Timeline
Preparation Timing
Each industry times its recruitment differently. We have identified three main types of timeframes that characterize the various recruitment cycles: Accelerated, Standard, and Just-in-Time. An Accelerated recruitment cycle involves heavy recruitment activity (including interviews) in September and October, via national diversity career conferences, so preparation during the summer is vital. The Standard timeline is used by employers to recruit a pipeline of MBA students in the conventional cycle of September informational presentations, early October full-time interviews, November/December internship applications, and January/February internship interviews. Just-in-time hiring is more ad hoc in nature, with recruitment beginning 30 to 90 days from the desired start-date. This applies to internships and full-time positions, and is most common from February through May. It is important to understand the recruitment timeframe associated with each industry so you can plan your job search preparation accordingly.
Manufacturing and Transportation recruiting typically occurs on a Standard timeline though opportunities may be available throughout the year.
Undergraduate Timeline
Seniors
Be mindful of hiring timelines
Evaluate full time offers carefully (and discuss negotiating with Career Services) before accepting
Juniors
Update your career action plan with your career advisor
Familiarize yourself with industry publications and websites to further prepare for the internship search
Practice interviewing skills by doing a mock interviews
Apply to internships, research opportunities, or post grad fellowships that interest you
Evaluate offers (may discuss with Career Services) and carefully consider before accepting
Sophomores
Explore skillsets, interests, and values through career assessments
Create your career plan with a career advisor
Conduct informational interviews to learn about different career paths
Apply to internships, research opportunities, and study abroad experiences that interest you
Attend info sessions, career-related panels & career fairs explore and network
Freshmen
Develop relationships with TAs, professors, and upperclassmen
Meet with a career advisor
Sign up for career communities and newsletters
Create and update a resume
Log into and explore Handshake and Hoya Gateway
Specialty Master's Programs Timeline
June through August
Participate in webinars
Develop a nuanced understanding of viable career paths
Develop TMAY (Tell Me About Yourself)
Develop a industry specific resume, Linkedin Profile, and networking plan
September through October
Watch alum panels and employer presentations
Participate in Club Lunch & Learns
Go to Career Days and Career Treks
Prepare with technical interviews by meeting with peer advisors and career coaches
Learn about the On-Campus Recruiting (OCR) process
November through February
Conduct multiple mock interviews
Stay updated on OCR resume drops and interview schedules
Network and conduct informational interviews
Participate in technical interview prep programs
Full-time MBA Program Timeline
The information below details goals that position a candidate for success in alignment with the typical recruitment cycle.
Timing of Full-Time Offers (2022-2024 Graduates)
Timing of Internship Offers (2022-2024 Graduates)
Flex MBA Program Timeline
The information details goals that position a candidate for success in alignment with the typical recruitment cycle.
