The HFES Job Fair will take place in Phoenix at this year's annual meeting, ASPIRE, and will provide a forum for employers to find talent, and for job seekers to discover potential roles for the next phase in their careers. The Job Fair can help facilitate connections and provide helpful career-related information and resources to both employers and job seekers.
The Job Fair offers access to a large network of highly qualified HF/E professionals. More than 40% of HFES members hold a doctorate, 33% hold a master's degree, and about 15% hold a bachelor's degree.
Whether you are an organization looking to hire or are on the job market looking for your next opportunity, we hope the Job Fair can help you in your search.
Job Fair Hours:
- Tuesday, September 10th: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday, September 11th: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday, September 12th: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
For Employers:
The HFES Job Fair is available to any organization seeking talent and all employers are invited to reserve booths or tables. To participate, employers are required to post at least one current job posting on the HFES online Job Board. Please note that the available packages include resume searching.
To start the process, please register here.
Job Fair Fees:
- Booth: $250 + the cost of one online job posting
- These spaces are 8’ x 10’ with 8’ pipe and drape separation from neighbors and so they are semi-private but not soundproof spaces. Company name on sign, a table, and two chairs are provided. Includes one physical copy of your job posting which will be posted on the on-site bulletin board at the Job Fair for attendees to see what opportunities are available. In addition, one online job posting is required and should be posted to the Job Board by August 27th, 2024. Please visit HFES Job Board for pricing options.
- Table: $125 + the cost of one online job posting
- These are great spaces to display your company literature and to have informal discussions with job seekers. Includes one physical copy of your job posting which will be posted on the on-site bulletin board at the Job Fair for attendees to see what opportunities are available. In addition, one online job posting is required and should be posted to the Job Board by August 27th, 2024. Please visit HFES Job Board for pricing options.
- On-Site Bulletin Board Job Posting and Resume Collection:
(For companies not participating via booth or table)
- One online job posting is required, go to HFES Job Board for Pricing Options.
- Please bring or send us your job posting and we will post it for you on the on-site bulletin board at the Job Fair (limited to one single, single-sided 8½” x 11” sheet of paper).
- HFES staff will collect paper resumes from candidates interested in employment with your organization. We will ship collected resumes to your designated contact immediately following the conclusion of the annual meeting.
Employers are encouraged to post job openings via the online Job Board before the annual meeting to provide candidates ample time to search for job openings. This also allows employers time to review résumés and schedule meetings with potential candidates who will be attending ASPIRE. The scheduling of formal or informal interviews at ASPIRE is the sole responsibility of the employer. Once your online posting is live, you will receive resumes from interested candidates via the Job Board, that you can reach out to for scheduled onsite discussions.
Participating companies are required to purchase one of the following packages:
- Premium job posting at $450, includes an online job posting for 60 days, branded employer profile, complete applicant tracking system, full resume export of your applicants, SEO and mobile optimization, and all increased visibility options.
- Enhanced job posting at $400, includes an online job posting for 60 days, includes an online job posting for 60 days, branded employer profile, complete applicant tracking system, full resume export of your applicants, SEO and mobile optimization, and some increased visibility options.
- Basic job posting at $325, includes an online job posting for 60 days, branded employer profile, complete applicant tracking system, full resume export of your applicants, and SEO and mobile optimization.
*Please mention in your online job postings that your company will be participating in the Job Fair at ASPIRE so that formal or informal interviews may be arranged.
Each participating company will receive two complimentary badges for attending personnel. The limit for each space is no more than two personnel at any one time given the size of the Job Fair. Please note, Job Fair badge holders who are not registered for ASPIRE will not have access to the rest of the conference, only the Job Fair space.
Rules:
- No standing banners or other displays may be erected outside of your purchased space.
- No displays will be permitted to be set up outside of the Job Fair room.
- No materials may be affixed to walls or other hotel property.
HFES is not liable for any property or materials in the Job Fair.