that meet your qualifications
- Request private chats to connect with recruiters
Registration for the event is FREE but you must pre-register. Please go here for more information and to register for the Virtual Career Fair.
Both In-Person and Virtual Career Fairs
Those who register for both in-person and virtual options will have the ability to gather information, make connections, and chat with and be seen by organizations in advance of the in-person event.
In-Person Experience
The in-person event begins with a formal Career Fair from 11am to 5pm on Sunday, October 24. After employers and jobseekers have had a chance to network and exchange information, we will be holding two interview days on Monday, October 25, and Tuesday, October 26, from 9am to 5pm.
Virtual Experience
Attendees of the virtual Career Fair will be able to:
- Gather information and make vital connections via interactive employer booths
- View open jobs and connect with employers
- Learn about the companies and their opportunities through Public Chat
- Research the files of the employers who participate
- Upload your resume for the job openings that meet your qualifications
- Request private chats to connect with recruiters
To register for both options, follow the steps below.
- You must register for the 2021 INFORMS Annual Meeting to attend the in-person Career Fair in Anaheim. Go here to register for the Annual Meeting.
- Once you are registered to attend the Annual Meeting, be sure to create or update your Career Center profile with a recent copy of your resume. Plus, select “Attend This Event” on the Career Center event site so participating employers can find you and potentially schedule interviews. Go here to participate in the Career Center event.
- Registration for the virtual event is FREE but you must pre-register. Go here for more information and to register for the virtual event.
Virtual Career Fair Events
Industry Job Search Panel (VTB78)
Tuesday, October 26, 7:45–9:15am PDT
Virtual – Virtual Room 78
Academic Job Search Panel (VTA78)
Tuesday, October 26, 6–7:30am PDT
Virtual – Virtual Room 78
