Careers & Learning Center at ASHG Central

In Denver, Colorado, the ASHG Careers & Learning Center will be in the Exhibit Hall at ASHG Central and will be open during exhibit hours, Wednesday – Friday, 9:30am – 4:30pm. Stop by to ask any annual meeting questions you may have, get information about all ASHG learning & career resources, or just to say hi. The meeting program includes three career development events and seven workshops for trainees and early-career scientists available for registration.

Free Career Coaching

ASHG is offering free 1:1 career coaching for meeting attendees at ASHG central in the exhibit hall! Sign up using one of the links below to meet with a career coach for 15 minutes during ASHG 2024. You will be asked to share your updated CV or resume before the meeting so the coach can review with you onsite. Sign-ups are on a first come, first served basis and there will not be additional times added once they are all booked.  Sign Up’s To Be Posted Soon!

Visit the New ASHG Career Hub!

The Career Hub is a new initiative that offers a dedicated space for career development at the ASHG Annual Meeting. Situated conveniently within the Exhibit & Poster Hall, this space will provide a wealth of resources and opportunities for attendees at all career stages in human genetics and genomics. The Career Hub will feature half-hour career talks scheduled throughout the meeting where you can gain valuable insights from industry leaders and established researchers.   

The Career Hub will also be the home of ASHG’s new hiring mixers, designed to connect attendees that are hiring with potential employees looking for a job through a casual and social setting. Those looking to hire can meet a wider range of potential candidates in a shorter time and assess their fit for any open role(s) on your team. Job seekers can network with multiple employers simultaneously, learn more about different companies and labs, and stand out from the crowd through face-to-face interaction.    

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with colleagues, explore exciting career paths, and gain the tools to launch your success in human genetics and genomics! 

Career Development Topics: A Networking Event

When: Thursday, November 7: 11:45am – 1:15pm Pricing: $45 ASHG member, $60 nonmember. Advance ticket purchase through registration required to attend. Includes a boxed lunch.

Connect with other genetics and genomics professionals in small group discussions at this informal networking event. Discussions will revolve around a range of topics including career transitions, career skills/leadership skills, building community/networking, careers in genetics, and so much more. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to rotate among the tables to discuss the topics that are of interest to them. Geneticists and genomicists of all career stages are encouraged to attend. Find your next colleague, collaborator, or friend!

Career Development Panel: How to Set Yourself Apart

When: Wednesday, November 6: 11:45am – 1:15pm Pricing: $45 ASHG member, $60 nonmember. Advance ticket purchase through registration required to attend. Includes a boxed lunch. Speakers: TBD

Interested in learning more about self-advocacy or negotiating and transitioning into a new role? Attend the Career Development Committee’s Annual Meeting Event, How to Set Yourself Apart. During this lunchtime panel, you will hear from 3 experienced panelists who have knowledge across academia and industry on personal branding, self-advocacy, and making a career transition. Learn how to be your best advocate by combining skills you already have and using them to negotiate your next step or transition to a new job.

Trainee Reception

When: Tuesday, November 5: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Pricing: $45 ASHG member, $60 nonmember. Advance ticket purchase through registration required to attend. Includes heavy appetizers and one drink ticket (beer, wine, and soft drinks only)

This event will give you the opportunity to connect with meeting attendees in person while having a good time! This relaxed, informal, and interactive networking event will help you meet existing and potential collaborators, make new friends, and foster new connections. There will also be a chance to win prizes, like 1 year of ASHG membership, by playing games. With your event ticket you will receive appetizers as well as one drink ticket.

Find New Jobs and Post on the Online Career Center

ASHG no longer supplies a physical job board at the Annual Meeting. However, ASHG’s online job board connects the innovative and energetic ASHG community with highly relevant positions in human genetics and genomics. There is no cost to post a resume and search positions, and job posting is discounted for ASHG members! For questions, email careerprograms@ashg.org

Headshot Lounge

Need an updated professional headshot? Make sure you check out the Career Fair Headshot Lounge which will be available as part of the Career Fair in the Exhibit Hall Friday, November 8th, from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm. Headshots are free, but space is on a first-come, first-served basis.