Three days full of networking, skill-building, and professional development. Career Navigator LIVE! is open to all ACS Spring 2024 attendees.
New Orleans Convention Center Hall D
Monday, March 17
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, March 18
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, March 19
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Job Seekers
Benefits
- Receive personalized career advice
- Receive a free professional headshot
- Attend a career development workshop
- Apply and interview for jobs (MEMBERS ONLY)
Personal Career Consultations
Schedule a one-on-one appointment with an ACS Career Consultant. Receive general career guidance, have your resume and/or LinkedIn profile reviewed, or improve your interviewing skills through a mock interview.
Receive a free professional headshot
Swing by the Career Navigator Live! booth and update your professional headshot. No appointment necessary.
Attend a Career Development Workshop
ACS is offering a variety of in-person workshops on Professional Education, Leadership Development, and Career Guidance.
Meet with an immigration attorney
Receive a free consultation on transitioning into the US workforce with an immigration attorney.
Registration
Registration is only required for ACS Members who are interested in searching the Career Navigator LIVE! jobs database and having exclusive access to on-site interviews with recruiters.
- ACS members create or log in to your Job Seeker account and update your profile.
- If you do not want to register in advance, you may visit the Expo featuring Career Navigator LIVE! in the ICC Hall C to speak with recruiters and drop-off your résumé. Please bring hard copies of your résumé.
* When you create an account, you will be asked to upload a résumé and complete an online profile (membership number required)
Employers
Booth and Office Options
- A quiet space ideal for conducing on-site interviews
- Interview top candidates
- Access resumes for thirty days
- Post five positions in the ACS Career Navigator Live! Database
- Experience a high volume of job-seeker traffic
- Given a prime location to network with attendees
- Distribute recuritment materials
- Access resumes for thirty days
Registration
- Secure a CNL Private Office or Recruiter’s Booth online, or reach out to Exhibit@acs.org to explore your options.
* Link to form coming soon
- Career Navigator LIVE! staff will provide instructions by email to update your profile, post your jobs, search the database and schedule interviews.
Questions?
Please email Expo@acs.org so that we can assist you with your CNL Private Office or Recruiter’s Booth needs.
How to Prepare?
Tips for making the most out of your Career Navigator LIVE! experience before you arrive.
Make Note of Your ACS Member Number
If you don't have your member number, please contact ACS Membership Services in advance or onsite in the Indiana Convention Center (ICC).
Prepare Your Résumé
Bring at least 20 hard copies of your resume and business cards, plus a portable device or flash drive with your resume, references, and any supporting materials.
Get Interview-Ready
Prepare key responses to typical interview questions. Be prepared to participate in a mock interview and receive one-on-one feedback from an ACS Career Consultant.
Check The Employers
See which employers will be attending and participating in the Career Navigator LIVE!
Note: You must register for Career Navigator LIVE! through the jobs database. New employers and jobs are constantly added, so check in regularly.
Schedule Workshops
Review the descriptions of ACS Career Pathways and workshops. Select the ones you plan to attend.
Prepare for a Professional Headshot
Plan your wardrobe so you can dress professionally throughout the Career Navigator LIVE!, as well as visiting the Headshot Studio for a photo you can use to professionalize your LinkedIn profile.
At the Meeting
Tips for making the most out of your Career Navigator LIVE! experience.
Create An Agenda
Review the schedule of activities and workshops, and identify when ACS Career Consultants are available (limited availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.)
In the Job Seeker Area - you'll have easy access to computers where you can search job postings, request interviews, stay current on new appointments, and update your schedule.
Make A Great Impression
We have all heard that you only have one chance to make a great first impression. Career Navigator LIVE! offers many opportunities to meet employers and network with peers and colleagues. You’ll want to be ready to make that great first impression — so they will want to learn more about your experience and capabilities.
Network, Network, Network
Be on the alert for opportunities throughout the meeting. Take the time to introduce yourself to representatives of organizations where you may want to work. Network, get contact information, and follow-up during or immediately after the event.
