ICME Career Forum Information for Organizations
OVERVIEW
The ICME Career Forum is a Stanford networking and recruiting event custom-tailored for ICME partner organizations and students. Like no other career event offered on campus, the career forum is designed to introduce you and your organization to qualified PhD and MS candidates from ICME, Department of Statistics, PhD students of affiliated faculty through networking and a full day of interviews. The career forum connects your organization with the diversity of talented Stanford students in a relaxed and personal setting that you won't find at large-scale career fairs.
We’re excited to continue offering multiple opportunities to engage with students:
- Organization Presentations or Activities - Companies are invited to host onsite or offsite activities prior to the career forum. Popular formats include tech talks, office tours, networking mixers, and Q&A sessions that offer students a deeper look into your work and culture.
- Pre-Scheduled Interviews via Matching Algorithm - Participating organizations can participate in pre-scheduled interviews through our matching algorithm allowing you to meet students whose skills and interests closely match your hiring needs.
- Company Open Houses - Organizations may also host informal open houses on the day of the career forum giving students the opportunity to drop in, learn more about your teams, and explore current projects in a casual conversational setting.
- Bonus Interviews - Organizations can invite standout students to Bonus Interviews at the ICME Career Forum. These same-day, unscheduled interviews are separate from pre-scheduled interviews. During the morning Networking Breakfast and Open Houses, recruiters identify promising candidates and invite them to interview during the dedicated Bonus Interview Hour (typically 4:00–5:00 PM). This gives students an additional opportunity to connect with employers.
Questions or Interested in Participating?
For questions or to express interest in participating, please contact Tanya Schornack, ICME Program Manager of Affiliates & Career Services, at tschorna@stanford.edu.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
LOCATION & PARKING
- Where is the ICME Career Forum located?
The event will take place at the Jen-Hsun Huang Engineering Center, located at 475 Via Ortega, Stanford, CA 94305. The check-in area is in the Huang Foyer, situated in the basement. [View map] - Where should I park?
Visitor parking is available in designated areas on the Stanford campus. Please note that all visitor parking payments are contactless and managed through ParkMobile. Please see the Stanford Transportation website for additional details on how to purchase visitor parking. The closest parking options are:- Via Ortega Garage (285 Panama St) — at the corner of Via Ortega and Panama Street.
- Roble Field Garage — entrance on Via Ortega between Panama St. and Santa Teresa Street.
- What's the best drop-off location if I'm taking a taxi or ride-hailing service?
The best location to direct drivers to for rideshare/drop-off/pickup is the Stanford Oval roundabout (20 Palm Dr, Stanford, CA 94305).
ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATION
- How many teams can I bring for scheduled interviews at the ICME Career Forum?
Each organization can bring up to two teams, with each team consisting of up to three people. If additional interview spaces are available, they will be offered to participating organizations on a first-come, first-served basis. - How many teams can I bring to the networking breakfast?
Each organization can bring up to two teams. - Can several department from my organization attend the event?
Yes, several departments/teams can attend. - What happens during the networking breakfast?
During the Networking Breakfast, representatives from participating organizations will be stationed at standing tables, each marked with their organization's name. This setup makes it easy for students to identify and connect with recruiters.
Reintroduced this year, Bonus Interview Tickets give organization representatives the opportunity to invite standout students to an additional same-day interview that is separate from pre-scheduled interviews. These interviews typically take place during the Bonus Interview Hour (usually from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM). Recruiters and hiring managers may award Bonus Interview Tickets to students who make a strong impression during the Networking Breakfast or Open Houses. - How may students will each Organization interview?
Each interviewing team has the potential to interview 9 pre-scheduled students and 2 to 4 additional students during the bonus interview hour from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. - What are bonus interviews for students?
Bonus Interviews at the ICME Career Forum are same-day, unscheduled interview opportunities offered by participating organizations. During the morning Networking Breakfast and Open Houses, recruiters and hiring managers identify promising candidates and invite them to interview later that afternoon during the dedicated Bonus Interview Hour (4:00–5:00 PM). Students selected for a bonus interview will receive a Bonus Interview Ticket with their assigned interview time during the 4:00–5:00 PM hour. These interviews provide an additional opportunity to connect with employers beyond their pre-scheduled interviews. - What is the purpose of the open houses at the ICME Career Forum, and how do they differ from interviews?
The ICME Career Forum offers selected organizations the opportunity to host an open house, separate from interviews. This setting allows students and organizations to meet and interact casually, providing a chance to learn more about the company. Can I host a information or activity?
We welcome organizations to connect with students in a range of formats—whether that’s through an info session, interactive activity, technical talk, or something more creative. Share your ideas with us, and we’ll help coordinate the logistics and scheduling. Sessions can be scheduled between Monday, October 5 and Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (excluding the weekend), during one of the following time slots: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, or 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.