UCS Major Events and Programs

Job/Internship Search Related

Backpack to Briefcase

To help prepare graduating students in their job search, UCS has designed a series of workshops and events. Beginning with the first week of Fall Quarter, Backpack to Briefcase kicks off the school and students are encouraged to participate in order to be ready for fall recruiting. To learn more download our program flyer (pdf) today.

Scheduled for September 21 - October 6, 2011

Law School Week

Co-sponsored by Kaplan, Minorities in the Pursuit of Law, and Phi Alpha Delta, Law School Week is a series of events for students considering Law School held during Fall Quarter.  Programs and workshops address all stages of the law school decision-making and application process.  Workshops center on topics from 'Is Law School Right for me?' to Kaplan Master Courses and lawyer panels. To learn more download our program flyer (pdf) today.

Scheduled for October 10 - October 18, 2011

New York Recruiting Alliance

This program is for graduating Seniors only. The purpose of the program is to expand interview opportunities for graduating Seniors who are interested in the Communication fields of advertising, marketing, publishing, public relations, legal assistant or media. There is an application process and if accepted, interviews for those invited are conducted in New York. Participating universities are Northwestern University, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (UNC), Smith College, Mount Holyoke College and University of Virginia. To learn more about the program, visit the NYRA link or contact/email: Jeff Jenkins at jjenkins@northwestern.edu

Scheduled for February 27, 2012 in New York City

Mock Case Interviewing Events

Each Fall and Winter UCS along with campus partners, hosts a mock case interview preparatory event to help students interested in entering the consulting field. The target audience in the Fall is graduating students looking for full-time jobs and the audience in the Winter is primarily for sophomores and juniors looking for consulting internships for the summer. The timing of both of these events each Fall and Winter is coordinated with the overall on campus recruiting calendar. Registration is required.

Learn more about the Upcoming Mock Case Interview Program for Internships

Practice with the Pros: Mock Interviewing Events

Each Fall and Winter UCS partners with the Northwestern Alumni Association to host a mock interview event to prepare students for behavioral based interviewing in all fields. Students are paired with an alumni volunteer to practice an interview and receive immediate feedback. Similar to the Case Interviewing event, the target audience in the Fall is graduating students seeking full-time jobs and the audience in the Winter is primarily for students seeking internships. Registration is required.

InPursuit Internship Conference

InPursuit is a half-day conference for Northwestern students interested in learning about the internship search process as well as networking with peers, alumni and select conference speakers from campus and community. The conference offers a keynote address, concurrent sessions and a closing networking session. InPursuit occurs during the Fall Quarter and has been sponsored by Internships.com (2010, 2011). To learn more about the event this year please download our program flyer (pdf).

Scheduled for Saturday, November 5, 2011, 12:00pm - 5:00pm, Norris, 2nd Floor

If you missed InPursuit please visit our informational website to download presentations.

SummerFest

SummerFest is a new initiative by University Career Services, The Office of the Provost, Weinberg School of Arts and Sciences, Medill Career Services and Student Affairs, Office of Fellowships, Center for Civic Engagement, SESP, University Academic Advising Center, SoC, The Office of Undergraduate Research, ASG and more! The goal of this event is to help undergraduates at Northwestern answer that famous question "What are you doing this Summer?" by hosting an engaging event that not only provides information on summer programs, internships and research, but also helps to prepare students for application to competitive programs through resume reviews and services by UCS and presentations by various programs and departments within the Northwestern Community.

Scheduled for Thursday, January 5, 2012, 12:00pm - 4:00pm, Norris, 2nd Floor

Learn more about SummerFest and the schedule of presentations

NEXT Northwestern Externship Program

NEXT is a job shadowing program that connects students with Northwestern alumni for an inside look at today's careers. Alumni volunteers host current students at their respective sites of employment. Opportunities are available in a variety of fields, industries, and job roles. Students are required to register for this program and attend a training session. Applications are typically available in mid-January and the actual event occurs during the month of March.

Life after College Series

Offered in the Spring Quarter this series of programs and events helps prepare students for life after college. Past workshops have included financial and investment advice, social media tips and more.

UCS Sponsored Career Fairs

Fall Campus Recruiting Expo

Offered in Fall Quarter, this career fair connects NU students and alumni to employers looking to hire for mostly full-time positions that will later host on-campus interviews and a few interns.

Scheduled for Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 12:00pm – 4:00pm, Norris University Center, 2nd Floor

MLK Public Interest Fair

Offered in Winter Quarter, this career fair celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through an event hosting employers from non-profit, education and government looking to hire for full-time and internship positions.  For a more details on the MLK Public Interest Fair, visit our webpage or log into CareerCat for an up-to-date listing of the employers.

Scheduled for Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 12:00pm – 4:00pm, Norris University Center, 2nd Floor

Winter Career Expo

Also offered in Winter Quarter, this career fair connects NU students and alumni to employers looking to hire full-time positions and internships. Many employers will return only a few short weeks following this event to host on-campus interviews for internships.  For a more details on the Winter Career Expo, visit our webpage or log into CareerCat for an up-to-date listing of the employers.

Scheduled for Thursday, January 12, 2012, 12:00pm – 4:00pm, Norris University Center, 2nd Floor

Other Northwestern University Career Fairs

SWE Industry Day

A career fair sponsored by the Society for Women Engineers (SWE) but open to all NU students interested in careers in science, engineering, computer science and math.

Scheduled for Thursday, October 20, 2011, 5:00pm – 9:00pm, Hilton Garden Inn, 1818 Maple Ave., Evanston

Tech Expo

Sponsored by the McCormick Office of Career Development this career fair is open to NU students interested in science, engineering, computer science and math seeking internships and full-time jobs.

Scheduled for January 18, 2012, Norris University Center, 2nd Floor

Medill & School of Communication Career & Internship Fair

This career fair is sponsored by Medill Career Services and the School of Communication EPICS Office and offers all current NU students and alumni the chance to network with employers from the communications, journalism, media, and marketing industries. 

This annual Career & Internship Fair, co-hosted by Medill Career Services and the School of Communication EPICS Office, is open to all NU students, recent graduates and experienced alumni.  The fair offers internships, freelance, part-time and full-time opportunities in the areas of communications, journalism, marketing and media.

Scheduled for April 4, 2012, 10:00am - 3:00pm, Norris University Center, Louis Room

To learn more visit the student and alumni career fair information page:

http://www.medill.northwestern.edu/careers/page.aspx?id=125007

Big Ten Conference Career Events

Indianapolis Career Expo

When: March 9, 2012, 9am to 3pm
Where: Union Station, downtown Indianapolis
Register: Contact Donna Imus at theimusgroup@mac.com

The Indianapolis Career Expo is a great place to recruit/find full-time or internship opportunities. It coincides with the Big Ten Conference Basketball Tournament.

Hire Big Ten Plus Virtual Career Fair

When: March 27-29, 2012 with more information to be announced
More information: Contact Jeff Jenkins at jjenkins@northwestern.edu
The Hire Big Ten Plus Virtual Career Fair is a "just in time" career fair for undergraduate, graduate students and alumni looking for full time job and internship opportunities. Last year 3,879 students and alumni and 83 employers participated.