ICME Career Forum Information for Students

Registration will open Fall 2025

Note: A resume is required for pre-scheduled interviews or inclusion in the resume book.
Resume guidelines MUST be followed.
Students MUST follow the interview cancellation policy.

INTERVIEW CANCELLATION POLICY

Interviews may be canceled up to five (5) days before the scheduled date without penalty. If you need to cancel, please notify Tanya Schornack at tschorna@stanford.edu. Cancellations made less than five days in advance will be classified as late cancellations. If you cancel late or are unable to attend your scheduled interview, we kindly ask that you send an apology email to the employer within 48 hours. You may send your email to Tanya Schornack, who will ensure it is forwarded to the appropriate parties. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Where is the ICME Career Forum located?
   The event will be held at the Jen-Hsun Huang Engineering Center, located at 475 Via Ortega, Stanford, CA 94305. Check-in and the networking breakfast will be in the Huang Foyer, located in the basement. [View map] Interviews will be held in Huang's Mackenzie Room and throughout the building.
2. Can any Stanford student attend the event?
   The event is primarily for ICME graduate students along with invited students from affiliated ICME faculty.
3. Why should I participate in the ICME Career Forum? 
   Participating in the ICME Career Forum provides numerous benefits, including the opportunity to network with representatives from leading organizations, explore potential career paths, and learn about job and internship openings. It’s also a chance to showcase your skills and qualifications, receive valuable feedback, and possibly secure interviews or job offers. Additionally, the forum helps build professional connections that can be beneficial throughout your career and provides an opportunity to practice soft skills such as communication, networking, and professionalism in a supportive environment.
4. What if I missed the registration deadline?
   Unfortunately, there will be no exceptions after the deadline. However, all registered students are welcome to attend the networking breakfast and open house portions. You must check in at registration to sign up and receive a name tag.
5. What is the ICME Student Resume Book?
   The resume book is a collection of student resumes submitted to us, which we share with our affiliated organizations on a quarterly basis during the academic year.
6. Can I resubmit an updated resume after the registration deadline?
   Unfortunately, there will be no exceptions after the deadline. However, we encourage you to bring updated copies of your resume to the event. Additionally, we will send out a quarterly resume book throughout the year to affiliated companies and notify students if they can replace their resume with an updated one.
7. Are students guaranteed to get an interview?
   There is no guarantee of a pre-scheduled interview for each student since there are the dependencies of mutual interest and matching available time. However, there are opportunities to during the Networking Breakfast and possibly secure an interview during the Bonus Interview Hour from 4 to 5 pm or separately during an agreed time between you and the organization representative after the event. Please know that engagement opportunities between students and our affiliated companies occur throughout the year.
8. Can you tell me more about "bonus" interviews?
   During the networking breakfast, participating interview teams may offer students the chance to interview with their company during one of the four time slots available in the Bonus Interview Hour from 4 to 5 pm.
9. What happens during the networking breakfast?
   During the networking breakfast, representatives from various organizations will be stationed at standing tables, each marked with their company's name. This setup allows students to easily identify and interact with the representatives.
10. What is the purpose of the open houses at the ICME Career Forum, and how do they differ from scheduled interviews?
    The open houses at the ICME Career Forum provide selected organizations an opportunity to meet and interact with students in a casual setting, separate from scheduled interviews. This allows students to learn more about the companies.
11. When should I show-up for my pre-scheduled interview? 
    Please check-in at registration at least 15 minutes before heading to your interview.
12. What if I need to cancel my pre-scheduled interview? 
    ICME Interview Cancellation Policy - Interviews may be canceled up to five (5) days before the scheduled date without penalty. If you need to cancel, please notify Tanya Schornack at tschorna@stanford.edu. Cancellations made less than five days in advance will be classified as late cancellations. If you cancel late or are unable to attend your scheduled interview, we kindly ask that you send an apology email to the employer within 48 hours. You may send your email to Tanya Schornack, who will ensure it is forwarded to the appropriate parties.
13. How should I dress for the event?  
    The recommended dress code for career fair events is “business casual.”