Timeline

Preparation Timing

Each industry times its recruitment differently. There are three main types of timeframes that characterize the various recruitment cycles: Accelerated, Standard, and Just-in-Time (Spring Recruiting). 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 BA 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 (Spring Recruiting) 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.

These industries typically recruit on a Just-In-Time timeline and opportunities are available all 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 (2014-2023 Graduates)

Most common months: June/July

Average Offer Date: May

Timing of Internship Offers (2014-2024 Graduates)

Most common month: April

Average Offer Date: April

Flex MBA Program Timeline

The information below details goals that position a candidate for success in alignment with the typical recruitment cycle.

Insufficient data is available for full-time offers for FX students in the Entertainment, Media, and Sports industries. See the Full-time MBA Program data for general insights.

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