Engage and Recruit Talent
Partner with our recruiting strategists to better understand the student mindset and hiring trends as well as best practices for positioning your organization to our students. We will help you determine which opportunities best fit your business goals.
Ways to engage with talent
Discover flexible ways to grow your employer brand and connect with Gies students — on campus, online, and beyond.
Top Pick: Employer Showcase
Engage students in casual and more intentional conversations in the Lincoln International Atrium. Discuss their future and guide them as they prepare for business fairs and job interviews.
Top Pick: Job Fairs
Meet thousands of talented students from Gies and across the university to match your hiring needs. Participate in-person or virtually at the biggest recruiting events on campus each fall and spring semester.
Coffee Chats
During non-peak recruiting season, you can reserve an interview room for a Coffee Chat with Gies students in a more personal and conversational format.
Internships
Hire students for summer or winter internships. Internships are a valuable professional experience, while opening the door for you to make early full-time employment offers.
On-Campus Interviews
We provide in-person interview rooms on a first-come-first-serve basis throughout the academic year. The highest demand for rooms is during the months of September, October, February, and March. Virtual interviews may be scheduled during the school year.
Handshake Platform
Register for the career fair, share your company events, post jobs, and search résumés through Handshake. Handshake is the campus recruitment management system used throughout the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Ways to build your brand with our students
Even the most successful organizations need to remind future talent why they’re a great place to grow a career. Partner with Gies Business to strengthen your employer brand and connect with students who are ready to make an impact.
Collaborate on social media
Showcase your culture and career opportunities. Co-create posts or campaigns that reach motivated Gies students and highlight your organization’s purpose and values.
Activate your alumni network
Encourage Gies alumni at your company to share their experiences and mentor students. Alumni can support résumé reviews, career panels, and mock interviews that help students prepare for what’s next.
Career Discovery Program
The Career Discovery Program connects motivated Gies Business students with leading employers for an immersive one-day job shadowing experience during winter break. This program offers your organization an easy, high-impact way to showcase your workplace, engage emerging talent, and strengthen your brand among future business professionals.
Lead an information session or workshop
Engage students through virtual or in-person sessions that showcase your organization and build professional skills. These events help you connect directly with candidates who fit your hiring needs.
Collaborate on real business projects
Work with a team of talented Gies students on a consulting or analytics project. You’ll gain fresh perspectives and identify future hires while students gain hands-on experience with your organization.
Meet our students
Our curricular and co-curricular experiences provide a pathway for students to develop the skills needed to be competitive in the market and thrive in their careers. Stand out by creating a Gies Business recruitment strategy that enhances your reputation with new and experienced hires.
Gies undergraduates bring curiosity, professionalism, and results. With an innovative curriculum across business disciplines and a 96% successful outcomes rate, they’re prepared to contribute from day one.
More than 800 students pursue one of our six STEM-designated master’s programs. With deep expertise and analytical skills, they’re ready to solve complex challenges in your organization.
We have master's programs in:
More than 5,500 working professionals across 115+ countries are advancing their careers through our iMBA, iMSA, and iMSM programs. These learners bring an average of 10 years of experience and immediately apply what they learn to their work.
Resources for Corporate Partners
Stay connected
Our Employer Bulletin keeps you informed about upcoming fairs, networking events, and engagement opportunities.