{"id":11992,"date":"2026-06-17T12:23:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T17:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual\/?page_id=11992"},"modified":"2026-06-17T13:59:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T18:59:28","slug":"employers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meetings.informs.org\/wordpress\/annual\/employers\/","title":{"rendered":"Employers (Recruiters)"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-11992\" data-postid=\"11992\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-11992 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-zoom-bg=\"desktop\" data-css_id=\"8trf601\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_8trf601 tb_first tf_w\">\n            <span  class=\"builder_row_cover tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><\/span>            <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_xu7u601 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_4tyq601   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>2026 INFORMS Career Fair<\/h3>\n<h1 class=\"page-title\">Employers (Recruiters)<\/h1>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module menu -->\n<div  class=\"module module-menu tb_ck74275  mobile-menu-slide\" data-menu-style=\"mobile-menu-slide\" data-menu-breakpoint=\"0\" data-element-id=\"tb_ck74275\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        \n    <div class=\"module-menu-container\"><ul id=\"menu-employers\" class=\"ui tf_clearfix nav tf_rel tf_scrollbar  tb_default_color shadow\"><li id=\"menu-item-12009\" class=\"menu-item-custom-12009 menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-12009\"><a href=\"#schedule\">Schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-12010\" class=\"menu-item-custom-12010 menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-12010\"><a href=\"#career-fair\">Career Fair<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-12011\" class=\"menu-item-custom-12011 menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-12011\"><a href=\"#registration\">Employer Registration<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-12012\" class=\"menu-item-custom-12012 menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-12012\"><a href=\"#cancellations\">Cancellations &#038; Refunds<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>        <style>\n            .mobile-menu-module[data-module=\"tb_ck74275\"]{\n                right:-300px            }\n        <\/style>\n    <\/div>\n<!-- \/module menu -->\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_l871898 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_sf3c898 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_2j45404   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong>A highly targeted recruiting channel to pre-screen, meet, and interview specialized O.R. and analytics talent in three focused days.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From rising scholars to seasoned professionals, the Career Fair gives you direct access to one of the most skilled, diverse, and motivated talent pools in the field across academia, industry, and government. 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Upgraded packages can be augmented with additional recruitment options.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Step #1<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 Click on the Employer Packages Tab on the registration site to view available packages or download the Employer Packages Overview here:<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_49iz893   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        \n    <span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-29a7ac72-ebb8-48a2-ab95-c34a7184fcb3\">\n        <span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-29a7ac72-ebb8-48a2-ab95-c34a7184fcb3\" id=\"hs-cta-29a7ac72-ebb8-48a2-ab95-c34a7184fcb3\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/3449182\/29a7ac72-ebb8-48a2-ab95-c34a7184fcb3\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-29a7ac72-ebb8-48a2-ab95-c34a7184fcb3\" style=\"border-width:0px;\"\n                     src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/3449182\/29a7ac72-ebb8-48a2-ab95-c34a7184fcb3.png\" alt=\"Call to Action\"\/>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n    <script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        hbspt.cta.load(3449182, \"29a7ac72-ebb8-48a2-ab95-c34a7184fcb3\", {});\n    <\/script>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_7di1333   \" data-lazy=\"1\" id=\"registration-2\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong><u>Step #2<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 Once registered, create or update your Career Center employer profile. 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From there you can set interview availability, request interviews with candidates, search the resume database, and more.\u00a0<strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0Interview appointments should only be scheduled on Nov 2-3 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific..<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_2f3f776   \" data-lazy=\"1\" id=\"cancellations\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2><strong>A Note About Cancellations &amp; Refunds<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><em>Requests must be received in writing (email or fax) by 11:59 pm ET on October 14, 2026. Cancellations received after this time up to the start date of the event will not be eligible for a full refund, but the registration fee may be applied to a future Career Fair. 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Refunds<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>\n<p><strong>A highly targeted recruiting channel to pre-screen, meet, and interview specialized O.R. and analytics talent in three focused days.<\/strong><\/p> <p>From rising scholars to seasoned professionals, the Career Fair gives you direct access to one of the most skilled, diverse, and motivated talent pools in the field across academia, industry, and government. Build your candidate pipeline, boost your brand visibility, and engage one-on-one with prospects ready to make an impact.<\/p> <h3><strong>Meet the minds powering the future of analytics, AI, and operations research.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[hubspot_cta id=\"6edfcd3e-7043-4c36-b6ff-6a49fb6b8f1f\"]<\/p>\n<h2>Schedule<\/h2> <p>Sunday, November 1: Meet &amp; Greet (11am\u20135pm PT)<\/p> <p>Monday\u2013Tuesday, November 2\u20133: Interview Days (8am\u20135pm PT)<\/p> <p>San Francisco, California<br>San Francisco Marriott Marquis, Golden Gate Ballroom C, B2 Level<\/p> <p><strong>Career Fair &amp; Networking Day:<\/strong>\u00a0Sunday, November 1, 11am\u20135pm<strong><br>Interviews:<\/strong>\u00a0Monday, November 2, and Tuesday, November 3, 8am\u20135pm<strong><br>San Francisco Marriott Marquis, Golden Gate Ballroom C, B2 Level<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>INFORMS Career Fair<\/h2> <h3><strong>WHAT YOU CAN DO<\/strong><\/h3> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Meet high signal candidates in person<\/strong>\u00a0and accelerate your hiring pipeline in three days.<\/p> <\/li> <li> <p><strong>Run structured conversations and interviews on-site<\/strong>, with virtual follow-ups as needed.<\/p> <\/li> <li> <p><strong>Pre-screen and plan ahead<\/strong>\u00a0using the INFORMS Career Center resume database and event tool so your team arrives with a focused slate.<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3><strong>WHY PARTICIPATE?<\/strong><\/h3> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Raise the visibility of your organization.\u00a0<\/strong>This event is widely advertised to job seekers active in the INFORMS Career Center and to professionals and students attending the Annual Meeting.<\/p> <\/li> <li> <p><strong>Make face-to-face connections that<\/strong>\u00a0help you determine fit and build your talent pipeline for current and future roles.<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Provide recruitment materials<\/strong>\u00a0and display your brand in an energetic, high-traffic setting.<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Recruit for roles across levels and sectors<\/strong>\u00a0- faculty\/postdoc\/research roles as well as industry and government analytics teams.<\/p> <\/li> <li> <p><strong>Tap into the INFORMS Career Center resume database<\/strong> to pre-screen candidates and connect in advance. Use the Career Fair scheduling tool to set up your 1:1 interviews.<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul> <h3><strong>LEARN MORE:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3> <p>Email Winston Hunter at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/webscribble.com\/\">winston@webscribble.com<\/a>\u00a0or call\u00a0at 404-965-2684\u00a0for more information or visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/careercenter.informs.org\/events\/INFORMS_2026_Annual_Meeting_Career_Fair-3#exhibitors-packages\">Employer Packages tab<\/a>\u00a0to see all your options.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Employer Registration<\/strong><\/h2> <p>All organizations must register in advance to take part in the Career Fair and can choose from a variety of package options. Upgraded packages can be augmented with additional recruitment options.<\/p> <p><strong><u>Step #1<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 Click on the Employer Packages Tab on the registration site to view available packages or download the Employer Packages Overview here:<\/p>\n<p>[hubspot_cta id=\"29a7ac72-ebb8-48a2-ab95-c34a7184fcb3\"]<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Step #2<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 Once registered, create or update your Career Center employer profile. Login or create your career center employer account by <a href=\"https:\/\/careercenter.informs.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visiting the Career Center website<\/a>\u00a0and selecting <b>Register<\/b> or <b>Sign-in<\/b>.<\/p> <p><strong><u>Step #3<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Set-up your event schedule, by logging into your employer account and clicking the event on your dashboard. From there you can set interview availability, request interviews with candidates, search the resume database, and more.\u00a0<strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0Interview appointments should only be scheduled on Nov 2-3 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific..<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A Note About Cancellations &amp; Refunds<\/strong><\/h2> <p><em>Requests must be received in writing (email or fax) by 11:59 pm ET on October 14, 2026. Cancellations received after this time up to the start date of the event will not be eligible for a full refund, but the registration fee may be applied to a future Career Fair. Cancellations received after the start date of the event will receive no refunds.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><strong>For all attendees:<\/strong><\/h3> <p>Please help us ensure a fair and inclusive event. Career Fair is structured to ensure equitable access and opportunities for all participants. To maintain the event\u2019s integrity and benefits for all, INFORMS strongly discourages employers and job seekers from engaging in formal recruiting and interviewing outside of scheduled Career Fair events and activities. 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