Search for a Job/Internship
Starting your job or internship search can feel overwhelming, but having the right tools and timeline can set you up for success. This page provides key resources to help business students navigate recruitment cycles, explore virtual experiences, and use effective job search strategies.
📅 Recruitment Timelines for Business Majors
Understanding when companies hire can give you a competitive edge. Below are the typical recruiting timelines for internships and full-time jobs in business-related fields.
- Accounting, Finance, & Consulting:
- Internships: Recruiting starts as early as August – September for the following summer.
- Full-Time Roles: Many firms extend full-time offers to previous interns; external hiring happens from August – November.
- Marketing, Sales, & Management:
- Internships: Recruiting peaks September – February with additional opportunities in spring.
- Full-Time Roles: Hiring happens throughout the year, with more openings January – May.
- Supply Chain & Operations:
- Internships: Recruiting often starts September – December but can continue into spring.
- Full-Time Roles: Hiring begins August – March, with some last-minute openings closer to graduation.
- Tech, Data Analytics, & Entrepreneurship:
- Internships: Start looking September – March, depending on the company.
- Full-Time Roles: Openings are more spread out, with some hiring as late as summer after graduation.
🖥️ Gain Experience with Virtual Work Simulations
Forage Virtual Work Experiences
Not sure what a job in finance, consulting, marketing, or tech actually looks like? Forage offers free online job simulations designed by real employers. Complete tasks that mirror what you’d do in an actual internship—and boost your resume with real-world experience.
Forage is an online resource that offers virtual experience programs designed by leading companies. Develop your skills and gain a real understanding of different roles and sectors by working through these self-paced modules, with tasks similar to those you would undertake during a traditional internship.
The best part? You can build your employability and experience what it’s like to work at a range of world-leading companies, from the comfort of home!
Experiences are created by world-leading companies, including JPMorgan Chase, Deloitte, Red Bull, lululemon, PepsiCo, and many more! You can complete the programs without having to submit an application or go through an interview.
What you will gain:
- By completing virtual experience programs, you’ll build the practical skills that these top employers are looking for, receive a personalized certificate of completion, and you can share the experience on your resume and LinkedIn profile.
- When you go on to apply for an internship or full-time role, your virtual experience is a fantastic way to stand out. Students who complete a company’s virtual experience are found to be 4x more likely to land the job than the average applicant.
- Typically, each program takes 5 – 6 hours to complete. You can go at your own pace – any time, any place!
📖 Master Your Job Search Strategy
The 2-Hour Job Search by Steve Dalton
This book provides a step-by-step system for creating a target list of employers, reaching out effectively, and securing interviews—without applying to hundreds of jobs online. It’s a must-read for anyone looking to streamline their search!
🔗 Additional Resources
- Handshake – Your go-to platform for job & internship postings, career fairs, and employer events.
- Career Accelerator Course – Enrolled in GENBA205? Use the Career Accelerator resources to refine your resume, networking, and interview skills.
- Career Coaching Appointments – Meet with a career coach for tailored job search strategies and resume reviews.
