Recruiting at Brandeis

Industry Recruiting Timelines and Planned Hiring

Every industry has its own timeline for hiring and method for recruiting.

Employers who know the number of hires they will need to fill openings use “planned hiring” this can start six to eighteen months prior to a position starting. This only applies to certain types of employers, those that often bring in a “class” of new hires each year. These employers frequently recruit students and recent alumni directly from Brandeis by participating in campus recruiting.

Campus recruiting is most typical in industries like consulting and finance. Highly sought-after areas such as healthcare, media, entertainment and some technical roles may not participate in campus recruiting because they don’t need to spend resources searching for applications.

Unplanned or “as needed hiring”, is when employers have immediate openings with the goal to fill them within one to three months of posting. When employers are seeking to fill these roles, they most frequently post their positions on job search sites such as Handshake to access a large pool of candidates.

“Know your timetable when applying to jobs. The roles I was looking to apply for were advertised in the fall semester, so I was more prepared. My friends that had interests in other industries were not aware of their recruiting cycles and ended up burning out doing job searches before the appropriate time.”

-Aaron G. ’19, business and computer science major

Learn more about Industry Recruiting Timelines

Campus Recruiting

Employers who work with Brandeis to connect with students typically recruit on an earlier timeline, and seek to hire students for internships over sophomore or junior summer and for full-time employment post-graduation. Employers use a variety of programs to meet with students and identify and cultivate talent. They regularly schedule information sessions, workshops, case competitions, treks, or attend career fairs.

Campus recruiting is one only method for internship and job search and many types of organizations do not hire through formal campus recruiting. Approach all events with employers an opportunity to engage, learn and connect with professionals. Learn more about how Brandeis students find opportunities. [create anchor] Most Brandeis students find jobs from networking and online search tools.

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Organizations Recruiting at Brandeis

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Accommodations

The Hiatt Career Center welcomes and includes all students in events, programs and services. Hiatt is committed to providing opportunities to any student, alumni, employer, or partner without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, or disabilities including physical, sensory, psychological, medical or learning, or any other category protected by law.

If you anticipate needing accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Hiatt Career Center at 781-736-3618 in advance of the program or visit. If you have questions about documenting a disability or requesting accommodations, please contact Student Accessibility Support at 781-736-3470 or access@brandeis.edu.

Recruiting Polices

Hiatt is committed and open to all types of companies and does not censor access to legitimately operating companies. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusivity in all hiring and employment practices and building a space for students, alumni, employers, colleagues, parents, and families that is welcoming and free from bias and discrimination.

Learn more about Fraudulent Job Postings, Third-Party Employers, Home-Based Employment, Contract Employment, and Multi-Level Marketing Employers.

If you are suspicious of a posting or email, end all communication with the employer and contact the Hiatt Career Center.