The Career Development Office hosts a variety of events to assist employers in recruiting Yale SOM students. To create a customized recruiting approach that best meets your staffing needs, contact your Relationship Manager. 

Fall Semester 2011
August
10-19	Class of 2013 new student orientation
26	Full–time job descriptions due (OCR)
31	Fall classes begin
September
2	Class of 2012 resumés available online
5	Labor Day (no classes)
8-10	Asian MBA Leadership Conference & Career Expo
16	Career Immersion (Alumni Panels)
19	Employer Networking Night (Healthcare)
20	Employer Networking Night (Education)
21	Employer Networking Night (Energy)
26	Employer Networking Night (Boutique Consulting)
27	Employer Networking Night (Diversified Financial Services/ Investment Management)
28	Corporate Presentations Begin
30	Internship job descriptions due (OCR)
October
4-8	National Black MBA Conference
11	Full-time interviewing begins
10-14	First-year midterm exams (no presentations)
13-14	Reaching Out Conference
13-15	National Society of Hispanic MBAs Conference
14-18	Second–year midterm exams (no interviews)
17-21	First–year mandatory class (no presentations)
28	Day on Wall Street
27-30	Net Impact Conference
November
4	Day on Wall Street II
11	Class of 2013 resumés available online
22-25	Thanksgiving recess (no recruiting)
23-25	London Bound Student Trek
December
8	Fall classes end
9-15	Final exams (no recruiting)

 

Spring Semester 2012
January
3-7	West Coast Trek
3-6	SuperWeek (Investment Banking)
9	Spring classes begin
10	Internship interviews begin
16	Martin Luther King Day (no classes)
23	Employer Networking Night (Social Sector)
24	Employer Networking Night (Technology and Media & Entertainment)
February
20	President's Day (classes in session)
22-24	Midterm exams (no recruiting)
24	Spring recess starts (no recruiting)
March
3-16	First-year International Experience (no recruiting)
19	Spring recess ends
May
1	Spring classes end
2-9	Final exams (no recruiting)
21	Graduation

Corporate Presentations (Fall 2011)                  

Conducting a presentation on campus is an effective strategy for meeting with students and educating them about career opportunities within your organization. Presentations begin in September prior to the start of fall interviews. We recommend that you deliver your presentation two to three weeks prior to your interview to heighten student awareness of and interest in your firm’s opportunities. Sessions typically begin with a brief presentation by representatives of the company and are followed by a brief Q&A period. Please contact your Relationship Manager to schedule a corporate presentation. For information on catering and A/V resources, download the Corporate Presentations Logistical Guide (pdf).

Industry Focused Networking Nights (Fall 2011, Spring 2012) 

In lieu of a corporate presentation, the CDO is pleased to offer Industry Focused Networking Nights in the areas of healthcare, insurance/diversified financials, energy and boutique consulting. These programs will showcase these specific industries and will begin with a discussion about opportunities in the industry, followed by a networking reception. The Industry Focused Networking Nights will be held during the fall recruiting season. Please contact your Relationship Manager if you are interested in participating. 

Career Immersion (Sept. 16, 2011)                       

This is a full day of educational panels featuring SOM alumni from various industries and functional areas. Please contact your Relationship Manager if you have an alumnus at your firm interested in participating.

Campus Interviews (Full-time and Internship)    

We offer two types of interview schedules: closed and open schedules. Recruiters who opt for a closed schedule invite selected students to interview. Recruiters identify students by reviewing résumés submitted by students, reviewing the résumé book for possible candidates, or meeting students at on-campus events. By contrast, open schedules allow students to bid for opportunities to interview with companies of their choice. We encourage all employers to use a combination of these interview schedule types for their visit to Yale SOM. Please contact your Relationship Manager for additional information.

Company Visit                                                          

Host a company trek — invite students for an onsite visit of your organization. Popular times for these treks are on Fridays during the academic year, when classes are not in session.

Corporate Gatherings                                            

Network with selected students in a formal or informal setting away from campus. Suggested events include inviting students to dinner or cocktails at a restaurant in New Haven or New York, or bringing them to your corporate dining room for an intimate gathering.

Network with Student Clubs                                  

Yale SOM has an impressive number of student clubs, which provide you with access to students who have targeted your industry for career exploration. Many clubs sponsor resume and cover letter writing sessions, interview preparation programs, career discussions with experts in the industry, and visits to organizations. Please contact your Relationship Manager who will be able to facilitate an introduction to the student clubs and suggest strategic partnerships.

Office Hours/Coffee Chats                                     

Hold office hours or coffee chats on campus and meet one-on-one with students or in small groups. This format allows students to conduct informational interviews to learn more about your company.

West Coast Trek (Jan. 3 – 7, 2011)                      

The West Coast Forum will be held the first week of January in San Francisco. This interview program is a complimentary opportunity for West Coast employers to meet students from Yale SOM, and seven other premier MBA programs, committed to employment on the West Coast. Employers interested in participating in the Weswt Coast Trek should contact the CDO at 203-432-5900 or som.cdo@yale.edu.

London Bound Student Trek (Nov. 23 – 25, 2011)

London Bound is a premier networking event that offers students from Yale SOM, and other premier MBA programs, the opportunity to meet with alumni and recruiters from leading European firms. Hosted in London during the Thanksgiving holiday, the event focuses on building successful and mutually beneficial relationships between students and European employers. Employers interested in participating in the London Bound Student Trek should contact the CDO at 203-432-5900 or som.cdo@yale.edu.