Second-Year Networking Expo
SAVE THE DATE! The 2024 Second-Year Networking Expo will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Wharton. More details and registration will be available shortly.
Networking Expos are an effective opportunity to engage in informal, one-on-one conversations with Wharton MBA students from a wide variety of academic concentrations, work backgrounds, and areas of professional interest.
The Networking Expo is an evening session focused on direct student-employer interaction rather than broad informational presentations. The on-campus Expo is the best way to engage with Second-Year students recruiting for full-time positions.
Employer Information Sessions
An Employer Information Session (EIS) is an educational presentation that allows organizations to communicate their brand and mission, share information about career paths for MBAs, and network with students. EISs typically consist of both a formal presentation and time for Q&A. To keep the session dynamic and productive:
- Limit the formal presentation to 20-25 minutes; reserve the remaining time for Q&A
- Focus on explaining who you are and what you’re looking for in MBA candidates
- Be specific about the types of MBA roles available at your organization for full time and/or internship positions
- Clearly communicate your organization’s interest in hiring MBAs
- Include managers, Wharton graduates, or others who can best represent and explain your company to students
Request an EIS
EISs may be scheduled Monday through Thursday in the afternoon or evening. Many companies augment their EIS with Coffee Chats to meet students in a more informal, one-on-one setting.
You may submit a request for an EIS in CareerPath, and your Relationship Manager will work with you to find a suitable day and time. For a full list of dates and blackout periods, please refer to the Recruiter’s Guide.
A few sample formats are listed below to help both students and employers get the most out of their sessions:
Example 1:
- 10 minutes: Formal presentation on brand and mission and information on roles for MBAs
- 20 minutes: Moderated panel with Wharton alumni on their career path, projects/work,
- 15 minutes: Breakout sessions by function, practice area, region (or random) for open Q&A
Example 2:
- 10 minutes: Formal presentation on brand and mission and information on roles for MBAs
- 15-20 minutes: Breakout #1 by function, practice area, region, or random for open Q&A
- 15-20 minutes: Breakout #2
Example 3:
- Presentation or video on company history, culture/mission and hiring plans sent ahead of time
- 20-30 minutes: Moderated panel with Wharton alumni on their career path, projects/work
- 20-30 minutes: Open Q&A
Example 4:
- 45 minute casual presentation with Q&A peppered in