# Recruiting Intensive

**Source**: https://careeradvancement.uchicago.edu/pre-recruiting-programs/august-programs/recruiting-intensive/
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Put your best foot forward with Career Advancement's Recruiting Intensive!

This three-part series will help you prepare for fall recruiting so that you can secure a great job or internship for Summer 2027.

Students of all class years, majors, and career interests are welcome!

## Recruiting Intensive 2026 Sessions

- ## Part 1: Exploring Opportunities | August 12-13, 2026

  [**Register Here**](https://uchicago.joinhandshake.com/events/1906223/share_preview)

  Part 1 of this series will focus on helping you discover opportunities through panel sessions with UChicago alumni at leading organizations.

- ## Part 2: Search Strategies & Application Prep Essentials | August 19, 2026

  [Register Here](https://uchicago.joinhandshake.com/events/1906238/share_preview)

  Part 2 of this series will focus on helping you ensure your application materials are in the best shape to embark on a successful recruiting journey. This will include:

  - Search strategies to identify great opportunities
  - Updating your resume to highlight relevant industry skills
  - Demystifying cover letters – 4 steps to a great cover letter
  - Best practices to prep for behavioral, case-based, and virtual interviews

- ## Part 3: Networking with Employers and UChicago Graduate Programs | September 30, 2026

  In the final part of this series, students will apply what they've learned at two networking events:

  - [**Meet the UChicago Champions Networking Event**](/pre-recruiting-programs/september-programs/finance-and-consulting-industry-showcase/): connect with employers who are committed to hiring from UChicago. You'll have the opportunity to meet selected financial services, consulting, and corporate organizationsthrough open networking and one-on-one coffee chats.
  - [**UChicago Graduate Programs Fair**](/pre-recruiting-programs/september-programs/uchicago-graduate-programs-fair/)**:** meet with admissions representatives from UChicago graduate programs, including the [“4+1” master's programs](https://careeradvancement.uchicago.edu/student-opportunities/one-and-multi-year-programs/uchicago-advanced-scholars-4-1-masters-programs/). Learn about scholarships to fund your studies and how a master’s degree can help boost your career opportunities.