SPECIAL EDITION NEWSLETTER:
Updated Policies, Virtual Career Fair, and Consulting Spotlight
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This email contains a lot of important details about virtual recruiting and special events this September. Please take your time reading it.
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IN THIS EMAIL
- 2020-2021 Recruiting Policies
- Virtual Career Fairs [HANDSHAKE WEBINAR ON TUESDAY!]
- Consulting Spotlight [HAPPENING THIS WEDNESDAY!]
- Other resources
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2020-2021 Recruiting Policies |
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There are adjustments made to account for COVID-19 and the virtual nature of recruiting this fall, so be sure to read them and know the dates and deadlines.
We're here to help if you need guidance on how to ask for more time if your offers don't align with the dates in the policies, or if you have questions about any other policies.
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Dates to Know
Here are key dates to know for 2020-2021 recruiting:
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Fall full-time and internship offer deadline: 11/2/2020
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Employers must allow until November 2nd, with some nuanced exceptions. This includes return offers, too.
- Any offer, full-time or internship, made after December 30th will follow Spring 2021 recruitment deadlines.
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Spring recruiting period: If on-campus events are allowed to happen, on campus recruiting will begin on 2/1/2021
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Spring internship offer deadline: 3/12/2021
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Employers who offer full-time or internship positions must allow until March 12th or 3 weeks (whichever is later).
Student Policies
We are here to help students navigate the ins and outs of the recruiting season; we also have professional standards for students to uphold, especially when limited resources are involved. More details on consequences of violating student policies can be found in our full student recruiting policies document.
Here are some key points to be aware of and common pitfalls to avoid:
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Students scheduled for any interview (including virtual) must give 48 hours’ notice to cancel an interview and must contact both CareerLAB and the employer. Any student who fails to provide advance notice or who does not show up for an interview will be suspended from Handshake and various recruiting programs for 6 months.
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Students scheduled for virtual 1:1s (including those in career fairs), coffee chats, or any other event that has limited availability to all students, must cancel with 12-24 hours' notice. Students who take a slot are expected to show up at the designated meeting time, and we recommend that students review their calendars and check their technology at least 12-24 hours in advance and cancel any appointments that they cannot attend.There are consequences outlined if you violate this policy. Remember, no-shows not only hurt you,it also takes away the opportunity for another Brown student.
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Once an employment offer has been accepted (whether written or verbal), students must withdraw all outstanding applications and cancel any scheduled interviews. Any student who reneges on the acceptance of an offer (with limited exceptions) will have their privileges to access services at CareerLAB suspended.
You can find our full student recruiting policies here.
Employer Policies
Students should also be aware of the policies that employers must abide by. Students may report any violation of these policies to CareerLAB by contacting the Employer Relations team.
Here are some key points to be aware of:
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All interviews must be conducted virtually. There should be no travel required for Fall 2020 recruiting.
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Employers who offer full-time or internship positions must allow students to have until November 2nd to make offer decisions under typical deadlines (i.e. Summer 2021 start). Otherwise, they must offer at least 30 days for the decision to be made.
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Exploding offers are strictly prohibited. CareerLAB defines an exploding offer as any offer that has special incentives attached, such as diminishing bonuses or location or job preferences, for purposes of inducing early acceptance.
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Employers may not renege on an employment offer without just cause, as all employment offers should be made in good faith and students should not feel the position is in jeopardy if they ask for more time or other considerations.
You can find our full employer recruiting policies here. |
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Virtual Handshake Career Fairs |
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This fall, we will be hosting our career fairs virtually on Handshake. These fairs will look a bit different from what you are used to and you will want to plan ahead.
Remember: Everyone (including employers and us at CareerLAB) is still getting used to these new platforms, so check in regularly to fairs as things will continually change and develop.
Handshake is also hosting a student training webinar at 5PM Eastern on Tuesday, September 15- more info here. A recording will also be made available for those who are unable to attend.
NOTE: In addition to the traditional multi-industry BIG Fall Career Fair on September 30th, we will also be hosting fairs in October and November to increase access and accommodate more students' and employers' schedules.
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Career Fair Schedule
BIG Fall Career Fair
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Time: 11:00AM - 3:00PM ET
October General Career Fair
Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Time: 11:00AM - 3:00PM ET
November General Career Fair
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2020
Time: 12:00PM - 4:00PM ET
Virtual Career Fair Format
The virtual career fairs will consist of two types of events that students can register for up to one minute before the event's scheduled start time: group sessions and 1:1 sessions. After registering for the career fair, students can browse the employers in attendance and look at the events they are offering. By registering for employer events that they are interested in, students can create their own personal career fair schedules and can plan their days accordingly- no more uncertainty from waiting in line!
Group Sessions
Each firm will be able to schedule as many group sessions as will fit during the career fair's hours. These sessions are 30 minutes long and allow firm representatives to present to and engage with student attendees. If hosted on Handshake's video platform, group sessions are capped at 50 participants; however, some firms may choose to hold their sessions on an external platform, such as Zoom or Webex, in which case the session will link to the external meeting, and caps will be determined by the external platform's limitations.
Employers may choose to use their group sessions in different ways- they may have company presentations, position-specific presentations, or even informal Q&A sessions.
During group sessions, students will be automatically muted but can turn their videos on and off; the firm representatives will be able to see any student's video that is on, but students will not be able to see each other, only the firm representatives. Students will be able to raise their hand to request to speak, and if they are granted this permission by the firm representatives, they will be able to unmute themselves to ask questions and engage with the employers.
Students can attend unlimited employer sessions, including multiple sessions held by the same employer.
1:1 Sessions
Students can also interact with employers via 1:1 sessions. These are 10 minute individual meetings between one student and one firm representative, held exclusively through Handshake's video conferencing platform. Like for group sessions, students can sign up for 1:1 sessions in advance, up to one minute before the session begins.
Students can sign up for unlimited 1:1 sessions; however, they can only sign up for one session per employer. Please note that CareerLAB will receive a report of no-shows after the fair, and we urge students to be respectful of employers' time by committing to attending the individual sessions that they sign up for.
Action Items for Students
There are a couple of steps you should take to prepare for attending virtual career fairs this semester:
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Ensure you have access to a system compatible with Handshake's platforms. Career fair events will primarily be held using Handshake's video conferencing platform, which is provided by Twilio. Students will be able to participate through compatible browsers or through the Handshake mobile app- more on student technical requirements here.
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Register for fair(s) you want to attend. You can find fairs listed on the Events page on Handshake, and then you can filter your results to only include career fairs by clicking on "Career fairs". After finding a fair you want to attend, click on it and hit "Register" on the fair page.
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Fill out your Handshake profile. Your profile must be visible to employers in order to attend group and 1:1 sessions. We recommend checking out Handshake's article on Driving Profile Completion to learn best practices about what to include in your profile. Don't forget to upload a resume!
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Browse through employer schedules and register for events that interest you. Go to the "Available Sessions" page on the fair's event page on Handshake and you'll be able to browse open sessions by employer and register for any that you are interested. Remember that you're allowed to sign up for as many sessions as will fit in your schedule- but you're limited to one 1:1 session per employer. We recommend that you check back frequently to register for sessions, as employers are able to update their schedules up to two hours before the fair begins. You'll be able to register for a sessions up to one minute before the session begins, space permitting. More info can be found here.
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Attend the fair! To join sessions on the day of the fair, navigate to the fair on Handshake and click on the "Your Sessions" tab. Beginning five minutes before the start of the session, you'll be able to click "Launch Video" to join. Please be punctual; even though these events are virtual, they are just as important as if they were in person, and we expect to respect your peers' and the employers' time.
More resources for navigating virtual career fairs on Handshake can be found at the bottom of this newsletter.
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We will be holding our flagship Consulting Spotlight event this year on Wednesday, September 16. To accommodate differences in participants' schedules, this year we will be hosting two separate Consulting Spotlight events with different groups of employers. Students may register for either or both fairs. |
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Consulting Spotlight is an annual event targeting juniors, seniors, and graduate students interested in exploring consulting. Traditionally, it uses a speed-dating format where firm representatives rotate around tables of students, giving a quick 5-10 minute pitch and answering any student questions in a casual environment.
This year, we will be hosting the event on Zoom using breakout rooms, and we are aiming to keep the small-ish group environment and speed-dating format. You can find more information on the event details and employers in attendance below.
Please note that you must RSVP for the event in order to attend. Due to the use of breakout rooms, these events will not be recorded but please be aware that most organizations will offer additional engagement opportunities (check Events in Handshake)
Event Details
Consulting Spotlight: Round One
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Time: 11:00PM - 12:00PM ET
Employers: Acsel Health, Axiom Healthcare, Cartesian, Cornerstone Research, and Deloitte
Consulting Spotlight: Round Two
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Time: 6:00PM - 7:00PM ET
Employers: Altman Solon, Arthur D. Little (ADL), Bain & Co., Capital One, CBPartners, CMA Strategy Consulting, NERA Economic Consulting, and Trinity
Employer Bios
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Round 1 Employers
Acsel Health
Healthcare Consulting // Full-time
At Acsel Health, a boutique healthcare consulting firm, we are devoted to empowering our clients to shape successful development and commercialization programs, connect great products and technologies to patients, and build long lasting companies. The firm is led by seasoned consulting veterans and serves top 20 biopharmaceutical companies as well as a host of emerging ventures. Our team is diverse, dynamic and down-to-earth. We make the consulting model sustainable, without compromising on professional growth and advancement.
Axiom Healthcare
Healthcare Consulting // Internship and Full-time
Axiom Life Science is a "hyper-boutique" consulting firm focused on serving the needs of clients in the oncology space. As a small, highly specialized firm, we work hand-in-hand with our clients to challenge their pre-conceived axioms (ideas), minimize strategic blind spots, and support informed decision-making. Our firm was founded in 2016 by an industry veteran with two decades of operating experience.
Cartesian
Tech, Media, and Telecom Consulting // Internship and Full-time
Cartesian is a leading management consulting firm providing strategy advice, operational assistance and managed solutions to global leaders in the communications, digital media, and technology industries. We are focused on the unique challenges of our industry, with a twenty-year track record of delivering actionable, strategic advice.
Cornerstone Research
Economic Consulting // Internship and Full-time
Cornerstone Research is a consulting firm specializing in the analysis of complex financial, economic, accounting, and marketing issues. Our consultants employ innovative problem solving approaches and achieve unparalleled analytic depth. Our uniquely collegial and supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work.
Deloitte
Government & Public Services Consulting // Internship and Full-time
Whether it's cybersecurity or sustainability, financial reform or health care transformation, the issues facing federal agencies are more challenging and interconnected than ever. Carrying out your mission will require fresh thinking, a creative approach, and new collaborations across the public and private sectors.
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Round 2 Employers
Altman Solon (formerly Altman Vilandrie)
Tech, Media, and Telecom Consulting // Internship and Full-time
Altman Solon is a boutique strategy consulting group that focuses exclusively on the telecommunications, media and related technology and investor sectors. From our industry focus to our office culture, we believe we have developed a unique environment that enables employees to thrive while delivering superior, high-impact work to clients.
Arthur D. Little (ADL)
Management Consulting // Internship and Full-time
Arthur D. Little has been at the forefront of innovation since 1886. We are an acknowledged thought leader in linking strategy, innovation and transformation in technology-intensive and converging industries. We navigate our clients through changing business ecosystems to uncover new growth opportunities. We enable our clients to build innovation capabilities and transform their organizations. Arthur D. Little is present in the most important business centers around the world. We are proud to serve most of the Fortune 1000 companies, in addition to other leading firms and public sector organizations.
Bain & Company
Management Consulting // Internship and Full-time
Bain & Company is the management consulting firm the world's business leaders come to when they want enduring results. Together, we find value across boundaries, develop insights to act on, and energize teams to sustain success. We're passionate about always doing the right thing for our clients, our people and our communities, even if it isn't easy.
Capital One Strategy
Corporate Strategy (Internal Consulting) // Internship and Full-time
The Strategy Group is a small team of internal consultants who work on Capital One's most strategically important decisions. The Strategy Group reports directly to the CEO and functions as an internal consultancy, collaborating with company leadership to solve the industry's toughest challenges and develop delightful experiences for our millions of customers.
CBPartners
Healthcare Consulting // Internship and Full-time
CBPartners is a global consultancy committed to providing unparalleled strategic support to pharmaceutical companies, biopharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, and government health authorities. The firm has four practice areas: Value, Access & Pricing; Portfolio Optimisation; Commercial Planning; Government Policy Advisory.
CMA Strategy Partners
Tech, Media, and Telecom Consulting // Full-time
CMA Strategy Consulting is a Boston-based, boutique management consulting firm focused exclusively on the telecommunications, media, and related technology industries. We work with a variety of clients, including telecom carriers, media companies, government agencies, and institutional investors.
NERA Economic Consulting
Economic Consulting // Internship and Full-time
NERA Economic Consulting is a global firm of experts dedicated to applying economic, finance, and quantitative principles to complex business and legal challenges. For over half a century, NERA's economists have been creating strategies, studies, reports, expert testimony, and policy recommendations for government authorities and the world's leading law firms and corporations. We bring academic rigor, objectivity, and real world industry experience to bear on issues arising from competition, regulation, public policy, strategy, finance, and litigation.
Trinity
Life Sciences Consulting // Full-time
TRINITY is a trusted strategic partner, providing evidence-based solutions for the life sciences. With over 20 years of experience, we are committed to solving our clients' most challenging problems through exceptional levels of service, powerful tools, and data-driven insights.
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Handshake Virtual Career Fair Resources
These are guides published by Handshake to help students navigate their virtual fairs.
Consulting Resources
Some information that may be useful in understanding the industry. This information has been previously shared in our weekly newsletters.
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Employer Relations is here to help!
Phone: (401) 863 - 3326
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