Participating in a campus event is convenient and lets you reach the greatest number of students.
There are three types of campus and virtual events: presentations, coffee chats, and networking events (known as “Career Fairs” in CareerHub).
Presentations, office hours, and coffee chats also make great virtual events. Just like their in-person counterparts, employers can structure virtual events so that participants can sign up in advance and/or drop in.
Your recruiting relationship manager can work with you to set up a virtual event. All Stanford GSB students use Zoom so it is particularly easy to connect to them using this platform.
Employer Presentations
An employer presentation highlights company culture, values, latest projects, and career opportunities. Students appreciate hearing from GSB alums if possible. These presentations allow you to interact with a targeted group of students and increase your visibility on campus. We encourage employers to host the events on our campus. If that is not possible, we can market a virtual event, though you can expect significantly lower attendance.
Presentation Request Process:
- Create your profile in CareerHub
- Once your profile is approved, submit a Host an Event request in CareerHub
- Members of the CMC will reach out to confirm or adjust your date request based on industry or academic conflicts.
- If the applicable student club agrees to co-host your event with the CMC, your event will be approved. If the student club does not agree to co-host your event, please work with your recruiting relationship manager to find an alternate solution.
Once your event is approved, the CMC will assist with classroom reservations, catering, and AV/Media requests. The CMC will connect you with the host club to discuss content and marketing.
- Afternoon events run from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Evening events run from 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
- There is more flexibility on Wednesday afternoons when MBA1s do not have class.
Coffee Chats
Employers can choose from two types of Coffee Chats: CMC-Managed or Employer-Managed.
- The CMC-Managed Chats use the CareerHub platform for student sign-ups and scheduling. The employer can view this schedule in CareerHub if they are the event owner.
- The Employer-Managed Chats use an external sign-up link provided by the employer. The employer manages all communication and scheduling with the students.
Coffee Chat locations can occur in breakout rooms or at the GSB Coupa Cafe tables.
Coffee Chat Request Process:
- Create your profile in CareerHub
- Once your profile is approved, submit a Host an Event request in CareerHub. Select Employer-Managed or CMC-Managed.
- Members of the CMC will reach out to confirm or adjust your date request based on industry or academic conflicts.
Coffee Chats have fewer restrictions and can run for multiple hours throughout the day.
Student club approval is not required.
Company Networking Events
We host several networking events each year and market them to students. Each event has unique requirements, so be sure to check with your recruiting relationship manager before registering to Attend a Career Fair.
These events facilitate introductory conversations between multiple organizations and large numbers of students.
Event Logistics
