RECRUIT AT NORTHWESTERN

From large scale information sessions, to one-on-one coffee chats with a recruiter, many traditional recruiting events can be held virtually and are a great way to connect with students. For more tips on how to have an inclusive, accessible, and successful event, please visit NCA's Recruiting Guidelines (PDF).

We recommend that you use the preferred platform for your company. Please be sure to include an access link for students in the event description, or reach out to students individually for their interview times. If preferred, we can provide support in setting up your event via Zoom, and Norris Event Management is also available to support virtual events with tech services.

Please reach out to your Employer Strategist or nca@northwestern.edu with any questions.

Best practices for a remote internship are very similar to those for an in-person internship. We recommend making expectations clear to students starting with the work agreement. Be sure to include information on how they should be logging their hours, how many hours should be worked each week, who their supervisor will be and how many times they will be checking in, etc. It will also be important to note any equipment they will need or that which will be provided by the employer at least 4 weeks prior to the start of the internship so that students can feel prepared. Use the virtual onboarding process to set norms for connecting with students and uphold the guidelines for which they should be communicating during the summer. Provide an opportunity for the interns to connect with their peers before they start to help them build community amongst themselves so they feel comfortable with others that are in their shoes during this unprecedented time. Lastly, create opportunities for students to absorb the culture of your organization by interacting with those outside of their teams to help them extend their networks more broadly throughout the summer. Please see Handshake for additional helpful resources on virtual internships.

NCA partners with employers on both in-person and virtual events throughout the academic year. We encourage you to schedule a consultation with your Employer Strategist to determine the right format and timing for your recruiting needs.

NCA staff lead groups of students to various employers in Chicago and other major U.S. cities during the academic year. Site visits typically last a few hours and may include Q&As, panel/networking discussions, office tours, and other hands-on activities. Please contact your Employer Strategist to learn more about the treks and future opportunities to host Northwestern students.

When you become a Corporate Sponsor with NCA, you are participating in the professional development of Northwestern students as well as promoting your brand identity, furthering your higher education outreach, and deepening your connection with our students and the broader Northwestern community. Details regarding the levels of sponsorship and the perks associated with each level can be found here.

In addition to utilizing Handshake, Northwestern Career Advancement offers resume book initiatives throughout the year. Also, employers who participate in our career fairs will receive books for students who are in attendance.

NCA is pleased to offer career fair opportunities throughout the academic year. More specific information around timing, pricing, and format of our next event will be available our Career Fairs page.

NCA kindly requests that all return offers extended at the conclusion of an internship are kept open for a period of three weeks from receipt of the formal offer. All other offers for an internship or full time employment are kept open for a period of two weeks. For a complete discussion, please visit NCA's Recruiting Guidelines.

As policies transition to reflect the current public health landscape, we encourage all visitors to our campus to review the Northwestern Covid-19 website and consult your Employer Relations Strategist for more information. All staff, faculty, and students at Northwestern are required to be fully vaccinated (inclusive of a booster) or have a formally granted exemption. For more information, please see the Northwestern COVID-19 website.