Recruiting Intensive

Put your best foot forward with Career Advancement's Recruiting Intensive!

This three-part series will help you prepare for fall recruiting so that you can secure a great job or internship for Summer 2027.

Students of all class years, majors, and career interests are welcome!

Part 1: Exploring Opportunities | August 12-13, 2026

Part 1 of this series will focus on helping you discover opportunities through panel sessions with UChicago alumni at leading organizations.

Part 2: Search Strategies & Application Prep Essentials | August 19, 2026

Part 2 of this series will focus on helping you ensure your application materials are in the best shape to embark on a successful recruiting journey. This will include:

  • Search strategies to identify great opportunities

  • Updating your resume to highlight relevant industry skills

  • Demystifying cover letters – 4 steps to a great cover letter

  • Best practices to prep for behavioral, case-based, and virtual interviews

Part 3: Networking with Employers and UChicago Graduate Programs | September 30, 2026

In the final part of this series, students will apply what they've learned at two networking events:

  • Meet the UChicago Champions Networking Event: connect with employers who are committed to hiring from UChicago. You'll have the opportunity to meet selected financial services, consulting, and corporate organizations through open networking and one-on-one coffee chats.

  • UChicago Graduate Programs Fair: meet with admissions representatives from UChicago graduate programs, including the “4+1” master's programs. Learn about scholarships to fund your studies and how a master’s degree can help boost your career opportunities.

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