The Mathematical Sciences Employment Center

About 142 employers interviewed approximately 625 applicants at the Employment Center. While the number of employers remains similar to those of previous years, the number of applicants reached an all time high. Both the computer-scheduled interview area and the employer-scheduled interview area were busy with thousands of interviews being conducted over the three-and-a-half day period the Employment Center was open. A message center helped both groups to communicate about appointments. The Marriott Marquis hotel space used for the Employment Center provided an unusually peaceful and attractive setting, with carpeting and movable walls. Participants appreciated the organizational efforts of AMS staff, led by Colleen Rose.

The Mathematical Sciences Employment Center is held each January at the Joint Mathematics Meetings. The Center provides a service for Ph.D.-level mathematicians seeking employment and for employers, mainly academic, who wish to conduct brief interviews with candidates. Read an Overview of the Employment Center.

--- Diane Boumenot, Manager of Membership & Programs

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