Recruiting on Campus

On-campus interviews: Pre-select student candidates for a day or more of on-campus or virtual interviewing.

On-campus information sessions and tables: Provide students with details about your organization and the positions you seek to fill. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance to schedule an event.

Schedule an Event

• To request an on-campus event, please login to Handshake. 
• All organizations that engage with our students agree to adhere to Middlebury’s Recruiting Policies.  
• For further questions, please email us at recruiting@middlebury.edu.

2024-2025 Recruiting Calendar 

Plan your campus recruitment efforts with our key academic dates. Below, you’ll find term start dates, recesses, major campus events, and religious holidays that will impact your scheduling.  

Term Start Dates

• Fall Term: September 9, 2024
• Winter Term: January 6, 2025
• Spring Term: February 10, 2025

Fall 2024 Blackout Dates 

• September 9: Fall Term Classes Begin
• September 19-21: Clifford Symposium
• September 27-29: Fall Family Weekend
• October 2-4: Rosh Hashanah
• October 11: Midterm Recess
• October 11: Yom Kippur begins in the evening
• October 12: Yom Kippur
• October 18-20: Homecoming
• November 22-December 1: Thanksgiving Recess
• December 9: Fall Term Classes End
• December 11-16: Final Exam Period
• December 16-January 5: Winter Recess

Winter 2025 Blackout Dates

• January 6: Winter Term Classes Begin
• January 20: Martin Luther King Day
• January 31: Winter Term Classes End
• February 1-9: February Recess 

Spring 2025 Blackout Dates

• February 10: Spring Term Classes Begin
• February 14-15: Winter Carnival
• March 14-23: Spring Term Recess
• April 11: Spring Student Symposium
• May 12: Spring Term Classes End
• May 15-20: Final Exam Period 

By keeping these dates in mind, you can maximize your recruitment efforts while respecting our campus community’s schedule.

Tips For Structuring Your Information Session

• Remember your audience consists of students, not clients. Avoid use of industry jargon; speak in layman’s terms that all students can easily understand.
• Keep your formal presentation relatively brief, no longer than 30 minutes. Allow students at least 15 minutes to ask questions.
• Middlebury students like to hear from representatives with whom they can identify. If possible, have Middlebury alumni participate in your presentations. Include representatives from diverse backgrounds. Make your presentation collaborative and inclusive.
• Describe a typical day/week on the job. Be specific about how time is spent.
  • How long is a typical day/week? (e.g. 50-hour or 80-hour week)
  • What percentage of time is spent working in a team environment versus independently?
  • How many days per week are spent traveling/in the field?
• Describe specific tasks performed on the job that illustrate the skills/qualifications you are seeking in a candidate. How much autonomy/responsibility will a graduate have in their first year.
• Describe your training and orientation program. How long will a student spend in training?
• Describe the culture of your organization. Do staff tend to socialize together after hours? Are there regular staff or community events (e.g. do staff donate time/other resources for community/non-profit work)?
• What are typical career paths inside and outside your organization (including timing) for new hires? What percentage of your new hires move on after two years to attend business/other graduate schools?
• Describe what students should expect in an interview with your organization. Describe what the next steps might entail.
• Provide a list of Middlebury alumni in your organization who are willing to answer questions. Include each of their email addresses, year of graduation, major and current title/responsibilities.
• Provide a list of online resources and print publications that will enable students to learn more about your industry and any relevant terminology

Reminder: All information sessions should not exceed one hour in length in respect of student’s academic schedules.