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Recognition of employers who participated in Wharton’s school-sponsored initiatives in 2009






Recruiting at Wharton


As you begin to plan your recruiting strategy, please contact the Recruiting Relationship Manager assigned to your industry. The following pages highlight a variety of resources to help your company develop a strategy and link to talent for full-time, internship, and advanced level positions. More details can be found on our website at http://employer.wharton.upenn.edu.

Second-Year Networking Expos
Second-Year Networking Expos are open forums that provide employers with maximum early-timed exposure to second-year students. Because second-year students have had ample time to conduct industry research and are consequently more targeted in their job searches, the format of the Networking Expos focuses on direct student-employer interaction rather than broad informational presentations. Companies targeting second-year students may participate in either a Networking Expo or a Combined First- and Second-Year Employer Information Session.

Structure
Networking Expos are held in a large reception area on campus. Students can move freely from one company to another, and employers can meet with more students than a single-company presentation would typically allow.

Second-Year Networking Expo Dates & Times
There are four Second-Year Networking Expos scheduled in the fall.

  • Monday, September 21, 2009 (5:30 – 7:30 pm EDT)
  • Tuesday, September 22, 2009 (5:30 – 7:30 pm EDT)
  • Friday, September 25, 2009 (10:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT)


    • To obtain further information or discuss your company’s involvement in one of the Networking Expos, contact your Recruiting Relationship Manager.

    Employer Information Sessions (Back to Top)

    An Employer Information Session (EIS) is an educational presentation that allows companies to share information about possible career paths for MBAs at their organization

    Planning Your Event
    On- and off-campus EISs and other on- and off-campus recruiting events may be scheduled Monday through Thursday in the afternoon or evening. Your Recruiting 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 MBA Recruiting Calendar.

    EIS Dates / Times
  • October 29, 2009 – December 10, 2009
  • January 13, 2010 – April 27, 2010


    • Locations
    On-Campus–You may reserve a classroom on campus as a convenient location for your EIS. There is no charge for using classroom space in Huntsman Hall; however, companies are not permitted to provide food or beverages in the classrooms.

    Off-Campus–You may choose to hold your presentation/reception at a local hotel. To do so, you must contact that venue directly to reserve a date and time, as well as arrange catering and AV equipment needs.We ask that you keep our office informed of your arrangements along with any subsequent changes to these arrangements. For information on off-campus venues, please see our Hotel and Restaurant list.

    Technology
    All classrooms in Huntsman Hall are equipped with AV technology, which is available to you at no cost. If you are holding your presentation at an off-campus location, you must contact that venue directly to obtain information on the use of AV equipment.

    Advertising
    There are a number of ways to advertise your company’s presence on campus.
  • Our office will post a presentation description, as provided by the company, to the online student calendar, SPIKE.
  • The Wharton Journal, the official student run newspaper of the Wharton MBA program, is published weekly. Companies may advertise in The Wharton Journal by contacting the advertising manager at Journal_Manager@wharton.upenn.edu. Publication timing and advertising rates are available in this PDF for your reference.
  • Purchasing a Student Mailbox Drop allows you to reach every student in the class by having a flyer placed in their mailfolder. Please contact the Wharton Graduate Association (WGA) for more details on this option once your EIS is confirmed (visit http://wga.wharton.upenn.edu and click on "WGA Store").


    • Employer Presentation Materials
    If your company is holding an EIS off campus, please contact that venue directly for shipping details. If your company is holding an EIS in Huntsman Hall, please contact Corporate Advertising Services at 267.290.7526 or corpadservices@wharton.upenn.edu for shipping and rate information. For a fee, Corporate Advertising Services will store and deliver your presentation materials to the event location. Please note that presentation materials must arrive at least three days prior to your EIS or an express charge will be added on to your order.

    Additional Ways to Network with Students (Back to Top)

    The Wharton School is a major source of diverse business talent for both small and large organizations worldwide. Our students provide global perspective, technical skills, and innovative leadership to the companies for which they work. There are many ways to interact with students as part of your overall recruiting strategy. Partnering with student clubs, participating in Wharton MBA Conferences, and involving your company in a Career Trek can further expose your organization to Wharton talent and create a stronger relationship with the Wharton School.

    Partnering with Student Clubs

    The Wharton Graduate Association (WGA) is the graduate student government organization. Under the WGA umbrella, more than 100 professional, community service, international/cultural, and social/special interest clubs are organized and run by students. Professional clubs connect students who share similar interests and career goals and link those students with alumni and professionals in the relevant fields. Some examples of professional clubs include Consulting, Investment Management, Energy, Marketing and Sports Business. Prior to the start of the academic year, each club is encouraged to set an agenda of events for the education of its members. Social, international, and cultural organizations like the Wharton Hispanic- American MBA Association, Out for Business (the gay and lesbian student association), and the Wharton African Students Association nurture an appreciation for diverse groups, while providing support for students who share similar backgrounds. The WGA is also comprised of student organizations that are based on geographic preferences such as the Asia, Europa, Philly, and West Coast Clubs. Clubs find employer participation a key component to the success of their events. For further details on the various clubs and information regarding the WGA, or to contact club leaders, please visit the WGA website at http://wga.wharton.upenn.edu.

    Wharton Conferences (Back to Top)

    Each year, Wharton students plan conferences that attract influential international executives from both the public and private sectors and help to make Wharton a vibrant international hub for the exchange of business knowledge. Conferences attract more than 5,000 executives, scholars, policy makers, MBA students, and alumni each year. These signature events provide a forum to explore ideas, trends, and challenges related to business, government, and policy. Most conferences are held in Philadelphia between October and March.

    Annual conferences include:
    Consulting Conference
    Energy Conference
    Entrepreneurship Conference
    Finance Conference
    Global Business Forums:
    African Business Forum
    Asia Business Conference
    Wharton India Economic Forum
     Health Care Business Conference
    Investment Management Conference
    Marketing Conference
    Media & Entertainment Conference
    Private Equity and Venture Capital Conference
    Restructuring Conference
    Social Impact Management Conference (SIM)
    Technology Conference
    Wharton Women in Business Conference
    Whitney M. Young, Jr. Conference (sponsored by The Wharton African-American Students Association)

    For more information on any of these conferences, please contact the MBA Program Office at 215.898.7604 or mbaprogram@wharton.upenn.edu.

    Career Treks (Back to Top)

    Career Treks are student-managed visits to companies in various U.S. and international cities for the purposes of education and networking across all industries. The goal of Career Treks is to provide students access to companies or divisions that may not recruit on campus, build industry knowledge and foster a stronger job search network. This program also allows companies the opportunity to access Wharton talent and build a stronger relationship with the Wharton School.

    Company selection is based on student committee interest and includes sectors such as Health Care, Media & Entertainment, Private Equity, Real Estate, Energy, and Technology

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