Employers

Post your open positions on the Job Connection website before the conference. On-site interviewing space will be available upon request.

HOW JOB CONNECTION WORKS

Job Connection has two components:

1. Online Advertising

From March 8 through the conference, Job Connection will host an exclusive webpage for advance job advertising. It is linked to APA's popular jobs service, Jobs Online.

Employers who post an ad on Jobs Online during this time will have the option of listing the same ad on the Job Connection webpage — at no additional cost. This will increase the number of potential candidates who will see the posted vacancy.

Post a Job

2. On-Site Interviewing

Job Connection will set aside space at the conference for employer-arranged interviews. To reserve an interview time and space in Chicago, e-mail jobconnection@planning.org by April 12 or stop by Job Connection in the Exhibit Hall during the conference.

Important: Employers are responsible for arranging interviews with job seekers.

Job Seekers

If you are an APA member and plan to attend the conference, visit the Job Connection website to find open positions.

From March 8 through the conference, check the Job Connection webpage to view available jobs. If you find one that interests you, e-mail your resume or inquiry to the employer to request an interview during the conference. Once in Chicago, visit Job Connection for new position listings.

View Available Jobs

Resume Clinic

Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Monday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Sign-ups start at 9 a.m. each day in the Atlantic Room.

Meet with experienced hiring managers from the public and private sectors for one-on-one resume and job hunting advice. Sign up for your specific 15–20 minute time slot on-site and bring a copy of your resume for review.

Mentor Meet-Up

Saturday, 9:15-10:00 a.m.
Sunday, 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Register for APA's new first-timer's orientation at the conference — join us in the exhibit hall for an overview of the conference and meet up with a mentor!

Division Discussion

Recent Planning Grads in the Working World

Saturday, 1-2:15 p.m.

Students and young professionals are invited to learn directly from experienced planners about job functions they should expect on entering the public or the private sector, what skill sets and attributes employers expect in young staff, and how best to match their interests with types of employment in either sector. Hosted by: Gays and Lesbians in Planning

Career Reality: Speed Dating for Student Planners

Sunday, 2:30-5:00 p.m.

Learn what it takes to break into various planning fields? Planning professionals at 10 tables will present a profile of their job responsibilities, skills needed, and how they got there.